Audience
Companies searching for a project portfolio management solution
About Microsoft PPM
Easily model different portfolio scenarios to determine the best strategic path. Weigh project proposals against strategic business drivers and consider the cost and resource constraints. Get the big picture across programs and projects. Aggregate portfolios, programs, and projects across your organization in a visual, interactive Roadmap for broader visibility. Transform project data into actionable insights. Share built-in reports, such as burndown or Power BI dashboards, to keep everyone on the same page. Native OData lets you quickly aggregate portfolio data for advanced reporting. Systematically evaluate proposals. Capture and evaluate project ideas from anywhere within the organization. Use a standardized process that feeds detailed business cases and project charters to management for review. Customize your portfolio management needs to best suit your organization's needs and help shorten your time to market.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$1 one-time payment
Integrations
Company Information
Microsoft
Founded: 1975
United States
www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/project/project-portfolio-management
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
Support
Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online
Microsoft PPM Frequently Asked Questions
Microsoft PPM Product Features
Project Management
Agile Methodologies
Supported
Budget Management
Supported
Client Portal
Supported
Cost-to-Completion Tracking
Supported
Customizable Templates
Supported
Gantt Charts
Supported
Idea Management
Supported
Kanban Board
Supported
Milestone Tracking
Supported
Traditional Methodologies
Supported
Collaboration Tools
Not Supported
Portfolio Management
Not Supported
Resource Management
Not Supported
Time & Expense Tracking
Not Supported
Project Portfolio Management
Budget Management
Supported
Collaboration
Supported
Resource Management
Supported
Task Management
Supported
Dashboard
Not Supported
Issue Management
Not Supported
Milestone Tracking
Not Supported
Portfolio Management
Not Supported
Project Planning
Not Supported
Requirements Management
Not Supported
Status Tracking
Not Supported
Time & Expense Tracking
Not Supported
Task Management
Create Subtasks
Supported
Gamification
Supported
Gantt Charts
Supported
Mobile Access
Supported
Percent-Complete Tracking
Supported
Reporting/Analytics
Supported
Spreadsheet View
Supported
Task Board View
Supported
Task Planning
Supported
Task Scheduling
Supported
Task Tracking
Supported
Time Tracking
Supported
To-Do List View
Supported
Collaboration
Not Supported
Progress Tracking
Not Supported
Recurring Tasks
Not Supported
