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Squad as a Service | Program Delivery
A large public sector organisation was progressing a major technology transformation program and needed delivery capability that could scale rapidly, integrate with internal teams and vendors, and operate as an accountable end-to-end delivery model. Our consultant established a Squad as a Service model — outcome-focused, cross-functional squads that flexed with demand while operating within established governance and assurance frameworks.
- Client
- A Large Public Sector Organisation
- Industry
- Public Sector
- Engagement
- Squad as a Service — Program Delivery
Executive summary
A large public sector organisation was undertaking a significant technology transformation program to modernise core business capabilities and establish a scalable delivery model for future initiatives, with an immediate focus on implementing a new enterprise platform across multiple business domains.
To meet delivery demand, the organisation required a delivery partner that could rapidly scale capability, integrate seamlessly with internal teams and external vendors, and provide an accountable end-to-end delivery model without the constraints of traditional project resourcing.
Our consultant was engaged to establish a Squad as a Service delivery model — outcome-focused, cross-functional squads that could flex with evolving priorities while operating within established governance and assurance frameworks.
The challenge
- A major technology transformation program aligned to the strategic roadmap
- Immediate focus on implementing a new enterprise platform across multiple business domains
- Delivery capability needed to scale rapidly in line with demand
- Seamless integration required with internal teams and external vendors
- Accountable end-to-end delivery without the constraints of traditional project resourcing
The organisation needed delivery capacity that could flex with evolving priorities — without sacrificing accountability, quality or cost efficiency.
The approach
Flexible, scalable resourcing
A blended squad model enabled delivery capacity to scale up or down in response to demand, while maintaining delivery quality, continuity and cost efficiency.
Embedded delivery capability
Our consultant worked within the organisation's governance and vendor ecosystem, establishing clear delivery rhythms, transparent reporting and effective coordination across business, technology and implementation partners.
Outcome-focused delivery
Each squad operated as a single accountable unit aligned to business outcomes, providing consistent leadership and delivery accountability from planning through execution.
The offering
Squad as a Service model
- Outcome-focused, cross-functional squads
- Delivery leadership, BA, platform support, testing and release readiness
- A scalable, repeatable delivery model for future initiatives
Embedded delivery capability
- Clear delivery rhythms within existing governance
- Transparent reporting
- Coordination across business, technology and implementation partners
Delivery outcomes
- Three strategic initiatives delivered on time and within budget
- Accelerated implementation readiness
- Reduced delivery risk through early, experienced leadership
Outcomes delivered
3
Strategic initiatives delivered on time and within budget
Accelerated
Implementation readiness through improved planning and sequencing
Reduced
Delivery risk through early introduction of experienced leadership
Improved
Alignment across stakeholders, internal teams and delivery partners
Established
A scalable, repeatable delivery model for future transformation
Increased
Flexibility and cost efficiency through outcome-based squads
Business impact
Executive leadership
- Transparent reporting and clear delivery accountability
- Reduced delivery risk on critical transformation initiatives
- Confidence in on-time, on-budget delivery
Program delivery
- Cross-functional squads operating as single accountable units
- Clear delivery rhythms within established governance
- Capacity that scales up or down with demand
The organisation
- A sustainable delivery capability for future change and growth
- Stronger collaboration across teams and delivery partners
- Cost efficiency through outcome-based squads rather than fixed headcount
Why MethodWerx
The Squad as a Service model provides a practical alternative to traditional project resourcing, combining scalability, accountability and delivery certainty. MethodWerx brings:
- Outcome-focused, cross-functional delivery squads
- Flexible, scalable resourcing models
- Embedded delivery within your governance and vendor ecosystem
- Consistent leadership from planning through execution
- Program delivery leadership and delivery assurance
- A repeatable model that builds lasting internal capability
By embedding experienced MethodWerx consultants into outcome-focused squads, the organisation accelerated the execution of critical transformation initiatives while establishing a sustainable delivery capability that can support future change and growth.
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