Case Studies.
Case Studies.
Thesis: Rationalizing fragmented infrastructure to drive EBITDA improvement following acquisition-led growth.
Deployment: Projekt4 embedded senior multi-cloud architects and FinOps specialists into the Enterprise Cloud Strategy function.
Outcome: Achieved a 40% reduction in TCO and standardized the governance model across all business units.
Thesis: Executing a rapid European divestment without interrupting revenue flows or damaging customer relationships.
Deployment: Projekt4 deployed a senior supply chain transformation expert to design a transitional operating model and decouple ERP dependencies.
Outcome: Zero operational disruption throughout the separation period with a fully auditable OTC separation.
Thesis: Accelerating post-merger integration to remove operational drag and cross-sell friction ahead of a secondary sale.
Deployment: Projekt4 placed a functional collaboration architect and security/governance specialists to design a unified tenant strategy.
Outcome: Consolidated 4 tenants in 12 weeks, reducing IT overhead by 35%.
Thesis: Achieving full technology independence within aggressive TSA deadlines following separation from a corporate parent.
Deployment: Projekt4 provided a dedicated carve-out programme lead and technical architecture team to manage the transition.
Outcome: Full technology independence in 100 days; TSA costs reduced by eliminating vendor dependencies ahead of deadline.
Thesis: De-risking active M&A by stabilizing fragmented ERP landscapes and automating manual financial processes.
Deployment: Projekt4 deployed a senior SAP programme architect and finance transformation lead to stabilize critical operational processes.
Outcome: Monthly close reduced from 12 days to 4 days; intercompany reconciliation automated across 4 of 6 entities.
Thesis: Protecting exit value by remediating material data governance risks identified during early-stage exit processes.
Deployment: Projekt4 placed a data governance architect and compliance specialists to map the landscape and design a harmonized framework.
Outcome: Completed data risk register in 6 weeks; transformed a 'red flag' into a strength for the acquirer's due diligence.
Thesis: Aligning fragmented cloud architecture directly to commercial KPIs and investor reporting needs.
Deployment: Projekt4 embedded senior cloud architects and financial governance specialists to design a greenfield FinOps capability.
Outcome: 30% monthly cloud cost savings and real-time transparency across global units.
Thesis: Delivering immediate EBITDA improvement without capital expenditure through predictive operational modeling.
Deployment: Projekt4 assembled a senior execution pod (Delivery Manager, Data Strategy Architect, Lead Data Scientists).
Outcome: Generated €120K savings within two months; identified a 7.7× ROI on engagement costs.
Thesis: De-risking regulatory exposure by automating remediation prioritization during a core banking system migration.
Deployment: Projekt4 embedded DevSecOps specialists to implement compliance-as-code frameworks into CI/CD pipelines.
Outcome: 90% reduction in false-positive vulnerability alerts; audit-ready, fully governed cloud environment.
Thesis: Moving from AI strategy to measurable clinical delivery by bridging the gap between governance and adoption.
Deployment: Projekt4 placed an experienced AI Programme Lead to partner with clinical directors and establish PMO disciplines.
Outcome: 6 stalled AI pilots moved to active delivery within 3 months; clinical engagement expanded from 2 to 11 leads.
Thesis: Standardizing data modeling for pan-European brands to drive campaign uplift and reduce setup time.
Deployment: Projekt4 embedded a CDP Expert and Team Lead to take technical ownership and lead a specialist team.
Outcome: Reduced per-client setup time by 40%; specialist team operating independently within 8 weeks.
Thesis: Protecting revenue for a FinTech by dismantling coordinated fraud networks that legacy systems failed to detect.
Deployment: Projekt4 embedded senior data scientists to design a hybrid graph and machine learning detection framework.
Outcome: 10 fraud rings dismantled; $3M in projected losses prevented.
Thesis: Strengthening unit economics for a scaling neo-bank through real-time detection of remittance fraud.
Deployment: Projekt4 placed a specialist team to deploy a graph-based scoring model with <150ms enrichment latency.
