Independent Project Success Consultant

Specializing in Closing the Gap Between Strategy and Valued Results

I work virtually with executives and leaders of small to medium impact-driven organizations and programs that want short-term assistance with improving how their projects are prioritized, governed, delivered and transitioned to operations, leading strategic initiatives and/or building internal team capability to lead successful projects.

Work With Me

Book a Discovery Call

Accelerate Your Project's Impact

Priorize the Right Ideas

Implement Successful Projects

Achieve Meaningful Outcomes

My Virtual Services

STRATEGIC ADVISORY

Improve Strategy Delivery

Using proven frameworks and tools, I conduct an internal audit of a project's performance across the strategy delivery lifecycle (from idea generation to value measurement) and recommend improvements.

FRACTIONAL LEADERSHIP

Accelerate Program / Project Impact

Whether you need a less than full-time, interim director or manager to lead a strategic program, successful project implementation or build your strategy delivery office, I provide fractional leadership of your program's most important initiatives.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Build Internal Capability & Capacity

I offer virtual professional development consultations and events that enable your program admin and management team to build their internal project leadership capabilities.

The Cost of Stalled Momentum

Leaders of purpose-driven organizations have vision and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact. However, when it comes to implementing strategic projects such as business information systems, navigating regulatory changes, or rolling out large-scale programs, execution often stumbles. Without a dedicated, best-fit structure that enables the delivery of strategy, organizations face distinct friction points:

Compromised Timelines: High-stakes, multi-stakeholder initiatives stall because internal teams are already stretched to capacity.
Executive Overwhelm: Visionary leaders get dragged back into the daily operational weeds just to keep key milestones on track.
The Capability Gap: Capable administrative professionals are asked to drive complex programs without being given the project success blueprint or leadership development support required to succeed.

Operational Friction Shouldn't Hold Your Mission Hostage

Marianne Bell, MBA, CMC, PMP
Project Success Consultant

I Believe Your Dream Matters!

Hi, I am Marianne Bell, an independent project success consultant doing business as Impact Online Business Management where I work remotely from my home office in Warman, SK and travel to client sites when it adds value.

With over 20 years of employment experience partnering with executives, physicians, technology and administrative leaders across Saskatchewan's healthcare, higher education (including medical education), and SaaS sectors to solve challenging problems, establish effective processes and lead technology-enabled business transformation projects, I can help!

My approach isn’t about introducing rigid, cold corporate bureaucracy. It’s about listening deeply to provide customer-focused, outcome-driven solutions that enable my client's strategic objectives to be met. I am known for applying proven frameworks and trusted tools to drive positive change, lead successful projects that align with strategic objectives, are grounded in collaboration and trust and build high-performing environments that support a team's preferred way of working.

I am a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Project Management Professional (PMP), and (John) Maxwell Team Leadership Coach and DISC Consultant.

A Path to Closing the Gap

Step 1: Schedule an Audit

I begin with a focused, meaningful conversation to review your strategic goals, assess current strategy delivery capabilities across 5 categories of portfolio management and operational hurdles, and pinpoint where your projects face the highest risk.

Step 2: Tailor Your Support

Whether you need to improve your project portfolio performance, build a strategic program , or elevate your internal team's project leadership capabilities, we co-create a plan that fits your needs, timelines and budget.

Step 3: Celebrate Success

Experience the peace of mind that comes with seeing successful projects driving expected outcomes, knowing your resources are protected, your team is thriving and you reclaim your time to focus on visionary leadership.

Why Trust Marianne

As both a Project Management Professional (PMP) a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Marianne has attained professional recognition and committed herself to practice to the highest standards of project management and management consulting. She holds herself accountable for adhering to the standards of competence, objectivity and ethical practices established by both the Project Management Institute and the Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Canada's Uniform Code of Professional Conduct.

Experienced Strategic Leader

Marianne is customer focused, outcome driven and experienced with managing projects and operations; working with senior leaders and executives in the public and private sector. Her diverse knowledge and experience enables her to apply proven frameworks to deliver strategy with successful projects and creating a culture of collaboration and trust.

Strategic Navigator of Growth

Marianne sees beyond surface-level goals to where people really want to go. Her calming 'everything is figureoutable' attitudes enables her to see obstacles as opportunities. This helps her client's prepare for what's ahead and coaches them through challenging experiences.

Resource Driven Connector

Marianne's curiosity and love for learning leave her with a diverse network of connections and toolkit of strategies that she regularly accesses to help people steer clear of potholes and raising awareness of potential opportunities or solutions that best enable the client's success.

Ready to Bring Clarity and Ease to your Next Strategic Initiative?

As your strategy delivery and project success advisor, I believe that great strategy deserves flawless execution. Too often, meaningful work is delayed because impact-driven organizations face a gap between executive intent and administrative capacity. You don't need the permanent overhead of a massive internal corporate Strategy Delivery Office (SDO) or Portfolio / Program / Project Management Office (PMO); instead, you need a flexible, steady and trusted partner. By pairing rigorous project governance with successful project delivery and quality professional development, I help your organization operate smoothly, protect its funding, and successfully implement the real-world impact you exist to create.

Move Away From

Critical strategic initiatives stalling.
Burned-out leaders trapped in operational details.
Overwhelmed staff reacting to daily crises.

Move Towards

Milestones met predictably, quarter after quarter.
Leaders fully freed up to focus on visionary growth.
Empowered, confident internal leaders taking project ownership.

Marianne Bell’s independent consulting and strategic advisory services are proudly delivered through Impact Online Business Management, a WESK recognized woman-owned Saskatchewan business.