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IT Project Audit
Has the project stalled, the budget is growing and deadlines are history? We conduct IT project audits: analysing the current state, identifying root causes of problems and preparing a recovery plan. An independent external assessment lets you see what's hard to spot from inside the project. The audit report contains specific recommendations, not just a diagnosis.
Why choose us
- ✓Unbiased analysis of the actual state
- ✓Root-cause identification for delays and budget overruns
- ✓Concrete recommendations, not just a diagnosis
- ✓Recovery plan with priorities and timelines
What we look at
Are requirements documented, agreed and realistic? Is the scope stable or are changes constantly being introduced without a process?
Is the timeline achievable given actual progress? Is spending in line with the plan — and if not, what's driving the variance?
Are responsibilities clear and owned? Is communication between teams and vendors working, or are things falling through the gaps?
Is the codebase in a state that supports the schedule? Are architecture decisions sound or is growing technical debt silently undermining delivery?
How are risks identified and tracked? Is there a formal change management process, or are changes absorbed informally and invisibly?
Signs you may need an audit
- —Deadlines keep slipping with no clear explanation
- —Budget is growing but deliverables aren't appearing
- —Communication between teams or with the vendor has broken down
- —Nobody has a clear picture of the actual project state
- —You're considering replacing the team or vendor
What the report contains
- ✓Root cause analysis of identified problems
- ✓Concrete recommendations with priorities
- ✓Recovery plan with timelines and owners
- ✓Independent assessment you can share with stakeholders
How the audit works
Kickoff & access
We agree on the audit scope, collect relevant materials (documentation, plans, contracts) and schedule interviews with key project participants.
Analysis
We analyse the documentation, codebase, communication history and financial data. We interview the team, vendors and business stakeholders independently.
Findings & report
We prepare the written report: a diagnosis of the current state, identified root causes and prioritised recommendations.
Presentation & next steps
We present findings to the decision-makers and support the discussion about which recommendations to act on and in what order.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an audit take?
Typically 1–3 weeks depending on project size and the depth of the analysis required. We can also do a lighter express assessment in a few days if you need a quick read on the situation.
Do we need to involve the whole team?
We need access to key people: the project manager, tech lead, business owner and at least one vendor representative. The more voices we hear independently, the more accurate the picture.
What if the audit reveals serious problems?
The report is a starting point, not a verdict. We focus on actionable recommendations: what to do, in what order and with what expected outcome. We can also stay on to help implement the recovery plan.