Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management Reviews

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is used primarily in my company to build, manage, and analyze project schedules, and it is also widely used across our product management and R&D departments. It is very helpful in that it houses our project schedules for planning and controls, and because we are able to better predict our major deliverables, we can improve our performance and meet our customers' expectations.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management offers high security features and comes with role-based access control. It has all the features of a comprehensive project management software including work breakdown structure, Gantt charts, dashboards, business processes automation, resource allocation, and analysis. It is very scalable for any number of projects, making it one of the best project management solutions, and project outcomes can be improved through the use of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management as it will optimize resource allocation. However, this software is priced at the high end and is not a cheap alternative, especially for those working on a tight budget, which should be considered.

A specific example of a project where Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management helped me manage schedules and deliverables is that we have been able to achieve enhanced collaboration among the project teams through an integrated social network where users share documents and tag comments, thus being able to collaborate and deliver projects to our clients on time.

The best features Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management offers include a great user experience, as Oracle has invested heavily in user experience. The application is intuitive and user-friendly, and it also includes project budgeting, cost capitalization, expenses, embedded analytics, and data visualizations that come built-in with the software.

The embedded analytics and data visualizations in Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management specifically help us make data-driven decisions from the accurate insights gathered from different sources.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management has positively impacted my organization by increasing predictability. It has brought awareness to the executive level with the ability to integrate with other systems, which is flawless and seamless, thus enhancing collaboration in my organization. We have been able to deliver projects on time to our clients, meeting the deadlines and timelines while also hitting the cost timelines. The use of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management has increased the odds of timely project delivery through efficient tracking. The software supports mobile and tablets with a modern user interface featuring embedded analytics, enabling project team members to access all their tools and information in our organization. The efficiency of project managers has increased, allowing them to manage multiple projects and thereby lowering the cost by approximately thirty percent.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management can be improved because the cost is a bit high and it is not suitable for those working on a tight budget.

There is room for improvement in Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management's customer service, as it should be more proactive and active, offering support twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

The customer support could be improved as the vendor should enhance their responsiveness and response time.

I have been using Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management since I was a project manager in different organizations and in my current organization, so it has been approximately nine to ten years using this tool.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management's scalability for my organization is highly scalable, with no downtime noticed.

I previously used Microsoft Project.

We have seen a return on investment with Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management as we have saved time by being able to deliver our projects on time to our clients, saving both time and cost. Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management has had a measurable return on investment in that a project can be completed on schedule or sooner while using it. It presents data date stamps used to share with clients during the project to indicate the progress of the schedule, though it may have a high level of entry for smaller projects, which can be a hindrance to use.

The thirty percent cost reduction is measured specifically due to the time frame where a project is supposed to meet a certain time frame with a specific budget.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing indicates that the price is a bit costlier compared to other alternatives, especially for teams working on a tight budget, making it not an ideal tool for them.

Before choosing Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management, I evaluated other options, particularly why I switched from Microsoft Project to Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management.

I switched from Microsoft Project to Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management because I have used Microsoft Project in the past to do scheduling, and while it is easier to use than Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management, it does not have the same capabilities to determine CPM. Furthermore, it would not be appropriate for larger-sized projects, which is relevant as we are currently dealing with larger projects.

I would add that project scheduling is great, along with resource management, portfolio management, and contract management, progress billing, and the payment application, which are all excellent.

My advice to others looking into using Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is that it is a scheduling software that is very useful to manage large projects. I have used it inclusively for managing our projects, and it has successfully influenced how projects are sequenced. It is also very easy to use, particularly due to the intuitive user interface, but it is not an ideal project management solution for small organizations, especially those working on a tight budget, because it is a bit expensive.

I have additional thoughts about Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management, stating that I love it because it is powerful enough to identify the longest pathway to project completion. I would rate this product an eight out of ten.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management has a powerful scheduling tool that handles large and small projects, making it very scalable at any level of detail. Improvements over previous versions make the software more user-friendly and more stable than before.

A specific example of how I use Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management in my role is through the integrated social network that facilitates seamless communication and document sharing among project teams. This feature helps promote teamwork and leads to a better decision-making process. Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is utilized throughout my entire organization to schedule projects, and the schedule can be built on the project site and accessed remotely by upper-level management and the scheduling department for review. This allows our large organization to operate off the same schedule without worrying about multiple versions and without any hassle.

