FAQ
Find answers to common questions about PCS, our services, project professionals and how we work.
1. What does PCS provide?
PCS provides experienced project management and project support professionals to help organisations address capability gaps, resource pressure and changing project demands.
2. What types of project professionals can PCS provide?
We provide project leadership, project support and delivery resources across a range of project and programme environments, depending on the specific requirements of the organisation.
3. How quickly can PCS provide project resource?
Our 72-hour deployment benchmark is designed to help organisations get suitable project capability in place quickly. Actual deployment times depend on the requirement, resource availability and onboarding requirements.
4. Are PCS professionals pre-vetted?
Yes. PCS works with pre-vetted project professionals, allowing us to assess relevant experience and capability against the requirements of each engagement.
5. Can PCS support short-term project requirements?
Yes. PCS can provide flexible and interim project capability for defined project phases, temporary vacancies, increased workloads and other situations where permanent recruitment may not be appropriate.
6. Can PCS provide project leadership as well as project support?
Yes. PCS provides both experienced project and programme leadership and project support professionals, allowing organisations to access different levels of capability depending on their needs.
7. Which industries does PCS work with?
PCS supports organisations across project-led industries, including financial services, technology, construction and engineering, energy and utilities, healthcare, professional services, manufacturing and the public sector.
8. How does PCS match professionals to a project?
We first understand the organisation's project, objectives and capability requirements. We then identify professionals whose experience, skills and availability align with the specific requirement.
9. Does PCS replace our existing project team?
Not necessarily. PCS can provide additional capability alongside an existing team, strengthen areas where capacity is limited or provide interim leadership where a specific gap needs to be addressed.
10. How do I request project capability from PCS?
Simply contact PCS and tell us about the project, the capability you need and when you need support. We will discuss the requirement and determine the appropriate project resource for your situation.