Florida PALM Project: Modernizing State Financial Systems Through Strategic IT Staffing
CLIENT DETAILS
Industry: State – Financial Services
Revenue: $447.8 million
# of Employees: +/- 2,000
Practice Area: IT Staffing –Application Development
Project: Mobile Banking Application Development
CLIENT OVERVIEW
The client is the State of Florida, a governmental entity with a wide range of responsibilities spanning numerous agencies. The Florida PALM Project affects all state agencies, people, processes, and technologies.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Florida Planning, Accounting, and Ledger Management (PALM) Project represents a groundbreaking initiative by the Florida Department of Financial Services. This multi-year effort aims to overhaul the state’s accounting and cash management systems with a comprehensive cloud-based financial management solution. With objectives that span standardizing financial processes, improving decision making, enhancing financial management, and increasing internal controls, the project’s success hinges on robust staffing solutions.
To achieve these ambitious goals, the project requires a diverse set of IT skill sets. Gravity Staffing has been tasked with providing the necessary expertise to ensure that the PALM Project not only meets its objectives but sets a new standard in public sector financial management.
BUSINESS PROBLEM & OBJECTIVE
The Florida PALM Project is a pivotal undertaking aimed at overhauling the state’s financial systems to better manage processes and improve decision-making capabilities. The existing systems were outdated and unable to efficiently capture consistent data across the board. Consequently, this impedes the state’s ability to oversee budgets and manage cash demands effectively.
One of the critical components of this modernization is staffing a team with the requisite skills and expertise to ensure seamless transition and integration. The state required a comprehensive suite of roles, including .NET Developers, WebFOCUS Programmers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Database Administrators, and Informatica Resources, to address the complex needs of the project.
GRAVITY IT STAFFING – CUSTOM APP DEVELOPMENT
Gravity Staffing employed its IT Staffing Software Development Acceleration services to assemble a team capable of executing the Florida PALM Project. Our strategy included:
- Referral-Driven Sourcing for identifying top-tier local talent adept in enterprise application development.
- 5-Step Vetting Process to ensure the highest quality candidates, aligning with the project’s technical and cultural requirements.
- Skill Alignment in categories like Software Development and Business Analysis to build a cohesive and effective team.
The team we built consisted of:
- Principal .NET Developers
- Senior WebFOCUS Programmers
- Project Managers with Agile/PMO expertise
- Skilled Business Analysts
- Experienced Database Administrators
- Informatica Resources
These resources were strategically sourced and targeted to ensure seamless collaboration and a shared vision with the Florida PALM Project objectives.
RESULTS
Under the strategic guidance of Gravity Staffing, the Florida PALM Project has successfully progressed towards realizing its goals. Our carefully vetted team has been instrumental in resolving complex challenges, ensuring that the project remains on schedule and within its scope.
- Successfully assembled a comprehensive project team with over 20 specialized resources.
- Enhanced project efficiency by filling critical roles with highly qualified personnel.
- Supported ongoing efforts toward the Financials and Payroll Waves planned for July 2024.
Gravity Staffing’s involvement has not only fortified the PALM Project’s current trajectory but has also laid the groundwork for sustainable financial innovation across the state’s agencies. Our expertise and dedicated approach continue to be pivotal in supporting the state’s ambition to create a unified and modern financial management system.
