Program Assurance that Builds Confidence in Delivery
What is Program Assurance?
Program Assurance is the structured, independent evaluation of program and project performance, governance, and risk management. It ensures that critical initiatives remain aligned with strategic objectives, deliver the planned benefits, and comply with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations.
At CTO Consulting, we provide expert assurance through deep insight, experience, and a commitment to improving delivery confidence for complex digital and transformation programs.
Our Approach to Program Assurance
We apply a proven, structured assurance framework tailored to public and private sector environments:
Planning and Engagement
Work with program sponsors to define assurance scope and cadence aligned with strategic and delivery risks.
Governance and Structure Review
Evaluate program governance, decision-making authority, and organisational alignment to ensure effective control and accountability.
Risk and Delivery Confidence Assessment
Assess delivery progress, risk posture, and dependency management against program milestones and expectations.
Stakeholder Insight
Engage with executive leaders, delivery teams, and partner stakeholders to validate understanding, expectations, and alignment.
Actionable Recommendations
Provide pragmatic, risk-based advice and clear actions to improve assurance, governance, and delivery capability.
Problems We Solve
Our assurance services help executive leaders and SROs navigate and mitigate issues such as:
Lack of transparency or confidence in delivery performance
Ineffective program governance and decision-making
Inadequate risk and dependency management
Misalignment between delivery teams and executive sponsors
Challenges preparing for external audits, Gateway reviews, or DTA DCAs
Why CTO Consulting for Program Assurance?
Proven track record providing independent assurance on major federal transformation programs, including DAFF, Defence, ACIC, and Treasury
Expert practitioners with decades of hands-on program delivery, recovery, and assurance across ERP, cloud, and cyber initiatives
DTA-Aligned Approach for Tier 1 and Tier 2 programs, including structured DCAs, board reporting, and stakeholder engagement
Practical insight from real-world delivery leadership—our advice is informed, actionable, and focused on outcomes, not theory
Get Started with CTO Consulting
Partnering with CTO Consulting equips your organisation with independent, structured programme assurance that builds confidence in delivery and ensures alignment with strategic objectives.
Our expert-led approach strengthens governance, enhances risk management, and provides clear, actionable insights—driving transparency, accountability, and successful outcomes for complex transformation initiatives.
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Stuart is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years’ experience delivering service management solutions and turning around complex projects. Known for his pragmatic, consultative style, Stuart designs and implements sustainable, commercially sound solutions across industries—earning trust as a fixer, builder, and safe pair of hands in challenging environments..
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Mark is a results-driven Program Director known for leading complex IT transformations in high-stakes environments. With deep expertise in delivery management, program assurance, and PMO leadership, he drives pragmatic, resilient execution. Mark is a trusted advisor for mission-critical programs across enterprise and government.
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