Comprehensive Consulting and Leadership Services for CIOs

CIO Counsel and Mentorship

Today’s CIOs have a highly visible seat at the executive table. As technology has evolved to be recognized as an enabler of organizational performance and growth, now more than ever, CIOs are expected to help advance the business. IT leaders are to be agents of vision, strategy, and transformation—driving innovation, differentiation, and the achievement of new profitability goals.

Having served in various IT leadership roles including CIO, Pete specializes in preparing and enabling IT executives to take the lead in shaping how technology delivers value to the organization. Scanlon Partners has the experience and C-level consulting expertise to position both seasoned and newly appointed CIOs to be effective stewards of their functions. Providing the right blend of coaching and hands-on support, Pete helps IT executives:

  • Define IT strategy and ensure alignment with the business.
  • Articulate IT vision and strategic value.
  • Build and cultivate vital stakeholder relationships.
  • Assess and improve IT systems and processes.
  • Prioritize and advance crucial enterprise-wide initiatives.
  • Determine and manage against key performance metrics.

Program and PMO Leadership

Rapid change, competing priorities, and the expectation to implement large-scale, global initiatives faster and with fewer resources make program leadership essential for success. Scanlon Partners brings objective leadership, extensive program management expertise, and tactical know-how to empower executives to accelerate impact on their organizations and improve business outcomes. Working alongside program sponsors or acting as their executive proxy, Pete helps to:

  • Ensure a clear vision and alignment around strategy and plans to achieve objectives and measure performance.
  • Assess readiness for change, identifying potential barriers and action steps to allay resistance.
  • Govern and monitor programs/projects to identify and mitigate threats to success.
  • Open dialogue and information flow between project team members, sponsors, and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective communication, decision-making, and engagement.
  • Coordinate and manage internal resources, outside vendors, and virtual teams—working across time zones, continents, and cultures—to foster collaboration and ensure commitments are met.

ERP Advisory for Operations Improvement

High-performing manufacturing and distribution companies stay ahead of the curve by automating and integrating processes to improve efficiency, enhance customer service, and maximize profitability. The benefits of implementing an ERP system to optimize operations and create a solid platform for growth far outweigh the costs—provided it’s the right solution and was deployed carefully.

Scanlon Partners helps companies minimize risk and effectively guides organizations through the evaluation, selection, and implementation process to realize the full value of their ERP investment.

Assessing operational capabilities and resolving issues first—prior to ERP solution selection—is the key to ERP success. Unfortunately, crucial first steps are often overlooked or ignored, making optimization or remediation of existing ERP systems necessary. In these situations, Pete frequently teams with Mike Tincher, co-founder and president of Buker, Inc., a worldwide management education and consulting firm.

A published author and authority on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma business practices, ERP, and supply chain management, Mike lends his expertise to diagnose problem areas and present viable recommendations to close the gap between desired and current levels of operational performance.

Together with Mike Tincher, Scanlon Partners delivers comprehensive ERP operations optimization and program execution services dramatically increasing an organization’s probability of success. Providing objectivity and sound business insight throughout the ERP life cycle, the Scanlon Partners team works collaboratively to:

  • Define the primary business problem to solve and ensure alignment around critical success factors.
  • Determine vital requirements and performance metrics to assess post-implementation results.
  • Evaluate existing processes and systems to identify opportunities to maximize efficiency and business benefit.
  • Conduct a thorough requirements analysis to confirm and prioritize required system functionality.
  • Facilitate vendor review, selection, contract negotiation, management, and coordination with internal resources.
  • Provide program leadership and best practices in change management to achieve successful implementation and adoption.