Engagement models

Stop Paying for Hours. Start Paying for Outcomes.

Every model below is built to reduce your dependency on billable hours — not maximize them.

Fixed fee

Cost & Architecture Review

A fixed-fee engagement to see exactly where your cost is coming from before you commit to anything larger.

  • System and license inventory
  • User and license analysis
  • Architecture review
  • Process and integration review
  • Cost analysis and savings model
  • Target architecture
  • Prioritized roadmap
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Most flexible

Fixed outcome

Optimization Sprint

A fixed-outcome sprint focused on one concrete result — not an open-ended block of hours.

  • Reduce a license footprint
  • Automate a workflow
  • Replace a manual process
  • Build a lightweight portal
  • Connect two systems
  • Clean and migrate data
  • Rescue a delayed implementation
Start an Optimization Sprint

Monthly, outcome-oriented

Embedded FDE

A dedicated Forward Deployed Engineer plus AI delivery agents, embedded on an ongoing basis.

  • Dedicated Forward Deployed Engineer
  • AI delivery agents
  • Continuous implementation
  • License and cost monitoring
  • Architecture management
  • Integration development
  • Workflow optimization & release management
Add an Embedded FDE

Custom program

Enterprise Transformation

A custom program for multi-platform, multi-entity environments with more complex governance needs.

  • Multi-platform architecture
  • Multi-entity / multi-region rollout
  • Governance and compliance program
  • Dedicated FDE team
  • Executive reporting cadence
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Savings-Aligned Engagement

For selected engagements, PartnerMCP may offer a commercial structure that combines a platform fee with a performance component based on validated, agreed-upon savings. This is not available for every engagement — it depends on the ability to establish a clear, measurable baseline.

Discuss a Savings-Aligned Model
Before you decide

Questions worth asking

Are you simply replacing expensive consultants with cheaper consultants?
No. PartnerMCP changes the delivery model. A Forward Deployed Engineer uses AI agents, automation, reusable connectors, and standardized infrastructure to reduce the amount of manual work required.
Why would a traditional partner not already optimize our licenses?
Some do. However, traditional implementation engagements are often focused on deploying the purchased product rather than redesigning the customer's total access model and reducing the amount of software required.
Can you guarantee license savings?
No. Savings depend on current usage, contract structure, license rules, business requirements, security, and vendor policies. PartnerMCP provides evidence-based recommendations and an implementation plan.
Are you bypassing platform licensing?
No. PartnerMCP does not enable unauthorized access, credential sharing, or prohibited license avoidance. It helps customers select the right licensed access model and redesign workflows using approved platform capabilities, portals, integrations, and automation.
Can every user be moved away from a full license?
No. Power users often require full functionality. The goal is to distinguish users who need full access from users who do not.
What if we are locked into a multi-year contract?
PartnerMCP can still improve usage, adoption, process efficiency, and renewal preparation. Some savings may be realized immediately, while others may occur at the next contractual adjustment or renewal.
How do you calculate cost per user?
PartnerMCP includes more than the license price. It may include implementation allocation, support, administration, integration dependency, training, and change-request cost.
What happens after the implementation?
PartnerMCP can continue monitoring usage, costs, system health, licenses, integrations, and optimization opportunities.
Your Implementation Partner Should Be Trying to Reduce Your Bill

Stop paying for complexity. Start building a system that gets faster, simpler, and less expensive every month.

PartnerMCP analyzes your users, licenses, workflows, systems, implementation model, and ongoing consulting costs — then builds a practical plan to reduce your total cost of ownership.