Statement of Work
Commercial control and delivery certainty for critical projects.
An outcome-based model for delivering defined pieces of work with clear accountability and commercial certainty. Hudson's Statement of Work model allows you to engage a single partner for delivery, supported by agreed scope, timelines, governance and commercial terms.
Statement of Work provides a structured, outcome-based way to deliver defined pieces of work. Hudson takes accountability for delivery against an agreed scope, with clear timelines, governance and commercial terms. This approach simplifies supplier management while improving control, transparency and confidence in project outcomes.
When to use a Statement of Work
A Statement of Work engagement is suited to situations where defined outcomes need to be delivered with greater control and accountability. It's commonly used when the some of the following conditions apply.
- Project timelines are tight and internal capacity is limited
- Project spend is increasing without clear visibility or control
- Multiple contractors or suppliers are diluting accountability
- Delivery risk is fragmented across vendors
- Reporting lacks consistency
How a Statement of Work engagement works
Hudson partners with you to define the work upfront and takes accountability for delivery through a clear, structured approach. Each engagement is designed to provide a single point of accountability and consistent reporting across progress, risk and spend.
- Scope and deliverables are defined upfront
- Delivery timelines and milestones are agreed
- Governance and reporting frameworks are established
- Commercial terms are aligned to the agreed outcomes
- Hudson manages resourcing, delivery and oversight
What this approach delivers
- Clear accountability for delivery - Hudson is accountable for outcomes, not just resourcing
- Access to specialist capability - Skills are deployed when and where they are needed to deliver the work
- Improved cost control and transparency - Commercials are aligned to delivery, with clear visibility across spend
- Simplified supplier management - One partner, one contract one invoice
- Consistent reporting - Structured reporting across progress, milestones and financials
- Reduced management overhead - Less time coordinating suppliers and more time focused on priorities
What projects might suit a Statement of Work?
A Statement of Work engagement is suited to projects where outcomes can be clearly defined upfront and delivery needs to be managed with greater structure and accountability. It is commonly used for initiatives that require specialist capability, clear governance and predictable delivery without increasing permanent headcount. Some examples include:
- Technology initiatves and transformation programs
- PMO and project delivery support
- Business change and operational improvement
- Professional and corporate support initiatives
Is SOW right for you?