I find myself relying on the project oversight tools the most in my day-to-day work, which helps enable our stakeholders to make informed decisions based on real data while ensuring timely delivery and efficient resource allocation. The enhanced collaboration feature promotes teamwork and leads to better decision-making and collaboration within remote areas. Additionally, the user-friendly interface is very easy to customize and navigate, which contributes to a smoother user experience, allowing enhanced productivity and reduced learning curves for new users.

I would also note that the reporting functions and graphs are basic.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is very scalable, can work with any size of projects, making it a widely adaptable tool for any organization looking to manage their projects effectively and deliver them on time to their clients.

Positive

We try to use Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management combined with Unifier. Unifier is a cost control tool.

It is mostly used in oil and gas, mining, and construction industries, but predominantly in oil and gas and mining.

It is beneficial to have the schedule updated so you can have control of the cost. When you have a change in the schedule, you can also make a change in the cost. For us, it is mostly important to control dates and to be on time, but also to know the cash flow.

With both of our clients, they use Power BI extensively. Though it may not be the best solution, they have all the tools connected to Power BI, which they primarily use for reporting.

The integration with Unifier, which is also an Oracle tool, ensures that the data is correct and timely. The connection between Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management and Unifier is not difficult to establish, and the information obtained is really reliable.

Because we use mostly P6 and we do not use OPC, which is the new cloud version that is visually easier to use, I would rate it as an eight.

I have about two years of experience with Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management. I used to have more experience in ERP systems.

I used to work at Oracle, but I have experience with ERPs and cost control tools.

I am currently implementing more than using the solution.

We work with Unifier and Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management for scheduling, primarily using P6.

While Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management has scoring capabilities, we usually only use the scheduling features such as Gantt charts. We also use the risk management features, but not the scoring component.

For us in LATAM, the pricing is extremely high. That is why I only work with oil and gas and mining industries because they have substantial budgets. It becomes really challenging to work with other industries because the solution is not affordable.

The overall rating for Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is 8 out of 10.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is used primarily for project timeline management and resource management. I am currently working on a project where Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management serves as a tracking tool for all tasks that must be completed, including requirement gathering, BRD, FSD, and resource allocation to particular tasks. All of these elements are tagged in the portfolio management system and assigned to specific resources to ensure the project progresses smoothly without hindrances.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is also used for timely recommendation of tasks. Once a user updates the task status, the next task is automatically assigned to them, and reminders are shared daily to ensure completion on time.

The best feature in Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is the dashboard where I can check the completion percentage within a chart statistics section. All of this information can be viewed in a graphical representation, showing the project status, where we are in the timeline, how much percentage has been completed, and all relevant details in a single dashboard.

The dashboard and graphical representation features of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management are used to present progress to the client, showcasing the work completed in a particular week or month for the project. These representations easily help in conveying work progress. Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management has definitely had a positive impact on the organization.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management does not require many improvements, but one area lacking is the incorporation of chat and artificial intelligence, which need significant improvement.

I would appreciate a feature in Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management that can summarize tasks, which would be an advantage if incorporated into the product.

I have been using Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management for the last two and a half years.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is stable based on my experience.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is highly scalable.

The customer support for Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is quite good. I would rate the customer support of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management a nine.

Positive

Previously, I used a solution called Rocketlane, but that particular product was not impressive, which is why I chose Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management.

I do not know the specific metrics, but I can say that the time saved through Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is considerable.

Before choosing Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management, I evaluated a few other options including Confluence and Jira.

I would advise others looking into Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management to consider this product as one of the best for project management and portfolio management tasks. I rate this product an overall eight out of ten.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is used by my customers. They utilize the Primavera project scoring feature and they are using the scheduling feature, the comprehensive scheduling feature for project, project control, and the structure organization.

On analytics for Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management, it helps the owner of the projects to understand, from the office, what’s going on on the ground. It can help them to make better decisions on what to add and where to put more of their resources, either on machinery or on human resource or even laborers. At least it helps them to manage the project and makes their work a bit easier. It even helps with the scheduling of the project and gives them a good estimation of when they can finish the project. It also makes it simpler to build their own Gantt chart because it works almost in the same way as a Gantt chart, giving them a better guideline and projections on when the project can finish and what cost it will incur.

