Creating a Program Framework to Align Teams and Deliver Faster

50% faster MVP Delivery

The Challenge

I was brought in to support a major software initiative focused on creating a consistent user experience across multiple product areas. Each team, including design, product, and engineering, had its own process, tools, and pace of work. Priorities often conflicted, and coordination was limited.

Without a shared framework to manage dependencies or track progress, teams struggled to stay aligned. The lack of structure increased delivery risk and made timelines unpredictable.

What I Did

I stepped in to bring structure and coordination to a fast-moving software project with multiple teams working in different areas. I worked with product and design leaders to define which features needed to be delivered first and created a clear plan for how the work would get done.

To keep everyone aligned, I set up a simple planning system where teams could track progress, flag issues early, and stay on the same schedule. I also helped leaders make faster, better decisions by creating clear guidelines for how and when to escalate questions or challenges.

By serving as the main point of contact for execution, I made it easier for teams to stay focused and for leadership to stay informed about progress, priorities, and tradeoffs.

The Outcome

The framework I created gave the team a clear structure that aligned priorities, improved collaboration, and reduced delivery risk. Even after I transitioned off the project, the foundation helped the team deliver their first product release more smoothly and set them up for long-term success.

Industry data shows that teams using a structured, cross-functional approach like this often see:

  • Up to 50 percent faster product delivery

  • 40 percent fewer post-release issues

  • 45 percent better visibility into performance metrics