What does it take to successfully navigate a massive IT transformation without ending up in the headlines?
In this episode of Insights for IT Negotiations, hosts John Belden and Kylie Chisholm are joined by Upper Edge Chief Advisory Officer Len Riley and OG&E’s Director of Technology Strategy, Kevin Lagge, to break down OG&E’s five-year SAP S/4HANA and RISE transformation journey. Kevin shares candid lessons from the front lines around Phase 0 decision-making, executive alignment, negotiating early SAP RISE contracts, and managing a multi–systems integrator model.
The conversation also explores how strong governance, built-in flexibility, and innovative use of generative AI helped OG&E stay on track, control costs, and ultimately thrive through change, all with the help of UpperEdge.
A must-listen for IT leaders facing large-scale ERP, cloud, or digital transformation initiatives.
Resources:
WHITE PAPER – Driving Value Through Discipline: How an Energy Company Reimagined Transformation with UpperEdge
BLOG – Pivot Points: How Smart Clients Avoid Cost Overruns in Large IT Programs