BPR Through Access+ (BTA)

1. Overview

1.1 Reengineer Providian Trust’s business processes through effective use of information technology at all levels with Access+

1.2 Project start-end dates

1.3 Project manager
Team 7 independent project management firm
Note* It was decided that since Michael LeBlanc did not have the experience or technical knowledge to effectively manage the projects. Furthermore, most employees at Providian where “old school” and didn’t have the fortitude or desire to implement or manage this change.

2. Problem and Purpose

2.1 Problem Statement

2.1.1 Providian Trust’s outdated information system has caused a lack of oversight and control, outdated reporting systems, ambiguous staff functions, and an inability to keep up with client demands. Furthermore, the current system lacks the security safeguards with regards to clients PII that is required by law. This lack of security is required leaves Providian Trust open to heavy fines and costly lawsuits. The deficiencies have resulted in a loss of command and control, repetitive workloads loss of competitive advantage and $5 million every year. 2.3 Purpose

2.3.1 The purpose of this project is to implement an updated information system (Access+) and restructure job functions. Upon transformation, Providian Trust will be better suited to react to increased client demand. The improved system will enable increased efficiency, service quality while lowering operating costs by $9.2 million per year. The system will also enable centralized control of all Providian Trust operations by providing accurate information and reporting. The Access+ implementation will also restructure staff functions between operations, support, IT and establish clear functions throughout every department.

2.4 Scope

2.4.1 The Access+ implementation will cost $18 million and is estimated