Lead the change · Technology · 6–18 months
Core Systems Replacement Leadership
Senior ownership of evaluation, selection, transition and benefits focus for core systems change.
Problem this solves
Legacy systems are constraining the business; previous attempts have stalled, failed or lacked senior ownership.
What it is
The engagement provides senior ownership of the decisions that matter: business case and options challenge, vendor evaluation and selection, programme governance, benefits and transition oversight, and board reporting. Implementation resourcing remains the client’s responsibility.
Key activities
- Business case and options challenge
- Vendor evaluation and selection leadership
- Programme governance and decision support
- Benefits and transition oversight
- Board reporting
Outcomes
Core systems decisions and transition progress that the MD and board can govern, with clear ownership of benefits.
Deliverables
- Options and vendor evaluation leadership
- Programme governance design and board reporting
- Benefits and transition oversight
- Decision support at key gates
Boundary
Progressive Grounds provides senior leadership and governance; it does not replace the systems integrator or internal delivery team.
What typically follows
Often follows Strategic IT Review or Investment & Decision Assurance.
Scope and investment
Oversight effort by phase (evaluation, selection, transition). Confirmed at Phase 1. Not a full delivery-team substitution.
Talk it through.
Thirty minutes with Ian. A straight answer on whether this is the right next step.