Upbeat Solutions

Upbeat Solutions blends business acumen with IT expertise to help organizations thrive by creating strategies and leading programs that align technical capabilities with organizational goals. Upbeat provides provides fractional Operations leadership and strategic IT consulting. Traci Stewart, Founder and Principal Consultant, spent 25+ years in Internal IT and Consulting in a Fortune 500 company, before starting Upbeat Solutions. She has experience in a variety of industries, including high tech, consumer goods, telecommunications, and Federal and State government. Fractional Leadership: • Chief Operating Officer • Chief Information Officer • Chief of Staff • Program Operations Executive IT & Business Strategy: • IT & Business Vision, Strategy and Investment Planning • IT Roadmap Development • Objectives & Key Results (OKR) Definition • Operating Model Definition and Assessment • Workforce Strategy Definition • IT Assessment and Gap | Opportunity Analysis • Prioritization Framework Development • Executive Briefing Development • Leadership Workshop Planning and Facilitation • Leadership Coaching IT & Stakeholder Governance: • IT Governance Framework & Stakeholder Modeling • Vendor Management Framework • Governance Committee Preparation and Facilitation • Performance Measurement Framework Program Leadership & Management: • Program Strategy and Planning • Program Oversight • Program Management Office Setup • Issue | Risk | Scope Management Framework • Program Assessment Organizational Change Management: • Change Readiness and Impact Assessment • Change Strategy and Plan Development • Communications & Training Planning and Execution • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Integration Business Operations: • IT Investment | Financial Management • Policy | Procedure Development and Assessment • Rhythm of Business Assessment • Software Selection • Demand Management | Capacity Planning • Process Improvement • Talent Onboarding | Offboarding | Engagement Practices