Overview of the project

The client’s digital transformation for its Major Capital Projects in 2019 marked a strategic shift towards integrating and modernizing their project management systems. This initiative was driven by the need to replace outdated, disparate applications with a unified platform, enhancing efficiency across their diverse global operations. 

The project encompassed various facets of project management, from planning and execution to completion, tailored to meet the unique challenges of the client’s extensive portfolio, which includes deepwater exploration, renewable energy projects, and carbon capture technologies. A key aspect of this transformation was aligning the new system with the client’s environmental goals, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and advancing sustainable energy practices.

Navigating the challenges

Transitioning to integrated systems

Migrating from multiple, siloed systems to a unified platform posed significant challenges in terms of data integration, process alignment, and workflow optimization.

Ensuring user adoption and continuity

The shift to a new system required careful change management to ensure user adoption while maintaining continuity in project delivery.

Omega 365’s role in the project

Omega 365’s engagement with the leading energy company’s digital transformation began in 2017 with the initial implementation of the Pims Completions Management software. This phase was foundational, setting the stage for the more extensive integration of the client’s project management systems.

“The client was looking to improve the management of project performance, predictability, and shareholder value. At the time, Omega 365 USA was already the incumbent supplier of the completions management software, Pims CMS, to the client,” says account manager Bryan Wazbinski. 

In 2020, the collaboration deepened when Omega 365 was tasked with rolling out the Omega Pims Software Suite for the client’s Global Capital Projects Function. This deployment represented a significant shift from the client’s existing systems to a more contemporary, integrated solution. 

“Omega 365’s role was to provide a software suite that was not only tailored to the leading energy company’s complex needs but also user-friendly and approachable,” says Wazbinski. 

A key focus for Omega 365 was managing the transition effectively. Introducing a new system across the client’s diverse organizational structure necessitated thoughtful planning. Omega 365 supported this process through targeted training and ongoing assistance, aiding staff adaptation and ensuring continuity in project workflows

“Effectively implementing change from multiple existing tools to an off-the-shelf solution was no easy task. However, thanks to the dedicated work of the client and Omega teams, along with the ease of use of the Omega solution, the first few deployments were extremely successful. The new challenge quickly became managing the momentum and demand for the new Pims tool from various projects,” says Wazbinski. 

During this phase, Omega 365’s approach was characterized by flexibility. The software was designed to adapt to the specific demands of different projects, maintaining a consistent management approach while accommodating the unique requirements of each initiative. 

“Omega 365 functioned not just as a software provider but as a strategic ally in the client’s transition to a more integrated and modern project management system,” says Wazbinski. 

In June 2024, the deployment of the Pims Software Suite involved the incorporation of 83 projects across 16 global business units, engaging over 3,819 active users and more than 8,800 total users, with numbers continuing to grow.

Sustainability in Omega 365

The implementation of Omega 365’s solutions within the client’s Capital Projects Function aligned closely with both companies’ commitments to sustainability. Omega 365’s software suite is designed to optimize resource use in the client’s project management processes. By streamlining workflows and improving data accuracy, the system reduced unnecessary expenditures of time and resources. This efficiency translated into reduced environmental footprints for projects, aligning with the client’s commitment to eco-friendly operations

Economic aspects of the project

The economic impact of the project was multifaceted, reflecting the broad scale of implementation across the client’s operations. By consolidating various systems into a single, integrated platform, the client aimed to reduce inefficiencies and operational costs across its then US$50 billion project portfolio, enhancing budget management and overall financial performance. 

The impact of this initiative was projected to be substantial. The transition, which in June 2024 encompasses 288 deployments, was anticipated to improve efficiency and data management, thereby enhancing decision-making and project execution. This would lead to increased profitability for the client’s major capital projects, a critical factor given the company’s strategic aim to grow its traditional oil and gas business while lowering carbon intensity and developing new lower carbon businesses.