Overview

Public limited company in industrial manufacturing and production
Number of employees: approx. 18,700
Project duration: four years, from April 2020 to March 2024
Core team: no direct core team, but exclusively in an advisory function at C-level
People affected: More than 250 people were directly affected by the changes

The challenge

The company was faced with the challenge of identifying and assessing the risks involved in replacing numerous ERP systems globally with a standardized S4/HANA system. This required an independent advisory body to continuously monitor the risks and advise the management at C-level. In addition, a deep and continuous penetration, communication and presence in and with the project stakeholders across all levels was necessary.

Our approach

Our team assumed responsibility for risk management, including operational monitoring and advising the program management:

Risk controlling and C-level risk advisory: Perform risk monitoring and advisory
services for the CIO and CFO to ensure a neutral and comprehensive assessment of
risks.
Operational risk monitoring and guidance: Continuous monitoring of risks and
guidance for program management in order to identify and mitigate potential risks at
an early stage.
Consolidated risk reporting: Regular reporting and communication of risks to key
stakeholders and the Steering Committee.

Our added value

The implementation of the project led to significant improvements and clear results:

Early risk identification: Proactive recognition of potential risks,
current obstacles and success accelerators within the program.
Structured reflection: Regular structured reflection with project and work area
managers to optimize their delivery items, planning and communication.
Initiation of strategic decisions: Initiation of strategic decisions and optimization
measures for the program.
Escalation of risks: Escalation of identified risks for immediate response.
Continuous transparency: Ensuring continuous transparency about the progress of
the program.