LAWA Program & Project Controls Support
Client: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
Partner: Ross & Baruzzini
Project: Enterprise Information Technology Project Management Support
• PMO Governance
• Project Controls
• Change Management Strategy
Strengthening LAWA’s Enterprise Technology Portfolio Through PMO Modernization
E.K Associates, in partnership with Ross & Baruzzini, provided strategic Project Management and PMO support to the Information Management & Technology Group (IMTG) at Los Angeles World Airports. Our team played a key role in maturing LAWA’s technology governance framework, standardizing delivery practices, and improving execution quality across a diverse portfolio of airport IT initiatives.
By embedding directly within LAWA’s PMO, we enhanced structure, visibility, and coordination — enabling more predictable delivery
outcomes and a higher level of operational alignment across divisions, vendors, and stakeholders.
The E.K Advantage
Embedded PMO Expertise Across Enterprise Programs
Our project management professionals worked side-by-side with LAWA teams, delivering hands-on support in planning, analysis, schedule management, governance, and execution across multiple ongoing projects.
Strengthened Governance & Portfolio Control
We helped formalize LAWA’s PMO governance by implementing structured gated reviews, standardized funding approval workflows, reporting templates, and portfolio-level oversight in alignment with industry-recognized PMI best practices.
Modern Knowledge Management Enabled by PMBOK
E.K evaluated, selected, and deployed a modern knowledge management ecosystem rooted in PMBOK methodologies, improving collaboration, document versioning, and organizational knowledge retention across the PMO.
Comprehensive Change Management Integration
Our team developed and implemented a comprehensive Change Management framework to guide technology rollouts, system enhancements, and operational transitions — ensuring stakeholder alignment and minimizing disruption.
What We Delivered
Project Management & PMO Integration
We provided end-to-end support across LAWA’s enterprise technology portfolio by:
• Supporting IMTG initiatives with project planning, coordination, and execution oversight
• Developing project schedules, baselines, and progress tracking tools
• Facilitating project meetings, milestone reviews, and cross-team alignment
• Assisting LAWA PMs with issue tracking, risk management, and documentation
Governance, Structure & Process Improvement
Our work strengthened LAWA’s PMO foundation by:
• Implementing standardized gated project reviews and funding workflows
• Establishing portfolio-wide templates, processes, and documentation standards
• Enhancing visibility into risks, dependencies, and scope impacts
• Integrating structured change management practices for technology initiatives
Knowledge Management & Methodology Enhancement
To modernize LAWA’s project knowledge environment, E.K:
• Evaluated and deployed a PMBOK-aligned knowledge management platform
• Improved documentation consistency, accessibility, and collaboration
• Introduced templates, guidelines, and PMO training to support long-term maturity
Impact Delivered
✔ Greater predictability in project delivery across LAWA’s technology programs
✔ Strengthened PMO governance and standardized execution practices
✔ Improved reporting, documentation quality, and portfolio transparency
✔ Reduced operational risk through integrated change and knowledge management
✔ Enhanced collaboration across departments, vendors, and technology partners
