Strategic Assessment and Recommendations for a 5-Year Digital Transformation Program for a GCC PowerCompany
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE
A leading GCC power company embarked on a 5-Year Digital Transformation Program (DTP) to modernize operations and enhance business alignmentthrough digital initiatives. At the mid-term mark, the company sought an independent evaluation to assess the program’s progress, challenges, risks, andimpact on business objectives. The goal was to enhance the strategic alignment of digital initiatives, measure value realization, and provide strategicrecommendations for maximizing the transformation’s effectiveness in the remaining program period.
PROJECT APPROACH
The project was executed in three key phases:
- DTP Current Status Review – A deep dive into the status, risks, and progress of digital initiatives with a focus on:
- Business alignment & value management
- Execution & portfolio management
- Governance & IT organization setup
- DTP Strategic Business Alignment & Impact Evaluation – Analyzed user adoption rates, KPIs, business cases, and effectiveness of digital initiatives toensure business objectives were met.
- Conclusions & Strategic Recommendations – Developed a board-level presentation with actionable recommendations for ensuring the remainingtransformation efforts drive optimal business value.
OUR METHODOLOGY
A structured assessment framework was applied, leveraging:
- DTP Assessment Framework – Evaluated transformation maturity and execution status.
- SWOT Analysis – Identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
- Business User Questionnaires – Gathered insights on user adoption and digital initiative effectiveness.
- Value Generation & Budget Analysis – Assessed financial impact and return on investment (ROI) for digital projects.
- Initiative Assessment Framework – Prioritized initiatives based on strategic importance and feasibility.
