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RANA DORADA CONSULTING

Fractional Executive Leadership

Get Enterprise-Level Systems Leadership
Without the $200K+ Full-Time Hire

Fractional CIO & PMO Director with 25 years of proven experience helping mid-market companies execute critical initiatives successfully.

✓ No obligation ✓ Available immediately ✓ 25+ years experience

Is Your Organization Struggling With Any of These?

You're not alone. These are the most common challenges we solve.

You're Losing Sleep Over Your ERP Implementation

Status reports say "green" but your gut says otherwise. Vendors miss meetings, your team is confused, and go-live keeps slipping. You can't afford another failed implementation, but you don't have anyone who's actually done this before.

You Keep Asking 'When?' and You Don't Get an Answer

Every update is damage control. $500K budgets are now $800K. Dates keep slipping, and your team can't explain what's blocking progress. You're reporting to stakeholders next week, and "we're working on it" won't cut it.

Your Vendor Says It's Your Fault the System Doesn't Work

4 months became 9. Your vendor blames your team for not being "ready." Your team can't explain what's broken. You've paid 60% of the contract with almost nothing to show for it.

Your Digital Strategy is a 90-Slide Deck That Nobody's Executing

Consultants delivered beautiful PowerPoints about "digital maturity." Your drawers are full of roadmaps. Six months later, nothing has changed. Your competitors are moving faster while you're still talking about what you should do.

You Have No Idea Which Projects to Kill

You're funding eight "strategic" initiatives, but can't explain how they connect or which ones matter. Teams are stepping on each other, resources are stretched thin, and there's no single source of truth. When asked "what's our portfolio worth?" you have to make something up.

You Need Executive-Level Expertise, Not Another $200K Salary

You know what's missing—someone who's delivered transformations, can talk to the board, and won't need six months to ramp up. But you can't justify $200K+ when you're not sure how long you'll need them. You need the expertise without the overhead, commitment, or risk of a bad hire.

If you checked even one box above, fractional leadership is your solution.

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Enterprise Expertise. Mid-Market Reality. Fractional Flexibility.

Get the same caliber of leadership as Fortune 500 companies—scaled to your needs, budget, and timeline.

25+

Years of Experience

Deep expertise in PMO setup, ERP implementations, and digital transformation, from strategy through to delivery across global organizations.

50+

Countries Served

Led projects across Europe, the Americas and beyond for organizations within multiple sectors including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and NGOs.

3x

Growth Delivered

Foundational in defining operations within multiple award-winning professional services organizations, leading to as much as a tripling of company size in one example.

What Makes Fractional Leadership Different

Execution, Not Just Advice

We don't deliver reports and disappear. We work alongside your teams, make decisions, and execute—from sprint facilitation to vendor negotiations.

Strategic + Tactical

C-level strategic thinking combined with hands-on implementation expertise. We design the framework and help build it.

Knowledge Transfer Built In

Every engagement includes coaching and documentation so your team sustains improvements long after we're gone.

Flexible & Scalable

Scale up during critical phases, scale down as capabilities mature. No long-term commitments or benefits overhead.

Immediate Availability

No 3-month recruitment process. We can start within 1-2 weeks for urgent projects or stabilization needs.

Cross-Industry Perspective

Bring best practices from multiple sectors—not just what one company in one industry does.

Core Services

Flexible engagements designed for growing organizations

Fractional PMO Director

Build or optimize your project management office with proven frameworks, governance, and tool implementations.

Ideal for: Companies managing 5+ strategic initiatives without formal PMO structure

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Digital Transformation Consulting

Navigate complex implementations with strategic roadmaps, vendor selection, and end-to-end project leadership.

Ideal for: Organizations planning ERP implementations or major technology investments

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Professional Services Operations

Optimize consulting or software services delivery with structured processes and improved margins.

Ideal for: Service providers struggling with project profitability or efficiency

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Systems Implementation Leadership

Expert guidance for business systems implementation, ERP and beyond, from selection through go-live and stabilization.

Ideal for: Companies implementing enterprise systems without internal expertise

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Agile Coaching & Scrum Master

Transform development teams with hands-on Scrum Master leadership, sprint facilitation, and methodology implementation.

Ideal for: Software teams transitioning to or optimizing Agile practices

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Interim Project/Program Management

Immediate experienced leadership for critical projects requiring stabilization, recovery, or full lifecycle management.

Ideal for: Organizations facing project crises or unexpected leadership gaps

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Not sure which service fits your needs?

Let's discuss your specific situation in a free 90-minute consultation.

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Testimonials

" Barry stayed highly engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle, working seamlessly with customers, designers, and configuration teams to ensure alignment and successful outcomes. What truly sets Barry apart is his ability to bridge the gap between customer needs and technical execution. "

Digital Transformation | Delivery | Project Management

" Barry is a must for every team. When the lights go out and everyone is running away, you’ll find Barry in the trenches, going the extra mile, not because it’s fun, but because it needs to be done. "

Professional Services | Operational Excellence | Team Management

" Barry did an excellent job on the projects, demonstrating exceptional management with both the client and the work team. Throughout the project, he successfully executed the implementations and developments within the client's contracted timelines and within the budget. "

Professional Services | ERP Implementation | Growth

Industries Served

Non-Profit Organizations Financial Services Healthcare Manufacturing FMCG Professional Services IT Services Retail

Flexible Engagement Models

Choose the approach that fits your needs and budget

MOST POPULAR

Monthly Retainer

Ongoing strategic oversight with predictable costs and priority support.

  • 1-2 days per week
  • Monthly strategy sessions
  • Priority scheduling
  • Dedicated communication

Ongoing support

Project-Based

Fixed-scope engagements with clear deliverables and timelines.

  • Defined outcomes
  • Fixed investment
  • 6-16 week timeline
  • Knowledge transfer included

Fixed fee based on scope

Hourly Consulting

Maximum flexibility for ad-hoc guidance or specialized expertise.

  • Pay only for time used
  • No minimum commitment
  • Emergency support available
  • Perfect for spot needs

Time and Materials

Value-Based Pricing Also Available

For cost reduction, revenue enablement, or efficiency improvement initiatives, we can tie fees to measurable outcomes.

Requires baseline metrics and success criteria definition

Ready to Transform Your Operations?

Schedule a complimentary 90-minute consultation to explore how fractional leadership can accelerate your strategic objectives.

What You'll Get:

Honest assessment of your current situation
Strategic recommendations tailored to your context
Clear understanding of engagement options

We'll respond within 24 hours to schedule your consultation