Technical leadership and execution services
We provide experienced operators who embed directly in client organizations to address critical technical and organizational challenges. Every engagement has defined scope, explicit deliverables, and clear exit criteria.
Interim Technical Leadership
Immediate executive-level technical leadership for organizations experiencing leadership transitions or requiring experienced direction during critical periods.
Engagement Context
Organizations engage interim leadership when a critical technical role is vacant, when permanent leadership is being recruited, or when experienced external direction is required during a transformation period. We assume full accountability for the function and operate with executive authority.
Scope of Work
- Assume CTO, VP Engineering, or technical director responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and make critical technical decisions
- Manage and develop engineering teams
- Interface with board, investors, and executive leadership
- Establish or improve engineering processes and practices
- Execute hands-on technical work as required
- Develop internal leadership for sustainable transition
Expected Outcomes
- Organizational stability with clear technical direction
- Resumed delivery on critical initiatives
- Stakeholder confidence in technical execution
- Developed internal leadership capacity
- Sustainable transition to permanent leadership
Execution Support & Stabilization
Rapid intervention for projects or teams in crisis, focused on identifying root causes, restoring delivery capability, and establishing sustainable operational patterns.
Engagement Context
Organizations engage stabilization support when a critical project is failing, when technical debt has reached a crisis point, or when team dynamics have broken down beyond internal recovery capacity. We embed with the team to diagnose and resolve systemic issues.
Scope of Work
- Rapid diagnostic assessment of current state
- Root cause identification for delivery failures
- Critical path prioritization and scope management
- Process intervention and workflow stabilization
- Team coordination and conflict resolution
- Stakeholder communication and expectation management
- Capability transfer for sustained improvement
Expected Outcomes
- Restored delivery on critical path items
- Identified and addressed root cause issues
- Sustainable processes for continued execution
- Restored team confidence and capability
- Clear path forward with defined milestones
Strategic Alignment
Bridge the communication gap between technical and business leadership, providing honest assessment, clear translation, and aligned decision-making frameworks.
Engagement Context
Organizations engage alignment support when technical and business leadership are misaligned, when investor or board communication requires technical translation, or when strategic decisions require independent technical perspective. We provide honest assessment and facilitate productive dialogue.
Scope of Work
- Independent assessment of technical capability and constraints
- Translation of technical reality for non-technical stakeholders
- Investor and board communication support
- Roadmap feasibility assessment and planning
- Technical due diligence for acquisitions or investments
- Alignment facilitation between engineering and business leadership
- Decision framework development for technical trade-offs
Expected Outcomes
- Shared understanding of technical reality and constraints
- Restored trust between technical and business leadership
- Clear communication framework for ongoing dialogue
- Stakeholder confidence in technical strategy
- Sustainable alignment processes
Organizational Development
Systematic capability building for engineering organizations that must mature quickly to support business growth, covering structure, process, and leadership development.
Engagement Context
Organizations engage development support when engineering capability is not scaling with business growth, when processes appropriate for smaller scale are failing, or when leadership capacity must expand quickly. We work alongside existing leadership to build sustainable organizational capability.
Scope of Work
- Organizational structure design and implementation
- Hiring process development and execution support
- Engineering leadership coaching and development
- Process design for sustainable scale
- Performance and career framework establishment
- Team communication and decision-making patterns
- Technical practice development and standards
Expected Outcomes
- Organizational structure that supports growth
- Effective hiring and talent development processes
- Developed engineering leadership capacity
- Sustainable engineering practices at scale
- Self-sufficient organizational capability
How we structure client work
Embedded Operation
We operate from within client organizations, not as external advisors. Our operators attend meetings, use internal systems, and take direct accountability for outcomes. This model enables rapid action and sustainable knowledge transfer.
Defined Scope
Every engagement begins with explicit scope definition, including objectives, deliverables, success criteria, and exit conditions. Clients have clarity on what we will deliver and when engagement will conclude.
Direct Accountability
We take responsibility for outcomes, not just activities. Our operators make decisions and own results. When problems arise, we address them directly rather than deferring to client leadership.
Knowledge Transfer
Sustainable outcomes require internal capability. Every engagement includes explicit knowledge transfer, leadership development, and process documentation to ensure client self-sufficiency after our departure.
Engagement Pricing
Engagements are priced on fixed-scope basis with clearly defined deliverables and exit criteria. Pricing reflects the impact and complexity of the engagement rather than hours logged. Clients have predictable costs and clear value expectations.
We do not compete on cost. Organizations engage our firm when the stakes are high and experienced execution is essential. The cost of inaction or failed intervention typically exceeds engagement investment significantly.
Discuss your requirements
We provide honest assessment of fit and approach. Initial consultations are confidential and without obligation.