At least they have an idea about their project timeline and budget.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management has one of the nice dashboards because it gives the company a clear picture on the way a project is going. It knows when the materials are needed, when they need more workforce, and they even have a feature where they can plan their project well and foresee upcoming or unexpected resources that they may need, so it helps them to plan earlier.

Project design would be a valuable additional feature to see in the future to make Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management better, along with reporting and BI tools.

I have been using Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management for two years.

I would rate the technical support by Oracle at five out of ten.

Positive

One of my clients previously used Microsoft Project Management, and they switched to Primavera, which means it’s more user-friendly, and the reporting and scheduling is better compared to the one that they used to use before.

The initial setup was a bit complex  

I am familiar with Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management. I would give this product an overall rating of eight out of ten.

I am an end user of Primavera, not a developer. I am a project planner, and Primavera is a tool I use as a project planner. We use it for specific major projects where the client specifies that they need Primavera.

It helps in planning for large projects. It is very, very good in planning for large projects.

I use many features, including baseline, which I use regularly. It is used to analyze the impact of changes in the project. Delay analysis and extension of time claims are some of the key features.

It can be integrated for four-dimensional modeling, which is already happening with another company. Right now, it is produced as an independent product and does not have any three-dimensional interface. There is scope for development in integrating with some AI products.

I have been using Primavera for more than ten years now.

Primavera is pretty stable, I would say. I have no complaints.

Primavera is very scalable. I would rate it eight out of ten.

I am not the person who is setting it up. It is done by the IT department.

The company I work for is trying to cut down on cost on software, so they are not going to increase the number of users because we use it for specific major projects.

You need to have a good understanding of project management before you build programs using P6. Learning the tool takes time, so you should spend hands-on time with it while developing your project management skills. It's a mix of hands-on work and project management skills.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

Our primary use case for Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management was during a period when we deployed it for five or six years. We were actively using it without any other tools. It was mainly for managing projects, specifically in the construction and installation phases of instrumentation and controls.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management helped in tracking costs effectively. The cost breakdown structure and work breakdown structures were integrated into their system, making it easier to track costs. This structure allowed me to maintain oversight over budgets while engineers managed tasks and milestones.

The most valuable features were the cost breakdown structure and work breakdown structure. Additionally, it was considered easy to integrate and secure, and it seemed more suitable for large-scale projects compared to Microsoft Project. It provided me with better control over tracking costs and ensured that tasks and milestones were properly managed by engineers.

There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs. The software could benefit from enhancements that make it more user-friendly for various tasks.

I am not sure if we are using it right now, but we had used it around ten years ago.

The usage in our environment was limited, as each engineer managed their own projects, making decisions on whether to use Microsoft Project or Primavera.

Oracle's customer service was good. They supported us during the implementation phase, and whatever integrations we required at the time were well-handled.

Positive

We had three systems: Maximo, Primavera, and SAP. I would rate them in order of preference as Maximo, Primavera, then SAP. SAP was more challenging to integrate, often requiring custom programming.

During the setup, my role was to instruct the team to establish a computer maintenance management system. They had the option to choose what they felt comfortable with. In terms of software choice, Primavera was selected for project tracking.

The team members to answer the question of implementation would be better suited as it wasn't directly my task.

In terms of return on investment, Primavera was more intuitive for large-scale projects compared to alternatives like Microsoft Project.

Primavera appears to be more expensive than Microsoft Project but potentially less than Maximo. Pricing details from ten years ago are not committed to memory, and I would have to refer back to documentation.

Other solutions we evaluated or used included Microsoft Project and SAP.

Overall, I would rate Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management as an eight out of ten.

I think Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is a well-engineered product from an IT perspective. With the product's user interface and from an end user's perspective, it is a very complicated tool, especially for those in the early stages of their profession involved in project management.

In terms of operation management and project management, the product needs to have a lot of functions to work together to get the right results you need for the project. The solution's interface should be able to track changes and the implementation time. Basically, we need many tools in our company, among which Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is a time planning tool for us, and maybe, in some cases, we use it for the Gantt chart.

The solution's user interface is an area with shortcomings that need improvement.

I would like more additional functions added to the solution in future releases.

I have been using Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management for a few weeks. I don't remember the exact version of the solution.

