Renewable Project Lifecycle Process Improvement
ScottMadden helped a rapidly growing renewable energy developer transition from a fragmented and inefficient start-up to a smoothly functioning mid-sized enterprise set up with governance structures, clear processes, and streamlined operations.
Operational Clarity
Established end-to-end process clarity, enabling more efficient scaling of renewable energy project operations
Cross-Divisional Governance
Designed governance structures to drive accountability and reduce lifecycle delays across cross-functional teams
Enterprise Future-Proofing
Positioned the client for sustainable growth by identifying and prioritizing operational efficiencies across the project portfolio
Challenge
A rapidly growing US renewable energy developer realized the need to transition from an agile, start-up operational model to a scalable, enterprise-level organization. The company’s project lifecycle processes were fragmented, lacked governance, and suffered from inefficiencies, hindering its ability to effectively manage increased complexity and scale. ScottMadden was engaged to help develop clear process ownership, governance structures, and streamlined operations that are critical for enabling future growth.
Process
- Performed a comprehensive current state assessment of the client’s end-to-end project lifecycle, mapping critical workflows and identifying operational bottlenecks and process misalignments
- Defined key handoff points across functional teams to enhance accountability and reduce project delays
- Developed a governance framework to formalize decision-making structures, ensure process consistency, and enable effective risk management across the project portfolio
- Identified process optimization opportunities to enhance operational efficiencies, eliminate redundancies, and support scalability within the project management framework
Result
- Developed detailed end-to-end process mapping, setting the foundation for a strategic management model that provided enhanced organizational clarity and alignment, enabling the client to effectively manage growth
- Recommended a governance structure that established clearer roles and responsibilities, improving accountability and decision-making across projects
- Identified and prioritized process improvement initiatives that are expected to lead to significant operational efficiencies and position the company for long-term sustainable growth
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