Synapri partnered with a Central Government Digital Portfolio Team to design and deliver a Strategic Investment Portfolio capability, improving how change initiatives were prioritised, governed and measured.

By embedding a specialist portfolio delivery team within the Portfolio Planning & Resourcing function, Synapri helped establish greater visibility, stronger governance and a consistent approach to managing digital transformation investment.

The Challenge

The organisation needed a more consistent and scalable approach to portfolio management to support complex digital change initiatives.

Key priorities included:

  • Aligning investment decisions with departmental strategy and transformation objectives
  • Improving governance, assurance and compliance processes
  • Creating clearer visibility of portfolio performance, risks and dependencies
  • Establishing a consistent approach to measuring benefits and outcomes
  • Improving resource planning and delivery confidence


Our Approach

Synapri deployed a multidisciplinary team of portfolio specialists, working collaboratively within the client’s Digital function to establish a robust portfolio management operating model.

Portfolio Governance & Assurance

We designed governance frameworks, stage gates and investment assurance processes aligned with government best practice, enabling stronger oversight and informed decision-making.

Portfolio Planning & Reporting

We introduced integrated planning, forecasting and dependency management processes using standardised tools, including Microsoft Project, improving visibility across transformation activity.

Benefits Realisation

We implemented a structured benefits management framework to define, track and report measurable outcomes, ensuring investment decisions remained focused on value delivery.

PMO Capability

We established effective RAID management, governance forums and reporting cycles to improve transparency, accountability and portfolio control.

Together, these capabilities created a cohesive portfolio operating model spanning governance, planning, reporting and benefits management.

The Impact

The programme delivered measurable improvements across portfolio management and digital transformation delivery:

  • Stronger strategic alignment between investment decisions and departmental priorities
  • Improved decision-making through consistent, reliable portfolio data and reporting
  • Greater transparency across risks, dependencies and delivery performance
  • Enhanced governance and assurance aligned with central government standards
  • Clearer measurement of value, linking investment to measurable outcomes
  • Sustainable portfolio capability embedded within the organisation

The Value Delivered

“Synapri delivered an outcomes-focused portfolio model that enables continuous improvement and provides the structure, insight and confidence needed to prioritise and deliver complex digital change.”

 

Delivering complex digital change requires the right expertise, governance and insight. Synapri supports public sector organisations with specialist talent and delivery capability to improve transformation outcomes.

Speak with Lawrence Talmage to explore how we can support your digital portfolio and transformation goals.

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