In general, yes, but it also depends on what you're trying to do. Even in a large corporation, you probably won't use every feature available on every project. However, depending upon the version you are using, it may not be the right tool if you need to collaborate on project schedules. For example, if you have project plan 1, you can use the Project and Roadmap apps. The license is reasonably inexpensive enough for more than just project managers to be able to use it.
If all you have is the desktop client, collaboration may be possible, but that's not what it's designed for.
If you have project plan 3 or 5, you have access to project online/pwa, which lets you keep all your company's projects in a central location, but I'm not as familiar with the licensing for it - I'm not sure what type of licensing people need if all they are doing is updating tasks. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
I am working today in one of the 2 or 3 biggest companies in the world. We use MS Project. The key is not the tool. The key is the approach and method you use to manage it. Saving Changes...
I work in a very large company and it is used infrequently. A big part of that is because of the licensing costs. There are free viewers, but if organizations limit access to the full functionality, collaboration can be problematic.
I have used it occasionally on specific types of projects. For other types, I will use whatever software is convenient for the high level planning and then work with dedicated schedulers using more capable platforms like Primavera or Open Plan for the detailed task level planning. Saving Changes...
Peter RapinSubject Matter Expect; Project Delivery| Independent ConsultantOntario, Canada
Typically, project software is dictated by what is already available (corporate standard) or what the Project Manager and/or team (especially the scheduler) are familiar with. I find that the fall back position is Microsoft Project and Primavera products as most project people are familiar with them and have them available.
If you have the opportunity to select the project software (one or another is not mandated) then use that opportunity to determined what it is you are trying, or will be trying, to do and select the product with the features that most suits your needs. Saving Changes...
yes, i did and competed projects trough MSP more then 20Million USD, now implementing project which is about 30Million USD, i am totally agree with Sergio Luis Conte, he mentioned "The key is the approach and method you use to manage it." Saving Changes...
Product Operations Program ManagerBarcelona, Cataluña, Spain
Short answer: Yes.
Depending on your organization and project needs, consider using MS Project Online together with SharePoint. But bear in mind that these tools are useful as long as are used by all individuals involved in the project; there is nothing as frustrating as having an underused fancy tool. Saving Changes...
Elizabeth HarrinDirector| RebelsGuideToPM.comLondon, England, United Kingdom
Yes, it is, but as others have said, it's more about what you want to achieve - then find a tool that does that. I'm the author of a PMI book on software tools, so you could look at that if you want a step-by-step guide on how to make the choice for your organisation. Saving Changes...
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