Project managers today face more than tight timelines—they’re responsible for transforming information into impact. Leveraging project data is no longer optional; it’s the key to influencing outcomes, improving alignment, and delivering smarter, more efficient projects. At Pintail Solutions, we believe data should guide action, not just fill folders.
David, a skilled chemist at Lilly, moved into project management to broaden his knowledge of drug development. From biology and ADME to regulatory and finance, the experience was designed to help him see the bigger picture. He quickly mastered tools and created detailed project plans, but something was missing.
Instead of just storing documents in SharePoint, David had to learn how to use that data to guide conversations, influence decisions, and adjust project execution. This shift from data collection to data application is what distinguishes great project managers from good ones.
Project data is more than a snapshot. When applied correctly, it becomes a living guide that supports decisions, highlights risks, and fosters alignment across teams. Importantly, it allows PMs to speak the language of executives—facts, forecasts, and outcomes.
David’s journey shows that leveraging project data effectively isn't about having information—it's about applying it. Data used well informs action, fosters clarity, and drives stakeholder alignment. The result? More on-time, on-budget, and on-strategy project success.
Want to unlock the power of your project data? Contact Pintail Solutions to learn how we help teams apply tools more strategically.
Also read: How to Build a Strong PMO | Why Stakeholder Alignment Matters
External resource: PMI: Data-Driven Decision Making in PM
Jason Bork is the President and Founder of Pintail Solutions, a management advisory firm helping organizations drive partner growth and deploy new business strategies. He also serves as Chief Operating Officer at the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation, where he advances initiatives that accelerate Alzheimer’s research. With more than 20 years of corporate leadership experience across R&D, project and alliance management, and client services, Jason has led global teams of nearly 400 people and guided organizations through transformative change. A graduate of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, he is known for his integrity-driven leadership, collaborative style, and passion for mentoring future leaders.
Pintail Solutions is a niche management advisory firm focused on enabling overall project and portfolio delivery, developing and deploying new business strategies, and delivering construction projects across life science organizations.
