IT Transformation Assurance

Delivering exceptional business outcomes through technology programs.

The road to technological advancement has many hurdles. In fact, studies show that more than 60% of digital transformations run over time and / or budget while less than 20% meet their defined business goals.

Large scale digital transformation programs require intricate project management, quality assurance and resource allocation. At Alysian, we know the hurdles you will face having done it 20+ times before, and can prevent roadblocks stopping your show.

Our team of experts supports with end-to-end program delivery including program design, audits and reviews, program recovery and program management. We combine proven program leadership methodologies with deep expertise in technology, to deliver excellence in process and content workstreams.

Our mission is to assure you, and ensure that measurable value gets delivered.

OUR TRACK RECORD

100 +

Years of technology transformation experience

€100 M+

Technology value created

40%

Typical reduction in system complexity

What you can expect

Experience

We have a track record of successfully delivering complex IT projects in PE portfolio companies, and have built reusable assets based on our unique position as the orchestrating party on many M&A transactions.

Quality

We are an experienced team of consultants from top consulting firms and organisations that are also operations and delivery execution experts, typically with 15+ years of experience.

Agility

We can quickly flex to new project setups and align our ways of working to our clients needs – from commercial terms, to landing teams in location, to program delivery methodology and level of integration with your team.

Vendor Agnostic

We focus on ensuring that you select the best tool for the job, then we use our expertise working with all the major implementation partners and technology platforms to ensure best-in-class implementation.

Experience

Quality

We are an experienced team of consultants from top consulting firms and organisations that are also operations and delivery execution experts, typically with 15+ years of experience.

Agility

We can quickly flex to new project setups and align our ways of working to our clients needs - from commercial terms, to landing teams in location, to program delivery methodology and level of integration with your team.

Vendor Agnostic

How we can help

Program Design / Audit

We can provide valuable expertise in ensuring a digital transformation program is setup for success from Day 1.

Assessment
- Analyzing the current programme setup, IT infrastructure, systems, and processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
Strategy Development
- Developing a strategy that defines the objectives, goals, and initiatives for the IT transformation program.
Business Case Development
- Building a comprehensive business case that includes strategic alignment to the value creation plan, cost-benefit analysis, and anticipated ROI to secure stakeholder buy-in and project success.
Roadmap Development
- Working with the client and their 3rd parties to define the specific steps and timelines for implementing the initiatives identified in the strategy .
Governance and Management
- Developing and implementing the governance structure and management framework to ensure that the program is executed efficiently and effectively

Program Recovery

We can salvage a program in trouble and ensure that it achieves its objectives within the agreed-upon scope, budget and timeline.

Diagnostics
- Identifying the root causes of the program or project’s problems. This involves analyzing the program’s objectives, setup, scope, schedule, budget, risks, and other factors that may have contributed to the issues.
Recovery Planning
- Outlining the specific steps and resources required to bring the program or project back on track. The recovery plan may involve changes to the program’s setup, scope, schedule, budget, team structure, or management approach.
Governance and Control
- Enhancing program setup, management and control processes are a typical output of program recovery, which Alysian can build, operate and transition.

Business Integration

We can integrate with your business to ensure the smooth delivery of a program, either through embedding our experts within your organisation to provide day-to-day direction or through advisory services.

PMO
- Providing the people, templates and structure to run a PMO effectively and efficiently (e.g., governance, scope management, budget and forecast, benefits management, vendor management, quality control).
Assurance and Control Tower
- Ensuring that the relevant processes are fit for purpose (e.g., program setup, partner management, budget. management and dependencies management), and that the pathway to value delivery is clear (e.g., value assurance management).
Deployment
- Preparing for and executing a flawless transition to new processes and systems including people elements (e.g., change management, training, communications) and technical elements (e.g., data migration, business testing, cutover management, hypercare).

Client Case Studies

Personal Products

From due-diligence to carve-out success in 14 months

IT Carve-Out
Consumer Products and Manufacturing
Private Equity

Consumer Products

Development of best-in-class ERP implementation strategy

IT Transformation Assurance
Consumer Products and Manufacturing
Private Equity

Featured Experts

Proven track record of technology transformation excellence, advising on more than EUR 30+ billion of sourcing deals and delivering more than EUR 100+ million of value creation.

Stephen Craig