We are looking for a good PM software that can help us in building our new PMO and also help in other PM tasks. There are a lot of options out in the world, any suggestions based on experience? Saving Changes...
I believe MSProjects is a very good software for Project Management and it caters to Mid Size Companies as much as it does for Large ones Saving Changes...
I think you can use the office 365 suite and choose between microsoft to do or excel, maybe planner or project for the WEB are good options regards Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentRetired (for now)| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
What is "good" for someone may not be, for somebody else. Pick up something and give it a try. Figure out what you like, don't like, what you want, don't want. That will help you in choosing a "good" product. Saving Changes...
Vladimir LiberzonR&D Director| Spider Project TeamMoscow, Russian Federation
Your expectations and requirements must be specified before estimating PM tools. Saving Changes...
Kimberly HonanITS Enterprise Solutions Manager| Cumberland County Innovation & Technology ServicesFayetteville, Nc, United States
We just implemented a solution called Nifty for our department. We only have 49 staff members but support over 2600 employees and are responsible for all technology-related projects. It's inexpensive, has some really good integrations out of the box, and it's working out really well so far. I'll be happy to coordinate a demo with you if you'd like to see it. Saving Changes...
It depends on the project management approach.
For example, for cascade projects, you can use MS Project.
For hybrid projects, a good option is Planview.
For agile/adaptative projects, Trello or Jira are the best choices.
Also, for agile approach, there is a newfangled project monitoring solution that combines agile with global indicators. Every team member can be included in a Trello dashboard, to update the state of his respective tasks. Then, the information is translated into a global indicators panel, that can be shared with management supervisors. To get more information about this solution, visit this site: https://www.facebook.com/Teleworking-Monitoring-107369664431280/. Also, contact them at [email protected] Saving Changes...
Building on what Vladimir and Stéphane said, I would add cost to your list of requirements before you compare tools. A few things to check for a mid size company:
Who needs a paid seat. Some tools charge for everyone who can view a project. Others let viewers and guests in for free. Across a whole company that difference adds up fast.
The renewal price, not just the first year price. Many tools give a discount in year one that goes away at renewal.
What is locked in the top plan. Portfolio views, resource planning and time tracking are often only on the highest tier, and a new PMO usually needs all three.
A trial on one real project. Two weeks with live work tells you more than a demo.
Once you have a shortlist, weigh the yearly cost against the hours each tool saves your team. We built the SaaSSwitcher SaaS ROI Calculator for exactly this, so search for it if that helps. If your PMO starts with status reporting for leadership, a simple tool with good templates may be enough at first. You can move to MS Project or Primavera later if your schedules get complex. Saving Changes...