Stability can be measured when you use something a lot of times or maybe continuously, but I didn't use the solution for a long period, so I can't judge the solution's stability.

It is not a scalable solution.

I and one of my colleagues were the ones involved with the solution in our company.

The initial setup of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is complex.

The solution can be deployed in an hour.

I don't think that those who are entry-level users who use computers can do the deployment alone. Advanced users who are used to using or installing the solution by themselves can do the solution's deployment.

My company has made an annual payment towards the costs of the solution. Price-wise, the solution is okay.

Before choosing Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management, my company had evaluated only three products.

I won't recommend the solution to the staff at my company because I know how it can hinder their work since they will spend a lot of time trying to figure out what they can do with the solution. Some people are satisfied with the solution since they are used to it. Personally, I would not recommend the solution to others.

I rate the overall solution a three and a half out of ten.

I work for an engineering and construction company that uses Primavera for project planning and management. We use it in specific projects when clients request it. 

Primavera helps us track project progress and results. 

I like Primavera's planning capabilities. 

Primavera could be better integrated with other products, and it needs more cost management features. 

We have used Primavera for more than 10 years. 

Primavera is stable. 

The on-prem version we are using is scalable enough, but we're planning to upgrade to the cloud for greater scalability. 

We don't use Oracle technical support because we have experienced users. 

I rate Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management nine out of 10. I recommend using the cloud version. 

We are infrastructure companies that manage all critical projects and their capital expenditures using Primavera Portfolio Management. Our main advantage is that we have the authority to sign off on projects because we have the budget and CapEx information in the system. This allows us to streamline the flow of signatures with our contractors.

The ability to streamline the process of obtaining signatures from our contractors is valuable.

When using Primavera Portfolio Management, we need to have resources on the ground who are familiar with the system. However, there is a shortage of such resources in the market. This is one of the biggest challenges we face. It is not easy to find qualified candidates, even if we post a job on a platform like LinkedIn. I am looking for techno-functional or even techno resources, but there are only a few in the market. This is a big challenge. 

Oracle does not provide enterprise-level asset management with IBM Maximo. This means that we need to integrate the two systems, which is a costly and time-consuming process. Integration with non-Oracle systems, such as IBM Maximo, is also challenging and expensive. As a result, the only viable option is to integrate the systems at the database level, which is not ideal. 

The scalability has room for improvement.

I would like to see the cost of integration reduced.

I would like to receive Oracle's integration requirements so that I do not have to purchase separate modules from them.

I have been using Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management for five years.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is stable.

Scalability depends on how the database is configured. A database that can be configured and scaled can come at a price, as it requires affordable hardware. The perspective of scalability also depends on the specific use case. For example, Oracle cannot be used to host asset management. My team recently migrated from IBM Maximo to Oracle, but we reached a point where we could not go beyond a certain number of assets. This is because Oracle has a weakness in its query performance when dealing with large amounts of data.

The quality of technical support varies by case. Some issues are resolved quickly, while others have taken up to two months.

Neutral

The initial setup is straightforward, but it becomes more complex when we factor in actual business requirements.

We implemented the solution in-house.

The solution itself is cost-effective. The expense comes with the integration. For example, the cost of opening the API in Oracle is the same as the cost of Oracle licenses. This is why we did not start integration on our database when we started the evaluation. However, we need the API for everything to run smoothly. Another example is the masking module over our CapEx values. We need this module if we want management to see the figures. It costs $100,000 per year.

I give Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management an eight out of ten.

We have around 600 total users.

We have two administrators that maintain the solution.

We definitely plan to increase our usage of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management as the company grows. However, there is a concern about how to continue. One option is to purchase the full stack from Oracle, but this is not a cheap option. It is a challenge, but we may be able to afford it if we are willing to pay an additional fee. We would need to run the database and our application in a separate environment because it cannot run on the CC. This is a challenge. In order to get the most out of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management, we need to stick to Oracle's offer. However, this is not a cheap option. For the current situation, with around 600 users to 100 users internally, it will cost us at least $200,000 per year, not including the license.

For organizations with a single standalone box, it is easy to implement Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management. However, for enterprise organizations with multiple stacks running asset management and another stack running financials, the integration will take time and cost money. To be transparent with management, we need a full overview. To achieve this goal, we need to make our OpEx and CapEx transparent in advance.