A Proven Project Methodology for Sustainable Maximo Success

By MRM-EAM | August 14, 2025

A Proven Project Methodology for Sustainable Success

In today’s fast-paced digital world, delivering successful projects isn’t just about having a good idea, it’s about how you bring that idea to life. Whether you’re launching a new asset management system, implementing enterprise software, or developing a mobile application, the path from concept to completion requires a clear and repeatable methodology. 

At MRM-EAM, we follow a six-phase project methodology that helps clients realize tangible outcomes while minimizing risks and maximizing value. Here’s a closer look at our approach: 

Discover 

The foundation of every great project is understanding. This phase is all about gathering insights about your goals, your current processes, your pain points, and your users. Through stakeholder interviews, site visits, workshops, and document analysis, we uncover the functional and technical requirements that will guide the rest of the project. 

Highlights:  

  • Onboard project team 
  • Stakeholder meetings and alignment  
  • Business requirements gathering 
  • Change management strategy  
  • Orientation workshop 
  • Review/Finalize statement of work  

Design 

Turn understanding into actionable blueprints. Based on the insights from ‘Discovery’, we move into solution design. This includes defining business process flows, wireframes, system configurations, and integration points. We prioritize usability, scalability, compliance, and ensure our design is tailored to your organizational needs. 

Highlights:  

  • Technical Environment Solution Architecture Design  
  • Blueprint of the system is drawn to facilitate the business process  
  • Data Migration Design 
  • Application Design 
  • Reporting Approach and Design 
  • Interface Design 
  • Security Roles and Authorization 

Build 

Where strategy meets execution. This is the execution phase where the ‘Design’ takes shape. Our technical teams configure systems, develop customizations, and implement integrations. We follow agile principles where applicable, with iterative development and ongoing stakeholder feedback. 


Highlights:  

  • Blueprint is verified and implemented 
  • Install software in Dev/Test/Production Environments 
  • Application Configurations  
  • Data Migration and Data Loading  
  • Report Development  
  • Security access controls  
  • Integration configuration  

Quality Assurance (Testing) 

Assuring quality before go-live. Before any solution goes live, it must be tested extensively. We lead various levels of testing; from unit and system testing to User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Our structured test plans ensure that everything works as intended and meets the project’s objectives. 

Highlights:  

  • Implemented system is verified and tested  
  • 1-2 Iterations of System/Integration Testing  
  • User Acceptance Testing 

Deploy 

Making it real. Deployment is more than flipping the switch. It involves final data migrations, user onboarding, training sessions, and a structured cutover plan. We collaborate closely with your team to ensure a smooth and controlled transition into production. 

Highlights:  

  • Go-Live Event 
  • End-User Training 
  • System Administration Training 
  • Cutover Planning 
  • Close out documentation, final deployment plan, and production release. 

Maintain 

Ensuring long-term success. Post-deployment, we don’t disappear. Ongoing support, system monitoring, and enhancement planning are essential to keeping your solution aligned with business growth. Our team offers managed services and continuous improvement plans to support your evolving needs. 

Highlights:  

  • Regular software updates/patching 
  • Review system application logs  
  • (Optional) Enhancements  
  • Performance monitoring and optimization reports 

 Why This Methodology Works 

This structured approach balances discipline with flexibility. Each phase builds on the last, with clear checkpoints and stakeholder engagement throughout. It reduces rework, improves quality, and increases the chances of delivering on time and within budget. Although not every project is a net new implementation or major transformation, even the smallest change must follow the same foundational principles. The steps may be streamlined or adjusted based on the complexity of the enhancement, but the overall process remains consistent. 

By following a proven methodology, we help our clients not just implement solutions, but implement them well. 

Interested in learning how this methodology can work for your project? 
Reach out to our team at MRM-EAM Consulting to schedule a discovery session or explore our tailored implementation services. 

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