Outcome: £100K monthly fraud loss reduction and 10pp recall improvement.
Thesis: Releasing significant working capital by aligning tactical planning frameworks to executive strategy.
Deployment: Projekt4 deployed experts to redesign the S&OP framework and implement SAP IBP scenario modelling.
Outcome: 18% inventory reduction; strengthened executive S&OP decision cadence.
Thesis: Accelerating commercial visibility by aligning CRM architecture to the investment thesis.
Deployment: Projekt4 embedded a senior CRM and commercial operations specialist to design a structured Salesforce implementation.
Outcome: Pipeline visibility improved to actuals in 4 weeks; board reporting time reduced from 3 days to 4 hours.
Thesis: Scaling a MarTech practice by embedding senior architecture capability to lead complex client implementations.
Deployment: Projekt4 embedded a senior Salesforce Marketing Cloud Solutions Architect to lead discovery and implementation.
Outcome: Reduced per-client setup time by >30%; scaled practice from 3 to 8 enterprise accounts.
Thesis: Aligning HR and Finance governance across multiple production sites to enable a fully digital operating model.
Deployment: Projekt4 embedded an HR Transformation Consultant to redesign the governance model and build a digitalization roadmap.
Outcome: FTE budgeting aligned across the group for the first time; clean governance implemented across all sites.
Thesis: Tackling systemic operational risk by replacing Excel-based workarounds with hardened SAP IBP planning models.
Deployment: Projekt4 placed a Supply Chain and IBP specialist with deep industry-specific expertise.
Outcome: Measurably improved reporting accuracy; Excel-based dependencies reduced across all product planning groups.
Thesis: Reducing milestone slippage across a global chemical distributor by synchronizing multi-workstream dependencies.
Deployment: Projekt4 embedded a Finance Project Manager into the European Transformation Office.
Outcome: Synchronized ERP, financial consolidation, and treasury workstreams under a shared programme cadence.
Thesis: Strengthening fund services functions to handle growing portfolio complexity and international scaling.
Deployment: Projekt4 placed a senior Fund Services specialist to lead operational excellence and IT modernization.
Outcome: Reduced manual processing time by 35% through systematic automation of KYC/CDD and accounting workflows.
Thesis: Standardizing CI/CD practices and Kubernetes-based environments to support rapid engineering expansion.
Deployment: Projekt4 led the creation of a unified internal developer platform combining Kubernetes, Terraform, and Backstage.
Outcome: Faster idea-to-production cycles and higher deployment frequency with fewer incidents.
Thesis: Accelerating foundational capability for a growth-stage company to reduce long-term dependency on consultancies.
Deployment: Projekt4 designed a capability blueprint and delivered seven senior hires (AppSec, SRE, Cloud Platform, FinOps).
Outcome: Full cloud and security team operational in 8 weeks.
Thesis: Protecting a funding round and maintaining product momentum during a sudden leadership vacuum.
Deployment: Projekt4 placed a senior interim CTO within four working days.
Outcome: Series B closed successfully; product rebuild delivered on schedule; permanent CTO hired in 11 weeks.
Thesis: Establishing Series A operational disciplines and SOC 2 alignment for high-AUM platform infrastructure.
Deployment: Projekt4 sourced and placed an Engineering Manager to lead the platform team and own the infrastructure roadmap.
Outcome: Engineering velocity maintained through headcount growth; CI/CD pipeline reliability significantly improved.
Thesis: Maintaining engineering velocity during a period of structural leadership change mid-expansion.
Deployment: Projekt4 sourced and placed a Tech Team Lead and a Lead Backend Developer with Django expertise within 6 weeks.
Outcome: Zero disruption to product roadmap; tech stack continuity maintained across front and back end.
Thesis: Translating legacy system frustration into an investable business case for platform replacement.
Deployment: Projekt4 led the technology assessment, mapping the full technical landscape and producing the business case.
Outcome: Board-approved implementation roadmap and clear platform shortlist delivered on schedule.