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
Budget Management
Client Portal
Cost-to-Completion Tracking
Customizable Templates
Gantt Charts
Idea Management
Kanban Board
Milestone Tracking
Traditional Methodologies
Collaboration Tools
Portfolio Management
Resource Management
Time & Expense Tracking
Project Portfolio Management
Budget Management
Collaboration
Resource Management
Task Management
Dashboard
Issue Management
Milestone Tracking
Portfolio Management
Project Planning
Requirements Management
Status Tracking
Time & Expense Tracking
Task Management
Create Subtasks
Gamification
Gantt Charts
Mobile Access
Percent-Complete Tracking
Reporting/Analytics
Spreadsheet View
Task Board View
Task Planning
Task Scheduling
Task Tracking
Time Tracking
To-Do List View
Collaboration
Progress Tracking
Recurring Tasks
