Choosing project delivery vs dedicated capacity

Introduction

Not every mandate needs the same commercial model. Choosing between project delivery and dedicated capacity early prevents mismatched expectations.

When project delivery fits

Use scoped engagements when outcomes are well bounded:

• Migrations with a defined cutover window

• Security assessments and remediation sprints

• Building a discrete application module or MVP

When dedicated capacity fits

Choose embedded capacity when context compounds over time:

• Ongoing platform ownership and on-call readiness

• Continuous security posture improvement

• Product engineering that needs deep stack familiarity

A simple decision test

Ask: Will the next three months look like the last three? If the work is repeating and context-heavy, dedicate capacity. If it is a one-time outcome, run a project.