ScopeGuard: ERP Charter Composer & Drift Control
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.