Project Management as a Service (PMaaS) has exploded in recent years. Surging in popularity, what began as a progressive alternative to traditional delivery models is now a standard offering from many consultancies and service providers.
With so many players now in the space, it’s tempting to assume all PMaaS operators are equal.
They’re not.
Some organisations treat PMaaS as a sideline, it’s a small part of a much broader service portfolio, others, let’s be honest, take the “paint it blue call it new” approach, rebadging their contractor networks and calling it PMaaS.
Stoneseed is different.
WE DON’T JUST OFFER PMAAS. IT’S KINDA* THE ONLY THING WE DO.
Since 2012, PMaaS has been our sole focus. When we launched our model, over a decade ago, we were working on live projects, with actual clients who had identified a need for a more agile, scalable, and cost-effective way to deliver projects.
While many other providers have since added PMaaS as a service line, Stoneseed has remained fully dedicated to it. We’ve refined it, scaled it, and proven its value across every sector we serve.
That singular focus is what continues to set us apart.
PMaaS is Not Just What We Do. It’s Who We Are
When we introduced PMaaS to the market, we were helping organisations rethink how projects were delivered. The traditional models, hiring contractors or permanent project managers, were often slow, expensive, and inflexible. Meanwhile, consultancy models added value, but at a premium cost. Something in between was needed.
PMaaS filled this void, and Stoneseed was one of its earliest pioneers.
Since then, we have worked with clients across industries including finance, healthcare, retail, logistics, education, and government. This impressive breadth of sector experience means we understand the nuances, compliance requirements, and operational challenges of different environments. It also means our teams bring a wide range of perspectives and best practices, helping clients benefit from insight they simply wouldn’t get in-house.
A FRESH PAIR OF EYES — BACKED UP BY REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE
One of the most consistent pieces of feedback from clients is how valuable they’ve found having a fresh, external perspective is. Our teams regularly uncover opportunities and inefficiencies that internal teams might miss.
We dare to ask the questions others shy away from.
We challenge assumptions.
We bring clarity where things have become complex.
But we’re far from outsiders, we’re partners in your success. Stoneseed provide experienced, battle-tested project professionals who really care about your results. Our people have delivered across every major project methodology and within a wide variety of business contexts. Working with Stoneseed, boost both capacity and capability.
ACCESS TO MORE THAN “JUST ONE PERSON”
Hiring a contractor gives you one person.
Hiring a permanent project manager gives you one perspective.
Working with Stoneseed gives you access to an entire community of project professionals. Our team-based model means we can match the right expertise to each engagement. This week, you need support with a digital transformation, next time it’s ERP implementation, later in the year an infrastructure upgrade, we have someone who’s done it before and, crucially, done it well. As needs evolve, we scale and adapt accordingly.
This level of access to experience, specialism, and agility is simply not something most businesses can find through traditional hiring routes, or most times via a consultancy dabbling in PMaaS as a side hustle.
Our clients frequently tell us they couldn’t have accessed such depth of expertise any other way.
RECOGNITION THAT MEANS SOMETHING
We are proud to be included in the latest Gartner Market Guide for Providers of PMaaS. The guide highlights both large global consulting firms who offer PMaaS as part of a broad portfolio and a smaller number of niche vendors for whom PMaaS is their primary business. Stoneseed stands out as a mid-sized provider with deep experience and a dedicated delivery model.
We’ve also shared our thinking with respected platforms such as CIO.com and Project Management Works, where we’ve contributed insights on evolving delivery models, project strategy, and the future of PMaaS. This commitment to thought leadership reflects our drive not just to deliver services, but to shape the conversation around modern project delivery.
BUILT FOR EFFICIENCY
So, at the heart of the PMaaS model is flexibility, but at Stoneseed, efficiency and value are just as critical.
Our clients consistently enjoy significant cost savings when compared with traditional consultancy models. Our approach helps reduce overheads, improve resource utilisation, and accelerate delivery timelines. Whether you need support for a single project or want to reimagine your entire portfolio and delivery framework, our model scales to fit, without sacrificing quality.
A SMARTER WAY TO DELIVER PROJECTS
Today’s business landscape demands more from project delivery. Budgets are tighter. Timelines are shorter. Risk is higher. PMaaS is increasingly the answer to these challenges — but not all providers are built the same.
Stoneseed was here at the beginning. We’ve stayed focused, refined our approach, and continued to deliver high-impact results. We don’t dilute our model with competing priorities. We don’t offer PMaaS as an add-on. We live and breathe it.
As PMaaS becomes more widespread, the challenge is no longer finding a provider. It’s finding the right one. With over a decade of experience, a multi-sector team, recognised industry leadership, and a clear focus on value, Stoneseed continues to lead the way. And …
WE’RE ON G-CLOUD
Procuring Project/Delivery resources – via Frameworks
Managing public sector IT project costs is more critical than ever, especially with rising employer costs, National Insurance increases, and budget constraints. PMaaS offers a flexible, cost-effective solution to keep projects on track while controlling expenditure.
We work closely with Councils, Charities, Universities, and Public Sector Bodies, often engaging directly with procurement and HR teams via private procurement frameworks or Crown Commercial Service frameworks.
When you need IT Delivery/Project Management Services or a contingent workforce, Stoneseed can help you navigate the procurement process while keeping costs under control.
Stoneseed’s PMaaS model provides on-demand IT Delivery/Project resources, allowing organisations to scale up or down as needed, eliminating recruitment fees, bench-time costs, and IR35 risks. Our services include PMO, Delivery/Project Management, Business Analysis, and Technical Advisory, all available remotely or onsite.
WHEN your organisation is ready to rethink project delivery, with cost savings and efficiency baked-in, we’re ready to show you how PMaaS, done right, can deliver measurable difference.
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