IT Governance Advisor
Ongoing IT governance after carve-out, M&A, and IT transformation – ensuring your investment pays off and the transition to steady-state operations succeeds. 2–3 days per month, one dedicated point of contact.
From EUR 3,500/month · 2–3 days/month
The critical phase begins after Day-1
The carve-out is complete, the program team is being dissolved – but the new IT landscape must be stabilized and transitioned into steady-state operations. Common challenges:
TSA deadlines approaching
Transitional Service Agreements have hard end dates – failure to migrate on time risks operational disruptions or costly extensions.
Governance vacuum
The project organization is dissolved, but the line organization is not yet ready to independently manage the new IT landscape.
Architecture erosion
Without ongoing oversight, implementations drift from the target architecture – technical debt accumulates gradually.
Knowledge transfer stalls
Critical know-how from the carve-out program risks being lost before it is embedded in the operations organization.
Missing vendor management
New service providers and contracts require active management – but the organization lacks the experience.
Open risks
Outstanding migration packages, technical debt, and change requests require continuous management – without clear ownership, they remain unresolved.
Scope of services
As your IT Governance Advisor, I support the stabilization and handover phase with a fixed monthly allocation – as a reliable sparring partner for IT management and executive leadership.
Governance & steering
IT board participation, governance reporting, escalation management, and decision preparation for the steering committee.
TSA management
Monitor Transitional Service Agreements, track deadlines, manage exit planning, and identify extension risks.
Architecture governance
Monitor target architecture compliance, manage deviations, maintain standards and guidelines.
Operational handover monitoring
Track knowledge transfer progress, verify SLA compliance, provide incident support during the transition period.
Vendor & partner management
Service provider coordination, contract management, performance reviews of new providers.
Risk & change management
Maintain risk register, assess change requests, track outstanding migration packages.
Monthly reporting
Governance status report with KPI dashboard, traffic light assessment, and management presentation.
Typical monthly rhythm
| Week | Activity |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Status meeting with IT management, KPI review, prioritize open topics |
| Week 2 | TSA status check, vendor reviews, architecture alignment |
| Week 3 | Update risk register, assess change requests |
| Week 4 | Prepare governance status report, prepare management update |
Service levels
- All advisory services within allocation
- Monthly status meeting (60 min)
- Compact monthly governance report
- Quarterly architecture & TSA reviews
- Response within 24h (business days)
- Everything in Basic, plus:
- Extended allocation for TSA exit & vendor management
- Monthly on-site presence (recommended)
- Quarterly management presentation
- Annual governance review workshop
Additional days as needed: EUR 1,600/day · Minimum term: 6 months · All prices excl. VAT
Governance Advisor vs. in-house hire vs. large consultancy
| Aspect | Governance Advisor | In-house hire | Large consultancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | EUR 42–60K | EUR 120K+ (FTE) | EUR 200+/h |
| Availability | Immediately available | Months for recruiting | Weeks for staffing |
| Carve-out knowledge | End-to-end continuity | Months of onboarding | New consultants without context |
| Flexibility | Scalable, cancelable | Fixed costs, employment protection | High minimum volumes |
| Independence | Vendor-independent | Company focus | Often vendor-tied |
Why Nexus
End-to-end carve-out continuity
From readiness check through the program to ongoing governance – one advisor who knows your IT landscape in detail.
13+ years of experience
IT architecture, governance, and transformation in complex enterprise environments – critical infrastructure, financial services, IT service providers.
Certified expertise
AWS Architect, Microsoft Architect, TOGAF, PRINCE2. Vendor-independent, no product sales.
Founder model
Simon Schilling works personally as your advisor – no consultant roulette, consistent quality.
Onboarding: The first 4 weeks
Week 1 – Kickoff & handover
Handover from the carve-out program, capture open items, assess current risk posture.
Week 2 – TSA review
Inventory all active TSAs, verify deadlines, assess exit readiness.
Week 3 – Architecture & operations review
Assess target architecture status, knowledge transfer progress, and SLA baseline.
Week 4 – First governance report
First governance status report and governance roadmap for the next 6 months.
Complementary services
For security leadership needs, consider combining with the Virtual CISO (B.4). For new transactions, the Carve-Out Readiness Check (D.1) and IT Carve-Out Program (D.2) are available.
Founder model: no consultant roulette
Simon Schilling works personally as your IT Governance Advisor. 13+ years of IT experience in architecture, governance, and transformation. Certified: AWS Architect, Azure Architect, TOGAF, PRINCE2. Vendor-independent, no product sales.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to have completed a carve-out program with Nexus first?
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What happens if I need more than the agreed allocation?
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Do you work remotely or on-site?
Secure IT governance after your carve-out?
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