THE CHALLENGES

 We struggled with theimmense complexity of our project portfolio. Critical project data was spreadacross multiple systems such as MS Project for scheduling, ERP and Excel forfinancial tracking, and spreadsheets for resource management. Thisfragmentation prevented our leadership from gaining a comprehensive andreal-time view of the portfolio’s overall health. We were unable to accuratelyforecast resource demand for long-term projects, which led to skill shortagesand competition for key engineers. Most importantly, decisions about which newproduct development projects to fund were made without a rigorous, data-drivenprocess, creating a disconnect between our R&D investments and strategicobjectives.

THE SOLUTION

 We selected PPM Express toovercome these challenges by providing an enterprise-grade platform thatcentralizes control and promotes strategic alignment across our globaloperations. The solution offered the robustness needed to manage complexengineering lifecycles and phase-gate processes while maintaining theflexibility to integrate with the existing tools used by our teams.

VALUE DELIVERED

 PPM Express provided thepowerful, integrated platform we needed to unify our global portfolio. Itsseamless connection with Microsoft Project allowed our teams to maintaindetailed scheduling while all data was consolidated into a singleexecutive-level dashboard. The platform’s Ideation Management moduleestablished a structured intake process for new product development ideas,enabling systematic evaluation and prioritization aligned with our strategicgoals. For the first time, we were able to perform sophisticated,enterprise-wide resource capacity planning, accurately forecast demand for keyengineering skills, and ensure that high-priority projects were properlystaffed. Additionally, the advanced financial and risk management modulesprovided the rigorous controls required for large-scale capital expenditureprojects, enabling effective budget tracking and simplifying compliance audits.

RESULTS ACHIEVED

Implementing PPM Expressgave us unprecedented visibility and control over our entire project portfolio.This allowed us to identify bottlenecks earlier, allocate resources moreeffectively, and make informed decisions that aligned with our strategic priorities.As a result, we optimized project delivery timelines and improved overallportfolio performance.

A Unified PortfolioView. PPM Express consolidatedall project data into a single system, creating one source of truth that gavestakeholders at all levels, from project managers to the executive board,real-time insights.

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Improved On-TimeDelivery by 25%. Through advanced capacityversus demand analysis and proactive risk identification, our company was ableto anticipate bottlenecks more effectively and address issues before theyimpacted schedules.

Stronger StrategicAlignment. A formal gated process forproject intake ensured that investments were focused on initiatives thatdelivered the highest strategic value, thereby increasing the return oninvestment of the R&D portfolio.

Enhanced Compliance andGovernance. Centralized risk trackingand standardized reporting simplified adherence to industry regulations, makingaudits faster and more efficient.

ABOUT PPM EXPRESS

 PPM Express deliversmodern Project Portfolio Management solutions for utilities and energycompanies, enabling unified visibility, strategic prioritization, and connectedcollaboration with tools like Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and more. The platformempowers organizations to lead the clean energy transition while maintainingreliability, compliance, and stakeholder value.