System Architecture Pricing

I help growing organizations build human-centered, scalable systems that reduce operational drag and strengthen cross-functional alignment.

And of course you need clarity before you can commit resources.

I value transparency. That’s why pricing is outlined below — so you can understand the landscape before we talk specifics.

Your next step is to schedule a consult.

The consult helps you see what’s working, what’s not, and what your best next step is — whether we work together or not.

Organizations vary widely in decision-making maturity, cross-functional workflows, team structure and need for governance.

Because of that, fixed pricing upfront doesn’t serve anyone well.

The ranges below demonstrate how I think about scope. This can help orient you to where your needs might land before the consult.

Human-Centered Systems Architecture

Every organization is different — your systems, your people, your decision pathways, and the level of governance you already have in place.

That’s why every build — and subsequent pricing — is different, too.

What's going to work for your organization is as unique as your operational requirements. There are three main aspects to my pricing approach:

Clarity first.

We map the real problem, who owns what, and how work actually moves across your organization, teams, and functions. This is how we prevent hidden constraints and avoid creating new operational debt.

Outcomes over outputs.

We scope around the results you need — cleaner decisions, smoother handoffs, accurate data, aligned workflows — not just the tools, features or dashboards.

Structure with flexibility.

You get a clear roadmap and defined phases, paired with focused sprints that let us adjust responsibly as your team tests the initial build, and real needs surface.

Your systems should fit your workflow — not the other way around.

This structure gives us agility that's actually useful, without opening the door to unintentional scope creep.

Cost reflects complexity, stage of growth, and the depth of customization required.

During your consult I can typically ballpark the range for the project.

That’s not a committed number for me or for you — that's on purpose, and in everyone's best interest. Early numbers are directional, rather than definitive.

You get clear decision points at each phase.

These checkpoints keep scope aligned with reality, not assumptions, and let you stay in control as the work unfolds.

Discovery gives us a more accurate picture of what’s happening under the surface.

I issue an updated cost estimate grounded in your actual requirements and complexity.

Discovery is a standalone engagement.

No obligation to continue. You keep the feasibility study and implementation plan either way. (Prototypes remain my IP.)

During the build, scope is confirmed phase-by-phase.

I use 8-week cycles with regular strategy checkpoints to make sure we’re building the right thing at the right time and at the right depth.

These checkpoints ensure responsible adjustments as real needs surface, so the project stays aligned with your goals and your budget.

Project Budgets by Complexity

These ranges are inclusive of Discovery + Build.
Details on Training Programs & Rollout Support are below.

Single System + Essential Automations

$20,000 – $50,000 USD

We begin with one system to close a single gap.

Perhaps it's a simple but effective CRM, or creating a project tracker designed to suit your team, with views customized for their day to day.

Scope typically includes:
  • System setup for a single team or business area
  • Essential automations and integrations
  • Single system dashboards for one team

Multiple Connected Systems, Teams, Stakeholders or Migrations

$40,000 – $90,000 USD

Projects move into this category when they include:
  • Archtiecting design & implementation of 1–2 subsystems
  • Coordination with multiple stakeholders or teams
  • Moderate to complex automation or multiple integrations
  • Migrations, data repair, or data imports

This could look like refining your sales and fulfillment process, and then building and connecting CRM and Work Management solutions that give leadership real-time visibility into key metrics.

Enterprise Architecture & Multi-System Programs

$75,000 – $300,000+ USD

This includes:
  • Complex, interconnected solutions
  • Multiple subsystems (2+)
  • Multi-team/cross-function workflows
  • Layered automation or integration, and connections to legacy tools
  • Central hub dashboards to consolidate operational metrics
  • Anything high-stakes — e.g., system integration before or after acquisition/merger

Training & Change Management

Training, rollout, and change-management support are scoped separately. Every organization handles adoption differently, so we price that once we understand your team’s learning preferences and internal support structure.

tl;dr → Every organization is different. We scope your system in clear phases so the work reflects your real needs, not assumptions—and you always have visibility into cost before we move forward.

My Role Throughout

In all cases, I'm not just building tools—we're refining and elevating how your team operates.

Read More → "My Methodology: Governance First"

To find out what would be involved for your situation and unique needs, book a consult.

Let's Get Started

If you’re ready to clarify what’s slowing your organization down—or just need to understand what level of system support makes sense for you—it all starts with a conversation.