How often do implementation projects actually go-live on time and on budget? Seems very low

likefunny
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at
Highlighted IconHIGHLIGHTED

75% fail. I don’t remember the actual number but it’s high. That’s why shifting to incremental releases more often with smaller chunks of scope is a better model. You actually end up coming ahead and clients can eventually take it in-house and ‘maintain’ by taking on scope their talent can manage. Also brings more focus on doing the right things.

like

PwC: Same family my friend. All firms are the same. If I give you my firm’s name, you will dilute my comments so there, I’m not MBB

like

I’ve been on 3 and for all 3 we’ve met our go-live but not our budget because the time allocated for completion has been miscalculated. We got the work done but had to bring on a number of resources for free and work round the clock.

like

Oh snap! , did you just call ACN a low cost SI.

Recent IconRecent

Come work for Accenture then. We know how to get it done.

funnylike

no we dont

funny

Almost never 😂

like

I’ve been doing Workday ERP implementations for 5 years now. All have gone live on time. None with significant budgetary impacts.

like

Similar experience here

Very rarely is it the fault of the consulting firm supporting. It’s always the client moving things around.

It’s true. Client starts with the wrong vision then it changes because some other LOB executive influences it. Then they take for ever to choose the core vendor. Then the business case comes short. These guys honestly don’t know what the hell they’re doing.

likefunny

I’ve been on 3 enterprise scale software implementations. 1 failed after about a year. 1 eventually went live about a year and a half behind schedule. And one went live (late) with a set of pilot locations, and has not progressed beyond that in over a year. I work with healthcare and gov clients

Over my career, more than half went live on time. Most of the ones that didn't, were usually due to new/changed requirements and clients who weren't ready. With project budgets, not as high a percentage were on budget since quite often the sales team low balled the resources required, to win the deal.

Related Posts

How is everyone taking time to indulge in Self Care now that most of us are either about to go back to work, or have started back up with students? I’m having mixed feelings of going back on my end and would love to hear how others are feeling too!

like

I need 20 likes to unlock my DM. Please help.

like

Anyone have recommendations for roles in tech? I’m looking to transition into “actual” tech. Honestly looking for a path I can learn meaningfully in 3-5months (nothing crazy) that’d also make me sweet tech money while preserving my work-life balance. I’m currently on the business side

like

P1 please provide advice on engaging with partners I don't know.

like

Anybody have any luck using virtual box to load a VM on windows 10? Throwing an error saying:

“The hardware virtualization is enabled in the Acceleration section of the system page”

like

Hello all! My fiancé has been job hunting for the past year for a remote marketing (Specialist/manager/Agent..etc) and with hard luck she could not even land an interview! Any tips, recommendations, or referrals anyone could give us?! She has the experience but not sure why the job market has been so brutal !

like

PWC Audit A3 to Senior Consultant, Risk Advisory at a very small firm? Thoughts

like
likehelpful

If I work remotely in NYC and the Office is in Minnesota. How’s the taxes situation?

like

Nov/ Dec Mumbai Dropbox experiences for renewal stamping ? I have mine on 4 dec and nervous AF!

likeuplifting

Hi Guys!!
I am holding same kind of LPA offers from LTI , Mphasis and Expleo group as a senior test engineer.
Can anyone help me to decide which company is best to work with? No idea whom to join.

like

Does Capgemini encourage counter offer? If so when should I approach the hr?

like

Got tickets to the World Cup by man flights are expensive and so are mike redemptions. Anyone have tips in find best award availability?

like

Does Kyndryl encourage counter offers? Anyone recently joined please share your experience.

Assuming you are smart enough to do both (I know big assumption), are you better off being a SWE/data scientist at FAANG or equivalent level at MBB (based on YOE) from a compensation:WLB ratio?

like

Does anyone know avg salary of TPM at Amazon?

like

Need some advice bc my work and personal life intertwine. Too much sometimes. Father is my boss. Wife is adamant that when folks come over they take off their shoes. Tried to ask my family...cont

like

Does anyone work at Ferrari corporate? Long shot but looking for a referral 😅

likeuplifting

Am serving NOTICE period and my skillset is Apigee and IBM Integration tools like IIB, ITX, MQ, Datapower, ACE, WTX, WMB. Any referrals pls

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

Anyone need a referral for EY? Dm me directly, would be happy to help

like

Has any of you had any luck joining another firm as a partner while not being one at your current firm?

like

I want to get my PhD, but all of the programs I want require a full time commitment for the first year. What are my options? Is a sabbatical an option? Or would I have to straight up resign? Utilization notwithstanding (I’m a GPS consultant)…is it possible to go part time? I completed my master’s full time while a full time Deloitte consultant. I know school can be done, but for PhDs they usually want you to also work as a TA. Additionally, I am not interested in online programs.

like

Share some orgs you’ve found meaningful or making impact to your community. I’ve been donating to ones in my local community and want to expand my reach.

like

Does anyone know if the same 401k rules apply at EY as Accenture so they will cap the contributions coming for your check say if you hit the yearly limits in August? So if you hit the 22,500 in 23 there is no way to go over for tax issues. Thinking to frontload next year contributions if market is down. EY

like

Do I actually hate my job, or is it the pandemic?

like

PwC: for those laid off, how much does Cobra cost for us? Or can someone point me in the right direction? Only have 2 days to transfer 401k, wealth builder, and insurance/etc so scrambling now

like

Ugh. Deloitte is making it impossible for me to find out the salary range and the compensation ratio for my position. Anyone with suggestions for a GPS pursuit manager within enabling areas? Other big four: what’s the average salary for this position at your firms?

like

Anyone at Deloitte working within healthcare regulatory willing to chat?

After 2 miserable years in this horrible company, I'm out! Resigning Monday.

like

EY fish, what are the average number of years per level before promotion?

like

How is work life balance in UK compared to US?

like

Is it possible to move from ZS Associates to MTS Health Partners investment banking? Im very interested in the healthcare transaction/deals world and also have a (non-target) finance degree

like

What hurts more: A single, all day, meeting with all necessary SME's... or, 10+ individual meetings with each SME?

like

Best SPG/Marriott hotels in downtown NYC? Thoughts on 11 Howard?

like

Are any top consulting firms hiring for experienced analysts currently? I know ACN and some others are cyclical for resources 2-3 years out of college, but I’m looking to make a move sooner than fall

like

Hi all, I am looking for feedback/advice on if I am approaching investing right? I know it may seem like I have an idea but I am self-doubting and would appreciate any pivots/advice.

Savings: $14k

Emergency Fund Saved: $12k (on top of 14k in savings)

Stock Portfolio Worth: $70k (Only $5k in ETF, rest in various Stocks)

401k: $12k (I have only been working for 1.5 years out of college

Debt: Thankfully none

Majority of my portfolio is Apple, Microsoft, and about 15 other stocks...continued

like

Deloitte UK 🐠, how many of you are now "ineffective consultants" 😂😂😂

likefunny

Does anyone know what brand of pillows Sheraton use?? I want me some of that!

like

*meets every single job posting requirement*

"Upon review of your application, we regret to inform you that we are unable to move forward"

*meets 1/3 of the job requirements for a different company*

"Hi, I am a recruiter at xxxxx and I would love to set up some time to chat! " 🙃

likefunny

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal