Pros
Pros
MMS has a real opportunity to reset under Ben Dudley’s leadership. His commercial and scaling experience could help modernize project management, which appears to be struggling due to weak governance, unclear accountability, and inconsistent leadership.
Cons
Cons
1. Project management leadership is a major concern. The group appears to struggle with weak delegation, poor collaboration, and unclear ownership, which creates friction for business development and sponsor-facing teams.
2. PMs are held accountable for delivery without clear authority to make decisions, manage scope, escalate risks, or apply contracted resources effectively.
3. The PM operating model needs to be rebuilt. Red KPIs, margin pressure, turnover, and cross-functional tension point to leadership and governance issues.