Situation
- Company called on Altruas to support a project which was close to failure
- Technology vendor was chosen to replace an antiquated platform which was
approaching the end of it’s lifecycle - Altruas deployed a team to support:
- Running the Project Management Office for the large-scale implementation
- Creating a vision for how SDLC and Project Management activities could work
- in concert with one another and support enterprise goals
- Drive a successful project outcome and better vendor relationship
- Client burn was over $500k per month in vendor spend to support a single platform
- Stood up Program Management structure to manage large implementation and transition of technology platforms
- Including FPA, Audit, Operations, Innovation, Technology Architecture, Software Development, Reporting & Analytics and Sales Development work streams
- Develop cadence to (1) execution and (2) review of progress challenging activities and priorities often, to ensure focus and optimal delivery of the new platform
- Performed Technology and Business strategy assessment to establish process for funneling request through a rigorous acceptance process to ensure focus of company initiatives drives highest level of business value possible
Solution
Benefits
- Reduced monthly burn to less than $175k per month, forward-looking will transition to under $130k per month
- Successful transition to new technology platform providing company with “most seamless” migration effort they have experienced in over 15 years of business
- Defined foundation for SDLC and Project Governance processes to support internal organization efficiency and more effortless delivery of technology projects
