Most System Implementations Fail

Exceed Budget by 2x

16%

Do Not Achieve Goals

31%

Are Late & Over-Budget

50%

Fail Overall

70%

Yours Can Be Successful

Deliver critical technology solutions on time, within budget, and with high quality.

We excel in planning and managing complex system implementations that entail challenging business objectives, multiple vendors, integrations, data migration, and compliance requirements. While we can manage any implementation, our team possesses expertise in Quality (i.e. QMS, QualityDocs, LMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Clinical (i.e. eTMF, CTMS) systems.
Here are a few ways we can help:
  • Manage complex IT projects and programs
  • Lead critical workstreams in global initiatives
  • Rescue failing IT initiatives
  • Document current state processes
  • Design future state processes
  • Lead & execute testing
  • Perform computer system validation (CSV)
When our team is engaged on your technology implementations, you can expect...
Aligned Expectations
Explicit Scope/Deliverables
Well-Designed Plan
Clear, Consistent Communication
Better Team Collaboration
Effective Risk/Issue Mitigation

Our Approach

We’ve led 200+ system implementation projects across 70+ unique SaaS technologies to help life science organizations deliver life-changing therapies to patients. We drive engagement and alignment amongst all parties to ensure the solution meets business expectations, satisfies compliance requirements, and is readily adopted by end users:
  • 1
    Design

    First, we will document current state processes and architect future state processes. We will then hold detailed discussions with the business to walk through current and future state processes and to understand and capture all solution requirements.

  • 2
    Build

    Once all requirements are agreed upon by the business, we collaborate with system implementers to build the solution. We will also drive completion of test scripts and ensure testing is ready for kickoff.

  • 3
    Test & Validate

    We will kick off and drive completion of all testing efforts, including unit testing, system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and computer systems validation. We will report on testing progress on a weekly basis and drive the resolution of defects in real-time.

  • 4
    Deploy

    We will go live with the system and conduct Hypercare to ensure all users can readily adopt the new solution. Additionally, we will work with the system owners to transition system maintenance to steady state operations.

Change Management

Throughout the lifecycle of the implementation, we will inform end users of what will be changing, when it will be changing, and how they will be impacted. We will assist in creating and delivering end user training as needed and are committed to facilitating successful user adoption.

Recent System Implementation Projects

Effectively Managed UAT to Ensure On-Time Go-Live of ERP

Our client was undertaking a critical, highly visible project to implement SAP S4 Hana ERP platform and needed help managing [...]

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Rescued Global HR Data Integration Program for a Global Pharmaceutical Client

A global pharmaceutical client with decentralized HR operations needed to integrate data from 60+ countries and 80+ local HR systems [...]

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Diagnosed Issues Derailing Our Client’s Coupa Implementation and Advised on a Better Path Forward

Our client lacked centralized procurement processes and tools to support its complex organization structure, which consisted of a parent company and 25+ [...]

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Here is what your industry peers are saying about us

I had worked with project managers in the past, and I was rarely impressed; however, once I started working with Project Outlier, I immediately recognized their value. They do a remarkable job of managing even the most complex of IT projects, keeping all parties apprised of what's going on and what's needed from them at any point in time. Your implementation is in good hands with Project Outlier!

Danny Skarpnes

Director, IT

I cannot thank Project Outlier enough for their continued support and business relationships we have fostered together over the years.

Scuba Smith

Senior Manager, Quality Management Systems

When given the choice, I always use Project Outlier to get my IT projects done.

Doug Walker

Senior Vice President, IT

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