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JSM Consulting
Engagement Models

Four ways to engage, one accountable team.

We match the engagement model to the work — not the other way around. Whether you need flex capacity, milestone-driven outcomes, or SLA-backed operations, JSM can structure the partnership that fits.

Hours-billed

Team Extension

Pay only for hours worked. Scale up or down freely. Best for evolving or undefined scope.

Best for

Evolving scope · Ramp & flex teams · Specialist gaps

Milestone-billed

Managed Projects

Clear deliverables and timelines. Milestone-based payments. Best for well-defined projects.

Best for

Defined outcomes · Time-boxed work · Fixed scope

Service fee

Managed Services

Continuous service delivery with SLA guarantees. Best for long-term operational needs.

Best for

Run & operate · SLA-driven · Long-running

Monthly capacity

Fixed Capacity

Predictable monthly cost with full client control. Best for steady ongoing workloads.

Best for

Steady workloads · Cost predictability · Owned by client

Next steps

Not sure which model fits?

  • Team Extension
  • Fixed Capacity
  • Managed Projects
  • Managed Services

Tell us what you're trying to accomplish — we'll recommend the engagement that matches your risk, scope, and timeline.

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