Control Center Systems
Control Center Modernization Assessment: a 60–90 day blueprint
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!
The question we answerWhere do we start modernizing our control center, and how do we build a business case leadership will fund?
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
Current-state assessment, needs assessment and roadmap
- 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
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
Download the Readiness Assessment (PDF)
Part of Control Center Systems.