Control Center Project Readiness Assessment: Proper Planning Upfront Pays Off

Let our 60-90 day assessment build a collaborative blueprint with your PMO. Most organizations have very low visibility into the critical mission of the control center. Then approach a capital project inside the PSP like they would any other enterprise software upgrade or new T-line build. SESC easily bridges the gaps between IT, OT, PMO, control center, field ops and C-suite so everyone has what they need for a shared true vision. Getting the approvals, funding, and support for success!

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SESC Control Center Project Readiness Assessment

Prepare with clarity. Modernize with confidence.

SESC’s Readiness Assessment is a short-term, limited-scope engagement designed to help utilities understand their current environment, find any gaps, and develop a clear, defensible plan to properly scope and estimate an upgrade.

The Challenge

Control centers are typically O&M centric; capital projects present internal challenges due to lack of familiarity
Limited visibility into existing system configurations and customizations
Unclear impacts to integrations, data, and control center workflows
Difficulty accurately estimating cost and schedule
Increased risk of product underperformance, delays, rework, and budget overruns

SESC’s Solution: What We Do

Current State Assessment – architecture, configuration, integrations, and data usage
Needs Analysis – business, operational, and technical requirements aligned to platform
Review existing practice; assessing blockers and identifying items to include in project scope
Incorporate business unit initiative opportunities with new system functionality
Gap Assessment – comparison of current vs. future state conditions & ownership
Upgrade Readiness Planning – approach, scope, risks, and dependencies

Deliverables

Current State Assessment Summary
Needs & Requirements Overview
Gap Analysis
Upgrade Readiness & Planning Report

Business Value

Reduced uncertainty and risks
Clear foundation for scope, schedule, and budget planning
Improved decision-making before committing resources

Why SESC

Deep experience supporting utility control centers in both IT and OT
Proven expertise across complex multi-utility deployments
Focused on Safety, Reliability, Compliance, & Budget with actionable guidance

Example SESC upgrade roadmap: iTOA v1 to v2 draft timeline and key activities across five phases — Example SESC roadmap: iTOA v1 → v2 draft timeline and key activities. Phase lengths vary based on scoping and complexity of the project. View the full graphic

Engagement Snapshot

Type: Capital Project Upgrade Readiness Assessment
Duration: Short-term (typ. 60-90 days), limited scope
Level of effort: Minimal – no disruption of day-to-day operations
Travel: Optional monthly onsite sessions: Kickoff & Workshop / Mid-Session Update / Presentation of Deliverables
Format: Time & Materials, Not to Exceed – straightforward cost management
Outcome: Clear plan with scope, roadmap, resource requirements, timeline, & budgetary impact estimates

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Proper planning upfront, pays off immediately!