Engagement Model
Tailored to Fit Your Business Needs
At Polymath, we offer flexible engagement options, so you can choose how we collaborate based on your needs and priorities. Our engagement model is divided into two key areas: Work Model (who owns the outcome) and Cost Model (how you're billed). This flexibility allows us to provide the right solution for every scenario—whether you need full project ownership or just expert staffing, and whether you prefer predictability or scalability in pricing.
Work Model: Who Owns the Outcome?
With Polymath, the choice of ownership is yours: we can take the reins, owning the entire project outcome and all key decisions, or work under your guidance, executing your vision with precision and accountability.
Project Outsourcing
In this model, Polymath owns the outcome. We take full responsibility for delivering the agreed-upon project, including planning, execution, and final delivery. This is ideal for clients looking to offload the entire project lifecycle and focus on their core business.
- What You Get: A complete, end-to-end solution managed by Polymath, including planning, design, build, and go-live.
Managed Staff
With staff augmentation, you own the outcome, while Polymath provides the skilled resources or teams needed to execute the work. This is perfect for clients who want to maintain control over project management but need additional technical expertise or team capacity to execute effectively.
- What You Get: Dedicated engineers or teams, either on a temporary or long-term basis, who work under your direction but with full support and management from Polymath. You manage the work; we manage the team's performance and ensure they deliver.
Cost Model: How We're Paid
Our cost model is designed to be flexible and scalable, so you can choose the option that best fits your business needs.
Fixed-Cost Engagements
Fixed-cost models provide price predictability by offering a set price for a clearly defined scope of work. This is ideal for projects with well-defined requirements and timelines. Whether it's for a specific project or ongoing staffing needs, this model provides peace of mind with a controlled budget.
- When to Use: You have clear objectives and defined outcomes, and you want to lock in costs upfront without variability.
Time & Materials (T&M) Engagements
In the T&M model, you pay for actual time and resources used. This is ideal when requirements are evolving, scope may shift, or you need flexibility in scaling resources up or down based on the project's demands.
- When to Use: You need flexibility or expect that the scope of the work may change as the project progresses.
Flexible Combinations
Many clients find a mix of both models best suits their needs. For example, you may want to outsource a project with a fixed monthly budget for continuous delivery, or you may prefer a T&M engagement for flexible staffing as your project evolves. At Polymath, we work with you to find the ideal balance.
Why Choose Polymath?
With Polymath, you get more than just flexible models—you get a partner who's dedicated to your success. Whether we're managing the entire project or providing the specialized staff to get it done, we guarantee results through our no-excuses delivery approach. Ready to Get Started? Contact us to discuss which engagement model best fits your needs, and let's build something great together.