ScopeGuard: ERP Charter Composer & Drift Control

E-commerce Platforms
🔥
10/10
Demand Score
Scope creep is the top driver of ERP overruns and failed ROI; executives need enforceable, data-backed scope control before budgets spiral.
🌊
7/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
💰
$2k-8k
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
⏱️
60 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Moderate

The Problem

Strict staff/user account limits:

Competitor Landscape

  • Jira Align
  • Jama Connect
  • ScopeMaster
  • Monday.com
  • Smartsheet
  • Asana
  • Celonis

Must-Have Features for MVP

LLM that turns transcripts and notes into structured requirements and acceptance criteria
Digital charter with e-signature and audit trail
Traceability matrix linking features→OKRs→benefits→owners
Change request gate with cost/time/value impact simulation
Live Scope Budget Meter with drift alerts
Process mining import to validate ‘as-is’ vs. proposed scope
Vendor-neutral templates for Oracle/Dynamics rollouts

⚠️ Potential Challenges

  • Accurate KPI definition and data availability
  • Executive buy-in for binding digital charters
  • Integration complexity with PMO tooling
  • Cultural resistance to gating changes

Risk Level: Minimal

🎯 Keys to Success

  • Fewer approved changes outside baseline
  • Adherence to timeline and budget vs. baseline
  • Percent of backlog items with OKR traceability
  • Executive satisfaction and reduced escalation frequency

Ready to Build This?

This moderate-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.