From Legacy Limits to a Board-Backed Technology Transformation
Challenge
A major retail construction company operating large-scale commercial projects faced significant IT challenges impacting project delivery and financial performance. Legacy systems limited real-time project visibility, financial control, and operational efficiency. The CFO required a comprehensive IT transformation strategy addressing current state challenges, solution options, and a board-endorsed multi-year roadmap to enable business growth and improve project margins.
Approach and Solution
Partnered with CFO and Board through structured transformation program:
- Current State Architecture: Documented existing systems landscape, integration points, and business process challenges; identified key problems impacting project delivery and financial management
- Solution Options Analysis: Evaluated multiple technology platforms suitable for construction project management, financials, and supply chain; assessed build vs. buy considerations
- Board Engagement: Presented solution options analysis to Board with objective evaluation criteria; facilitated Board decision-making process for preferred technology direction
- Transformation Roadmap: Developed phased implementation roadmap aligned to business priorities; defined projects across technology, process, and organisational dimensions
- Implementation Planning: Created detailed implementation plan covering resource requirements, timeline, risks, and change management for first wave execution
Key Deliverables
- Comprehensive current state architecture assessment with problem statement documentation
- Solution options analysis covering technology platforms, build/buy considerations, and vendor landscape
- Board presentation and decision facilitation for technology platform selection
- Multi-year IT transformation strategy and roadmap aligned to business growth objectives
- Phased implementation plan for first wave covering project management, finance, and supply chain
- Change management framework and organisational readiness assessment
Outcomes and Impact
Strategic Outcomes | Implementation Progress |
Board-endorsed transformation strategy | First wave implementation in progress |
Clear technology direction and roadmap | Project management capabilities enhanced |
CFO-led business case for investment | Financial visibility improvements underway |
Alignment on multi-year transformation | Supply chain digitisation initiated |
Foundation for operational excellence | Change management program active |
Value Delivered
Board-endorsed IT transformation strategy providing clear technology direction and multi-year roadmap. Objective solution options analysis enabled confident Board decision-making. First wave implementation underway delivering enhanced project visibility and financial control critical to construction project margins.
If Stoke Consulting could help you Contact Us today.