Engagement models
Choose how we work together
Clear commercial structures, predictable delivery and teams that fit your roadmap, whether you need individuals, a managed pod or a full product build.
- Transparent commercials
- Project governance
- Flexible team scaling
- NDAs and IP protection
Same engineers, different commercial wrappers
We match the contract to your risk tolerance, timeline and internal capacity. Engineering standards never change between models.
Dedicated contributors
Senior engineers and specialists who join your tools, ceremonies and backlog as an extension of your team.
Best for
- Client-owned backlogs
- Long-running product work
- Quickly filling specific skill gaps
Managed delivery pods
A cross-functional squad with leadership, QA and a delivery rhythm owned by Menna, aligned to your releases and KPIs.
Best for
- Outcomes without day-to-day capacity management
- Milestones and release trains
- Clear quality and delivery SLAs
Milestone & fixed-scope
Phased statements of work with defined deliverables, acceptance criteria and change control when scope shifts.
Best for
- Bounded MVPs and modules
- Fixed-scope procurement
- Compliance-heavy handoffs
Continuous sprints (T&M)
Iterative delivery billed on effort, with sprint-level planning for when priorities change weekly.
Best for
- R&D and fast-moving roadmaps
- Ongoing modernization
- Parallel workstreams alongside your team
Hybrid co-delivery
Embedded contributors combined with a managed pod or fixed phases. Your PMO sets direction, Menna scales execution.
Best for
- Large multi-vendor programs
- Regulated environments with shared governance
- Scaling up or down by quarter
Phased transformation
Domain-by-domain or parallel-run programs for legacy modernization, cloud migration or platform rebuilds.
Best for
- Lowering cutover risk with parallel runs
- Proving value per domain before scaling
- Running both stacks side by side
Compare engagement models
A side-by-side view of commercial structure, speed, flexibility and client control.
| Model | Commercial structure | Time to market | Scope flexibility | Client control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated people | Monthly retainer | Fast (1-2 weeks) | High | High |
| Managed teams | Monthly retainer | Medium (2-4 weeks) | Medium | Medium |
| Fixed / milestone | Fixed scope | Slower (planning required) | Low | Low |
| Time & materials | Time and materials | Fast (1-2 weeks) | High | High |
| Hybrid | Blended | Medium | High | Medium |
| Transformation | Phased delivery | Long-term | Medium | Strategic |
How we work with you
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Discovery session
A kickoff conversation to map goals, team setup and delivery needs.
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Model fit
We recommend the engagement model that suits your priorities and timeline.
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Scope plan
A defined scope, timeline and commercial proposal, with change control terms stated upfront.
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Team setup
You meet the delivery team, align workflows and start with shared context.
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Weekly cadence
Weekly syncs, sprint-level reporting and iterative planning tied to your release cadence.
No surprises in the contract
Discovery first
Goals, constraints and success metrics are aligned early.
Change control
Scope changes are documented and priced clearly.
Security & IP
NDAs, access hygiene and clear IP ownership apply in every phase.
Start a conversation
Let’s solve a real problem together.
Whether you need software built, a network installed or a partner for a digital transformation program, your first conversation is with the people who will do the work.
We reply within one business day. Based in Addis Ababa, working with partners in Ethiopia and beyond.
- 2026
- Founded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Focus areas: software, networking & IT
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- Core values: Service, Wisdom, Stewardship, Excellence
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- Founding leadership team