Technology Operations Assessment

$4.2B Multi-National Packaging Corporation

A private equity-backed, global packaging company acquired another global competitor and desired synergies for its technology operation following the first 100 days post transaction close
An actionable playbook was needed for the global chief information officer (CIO), who would be hired upon conclusion of the engagement to execute the strategic plan

Performed an in-depth IT assessment and full control objectives for information and related technologies (COBIT) maturity review to pinpoint the business-critical needs
Provided detailed cost analysis of technology spend for all contracts, resources, and software
Provided a prioritized roadmap to achieve business critical synergies over a 12-month period and a forecast of prioritized efforts beyond based on EBITDA improvement potential
Created a 26-week playbook and a heat map of critical areas of focus based on a COBIT framework for the new CIO to use

Delivered a 12-month strategic IT roadmap
Delivered a detailed action plan in support of the top 10 priorities specified on the IT roadmap with supportive cost analysis for the CIO to undertake immediately
Provided an organizational assessment to the new CIO with recommendations to address the critical risk areas citing specific deficiencies or contract issues
Provided a rationalization plan that demonstrated pros and cons of each system and the financial long-term benefit of consolidation for specific core business applications