The TMS Project Governance Framework (PGF)
The TMS Project Governance Framework turns project control into a production system—structured, testable outputs that drive improvement today and AI-ready insight tomorrow
Structured Outputs
Project control defined by testable data—traceable, consistent, and ready for automation.
Continuous Improvement
Scoring highlights the current bottleneck so effort goes where it drives system-wide results.
AI-Ready Design
Structured data makes Project Control a force multiplier for analytics and intelligent automation.
Why PGF Outperforms Traditional Frameworks
Traditional frameworks are either too heavy, too light, or too burdensome to use. PGF strikes the balance — lean, testable, and AI-ready. Here’s how it compares:
PMBOK / PRINCE2
Designed for: Large projects in industries like Construction, Pharmaceuticals, and Financial Services where scope and deliverables are well-defined.
Pros
• Comprehensive process coverage
• Familiar to certified PMs and auditors
Cons
• Documentation-heavy, reliant on experts
• Ignores Agile or service jobs where scope evolves
• Narrative outputs are hard to test or automate
PGF Difference
Defines only the essential processes. Produces structured, testable outputs that work across projects, services, and Agile — measurable, automation-ready, and AI-enhanced.
Agile
Designed for: Software teams delivering features rapidly, with scope that changes frequently and value delivered iteratively.
Pros
• Enables rapid delivery and constant change
• Strong collaboration and feedback loops
Cons
• Lacks rigor for cost, risk, or audit
• Struggles outside software in regulated programs
• Unpredictable costs and schedules frustrate stakeholders
PGF Difference
Preserves Agile’s speed and adaptability while embedding lean, testable controls. Adds traceability for cost, risk, and audit, and produces governance-ready data without slowing delivery.
EIA-748 EVMS
Designed for: Defense and aerospace contractors needing compliance with federal earned value standards.
Pros
• Recognized compliance model
• Detailed cost/schedule/scope integration
Cons
• Expensive to implement and maintain
• Heavy reporting burden
• Focuses on compliance over improvement
PGF Difference
Much cheaper and faster to implement and sustain. Generates structured, audit-ready data without duplicate reporting. Embeds continuous improvement and can be extended to cover full EIA-748 while retaining PGF’s lean, testable, AI-ready advantages.
Turn Scores Into System Throughput
PGF applies proven Theory of Constraints principles from manufacturing to project control. Scoring doesn’t just measure maturity — it shows you where your system is constrained, so you know exactly where to focus next.
Find the constraint. Fix it. Re‑score.
PGF applies proven Theory of Constraints to project control. Scores don’t just measure maturity—they show where to focus now to lift overall performance fastest.
- Find the constraint Objective tests score each PGF process. The lowest score is the current bottleneck.
- Fix it first Direct effort at that process (not everywhere). Improve the specific outputs the tests require.
- Re‑score and repeat When the constraint moves, shift focus to the new bottleneck. That’s continuous improvement in action.
The Nine Core Processes That Drive Project Governance
Each PGF process is defined not by checklists or paperwork, but by the measurable outputs it must produce. From scope definition to governance health, these nine processes form a complete control system—lightweight enough to adopt quickly, but rigorous enough to scale across portfolios. By testing the outputs of each process, PGF ensures your projects are in control today and continuously improving tomorrow.
Scope (SCM)
Work packages defined and mapped to requirements; change is controlled.
Risk (RSK)
Risks identified, classified, owned, and monitored with actions and dates.
Baseline (PLN)
Integrated plan established—scope, schedule, and resources synchronized.
Funding (FBA)
Work packages authorized; budgets/time-phasing approved and controlled.
Cost (COL)
Actuals, commitments, and forecasts aligned to the baseline and work packages.
Monitor & Control (MCP)
Progress measured; variances analyzed; corrective actions tracked to closure.
Subcontract (SKM)
Supplier scope, deliverables, and performance integrated with the baseline.
Management Actions (MAC)
Decisions captured as tasks with owners, dates, and status—no loose ends.
Governance Health (GOV)
Reviews, artifacts, and tests show controls are in place and improving.
From Framework to System: PGF + Djobu
The PGF defines the nine processes and their testable outputs. Djobu brings them to life—capturing those outputs directly from day-to-day work, eliminating duplicate reporting, and producing structured, AI-ready data.
PGF: Process Data Defined
The Project Governance Framework defines nine core processes in terms of measurable, testable outputs. This blueprint replaces ambiguous checklists with structured project data that is consistent across projects, portfolios, and services.
Djobu: Streamlined Execution
Djobu operationalizes PGF on Microsoft Power Platform. It captures PGF outputs directly from daily work, automates workflows, and eliminates duplicate reporting—so teams spend less time managing paperwork and more time delivering.
Analyze and Improve
Structured data fuels dashboards, AI analysis, and continuous improvement cycles. Bottlenecks are identified automatically, improvements are measured, and project control becomes stronger every cycle—making PGF + Djobu a self-reinforcing system.
Where to Go Next
Whether you want to explore the system in depth, understand how it all fits together, or test your own maturity today—we’ve built paths that meet you where you are.
Djobu Project Control System
Learn how Djobu delivers PGF on the Microsoft Power Platform. By harnessing the full stack— Power Apps for data management and solution logic, Power BI for reporting and insights, and Power Automate for workflows like baseline change requests and variance analysis—Djobu uses the platform as it was meant to be used. Behind the scenes, we’ve solved the hard parts (CI/CD pipelines, Azure data functions, API integrations, and advanced DAX) so you don’t have to. The result is a powerful, future-proof system that’s already built for you.
PGF + Djobu Together
See how the PGF framework and the Djobu system reinforce each other for continuous improvement. PGF defines what “good project control” looks like through testable outputs; Djobu captures those outputs in real time, without duplicate reporting. Together they create a closed-loop system where maturity can be measured objectively, bottlenecks surface automatically, and improvements are proven with data.
Self-Assessment
Benchmark your current maturity against PGF’s nine processes and see where your system is constrained today. The self-assessment applies the same objective tests used by PGF scoring, giving you a clear picture of strengths, gaps, and your current bottleneck. It’s the fastest way to know where to focus next— and the first step toward a data-driven, continuously improving project control system.