When kicking off a custom software development project, one of the most important decisions you’ll make with your technology partner is how the work will be billed. Many new clients come to us assuming that a fixed-cost contract is the safest way to protect their investment, but we’re here to tell you that’s not always the case.

In this post, we’ll explore why time and materials contracts are well-suited for software development, especially in complex or evolving projects.

When you work with Big Room, you get a seat at the development team table, right alongside our engineers.

We invite our clients to become Product Managers in the Agile development process. Agile isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a central pillar of how we work, and it dramatically impacts the success of every project we deliver.

At Big Room, we practice Agile software development. Following this practice, two roles often come up: Product Owner and Product Manager. While they sound similar (and sometimes even overlap) they serve distinct purposes and play different roles in delivering successful products.

By understanding how these roles differ, you’ll get a clearer picture of what it’s like to work with Big Room, and how we use both to drive collaboration, clarity, and success.

For Change Managers, the convergence of Agile, OCM, and Continuous Improvement is both a challenge and a career-defining opportunity. You’re no longer just enabling change, you’re orchestrating the alignment of methodologies, mindsets, and machines. By helping your organization navigate this intersection, you’re doing more than managing transitions—you’re shaping a culture that’s adaptive, resilient, and ready for the future.