External IT project management (HERMES)
Organisations with an IT project that need experienced, method-confident project management on a temporary basis — particularly in public-sector and regulated settings.
Updated: 2026-09
External IT project management takes over steering a project from initialisation to closure — following HERMES where the public sector or regulated environments require it. You get leadership, clean documentation and reliable communication without having to fill a position internally.
IT projects rarely fail on the technology and almost always on the steering: unclear responsibilities, scope creep, poor communication, missing documentation. In public-sector and regulated settings, where a method such as HERMES is prescribed, that becomes a hurdle.
Experienced external project management brings exactly that steering — method-confident, independent, and focused on a successful outcome.
What you get
Project steering
Leading the project from initialisation to closure.
HERMES-compliant documentation
The outputs and phase approvals the method requires.
Stakeholder communication
Status reporting and alignment that enable trust and decisions.
Risk and change management
Actively steering risks and changes rather than reacting after the fact.
How it runs
- 01
Initialisation
Clarifying the mandate and setting goals, scope and approach.
- 02
Conception
Working out requirements and the solution in a structured way.
- 03
Realisation
Steering delivery, progress and risks.
- 04
Rollout & closure
Supporting go-live, closing cleanly and handing over.
Price framing
As an engagement or a package. We discuss scope and price range in a first conversation and put both in writing.
Indicative, not a binding quote — the frame is confirmed during scoping.
What drives the price? → Cost guide
Parent service: IT Consulting
FAQ
Do you always work to HERMES?
Where it is required — for public-sector work, for instance — yes. Otherwise we choose the method that fits the project, from agile to classic.
From what project size is this worth it?
As soon as a project has several parties, real risks and a binding deadline, professional project management pays for itself.
How is the engagement structured?
As a time-limited engagement over the project duration, with a clearly defined role and accountability.
External IT project management (HERMES)
Organisations with an IT project that need experienced, method-confident project management on a temporary basis — particularly in public-sector and regulated settings.