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What is Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management?

Oracle's Primavera Portfolio Management is the leading portfolio management software solution, providing unmatched flexibility and infrastructure for enterprise portfolio management. With its unique functionality, real-world enterprise scalability, and unlimited configurability, Primavera Portfolio Management is ideal for managing just about any type of portfolio from ideation through execution.

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Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is the #10 ranked solution in top Project Portfolio Management solutions. PeerSpot users give Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management an average rating of 7.4 out of 10. Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is most commonly compared to Broadcom Clarity: Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management vs Broadcom Clarity. Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 70% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a energy/utilities company, accounting for 14% of all views.
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Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management mindshare

As of June 2025, the mindshare of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management in the Project Portfolio Management category stands at 4.2%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Valuable Features

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management's most valuable features include ease of use, integration capabilities, accuracy, and planning functionality. Users appreciate the streamlined process for contractor signatures, robust document control, contract management, change control, and cost control. The tool effectively handles multi-project environments, provides tracking for tasks and milestones, and supports baseline analysis and delay management. Users favor its cost and work breakdown structures, security, and suitability for large-scale projects over Microsoft Project.
  • "The most valuable features were the cost breakdown structure and work breakdown structure."
  • "The most valuable features were the cost breakdown structure and work breakdown structure."
  • "It is very, very good in planning for large projects."

Room for Improvement

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management requires enhanced field positioning flexibility, improved ERP integration, and better user interface design. Integration with non-Oracle systems, such as IBM Maximo, is costly and complex. The software has a steep learning curve and limited resources available for support roles. Cost management features could be expanded. The application also needs to address interface improvements and scalability issues, with a focus on developing user-friendly features and AI integration capabilities.
  • "There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs."
  • "There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs."
  • "There is scope for development in integrating with some AI products."

Pricing

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is perceived as expensive, with costs being higher than Microsoft Project Server yet potentially lower than Maximo. Users note significant upfront and ongoing annual fees, typified by the $100,000 per year masking module. While some find the pricing justifiable due to its engineering project management specialization, others face potential integration expenses, such as API opening costs comparable to Oracle licenses. Companies often limit user numbers to manage software expenses.
  • "My company has made an annual payment towards the costs of the solution. Price-wise, the solution is okay."
  • "The solution itself is cost-effective."
  • "Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is an expensive solution. There is an upfront cost to purchase the solution and then there are annual fees to use the solution."

Popular Use Cases

Companies primarily use Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management for managing critical infrastructure projects, including handling engineering document management for mega projects. They leverage it for project planning and management, especially when specified by clients, and benefit from its capabilities in managing capital expenditures and streamlining approvals. Though considered complex for early-stage professionals, it is valued for its comprehensive functionalities in construction and installation phases, utilized extensively without other tools for years.

Service and Support

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management's customer service is consistently praised for its effectiveness, particularly during the implementation and integration phases. Technical support is generally reliable, with knowledgeable staff handling various issues, although resolution times can vary. Some organizations note that they rely on experienced users instead of Oracle's technical support. Overall, many users express satisfaction with the responsiveness and expertise provided by the vendor's team.

Deployment

Initial setup of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management varies in complexity. Some find it simple for a single person, while others cite multiple factors and extensive preparation. Deployment can take three to six months, mainly for learning. Entry-level users may struggle, whereas advanced users manage it independently. IT departments often handle the setup. During implementation, teams may use Primavera for project tracking after their preferred software choice.

Scalability

Organizations appreciate Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management for its scalability. Many users rate it highly for expanding to accommodate more users, with the potential to scale from small to large enterprises. Some note limitations, particularly regarding query performance with extensive data sets, which impacts scalability for asset management. On-premises versions are considered adequately scalable, but there is a trend towards upgrading to cloud offerings for enhanced scalability. In particular, engineering environments exhibit mixed adoption depending on existing tools.

Stability

Many users express satisfaction with Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management's stability, often describing it as highly stable. Some users rate the stability as a nine and have no complaints. Primavera is frequently described as stable or pretty stable. One user mentions limited use, preventing them from assessing stability.
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Top industries

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Energy/Utilities Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Real Estate/Law Firm
6%
Construction Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Non Profit
4%
Healthcare Company
3%
Hospitality Company
3%
Logistics Company
2%
Engineering Company
2%
Media Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Insurance Company
1%
Educational Organization
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Mining And Metals Company
1%
Non Tech Company
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Retailer
1%
University
1%
Wellness & Fitness Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Security Firm
1%

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Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management was previously known as Primavera Portfolio Management, OPPM.

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management customers

Yarra Valley Water, John Wayne Airport, Hatch Mott Macdonald, Austrian Power Grid AG, EDF France, Chiyoda Corporation, Croatian Waters, Selex ES, Chicago Park District

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Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management reviews

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ManeshGeorge - PeerSpot user
Senior Consultant at Aurecon
Verified user of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management
Nov 14, 2024
Efficient project planning with advanced impact and delay analysis features

Pros

"Delay analysis and extension of time claims are some of the key features."

Cons

"There is scope for development in integrating with some AI products."

What is our primary use case?

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.

How has it helped my organization?

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

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Chief Executive at a energy/utilities company with 1-10 employees
Verified user of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management
Nov 18, 2024
Enhanced cost tracking and project oversight for large-scale implementations

Pros

"The most valuable features were the cost breakdown structure and work breakdown structure. "

Cons

"There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs."

What is our primary use case?

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.

How has it helped my organization?

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.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Johny Segura - PeerSpot user
Regional Head of Digital Transformation at CUMBRA
Verified user of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management
Jun 5, 2023
It helps us track progress and results

Pros

"I like Primavera's planning capabilities. "

Cons

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

What is our primary use case?

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. 

How has it helped my organization?

Primavera helps us track project progress and results. 

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Taha Khaleel - PeerSpot user
Chief Operations Officer at PRO-VISION
Verified user of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management
Sep 12, 2023
Needs to improve its extremely complicated user interface while ensuring the addition of functions in the future

Pros

"Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is a well-engineered product from an IT perspective."

Cons

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

What is our primary use case?

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.

What is most valuable?

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.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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PeerSpot user
Digital Architect at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees
Verified user of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management
May 26, 2023
The initial setup is straightforward and the solution is stable.

Pros

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

Cons

"The scalability has room for improvement."

What is our primary use case?

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.

What is most valuable?

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

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Luis Quintino - PeerSpot user
Consultant Senior at Freelancer
Verified user of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management
May 15, 2023
Product version discussed: Latest Version
Highly accurate and scalable, but complex implementation

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is accuracy."

Cons

"The reporting could improve project management. We need multiple source reports. If someone is new to the support it has a steep learning curve."

What is our primary use case?

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is used for projects.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is accuracy.

*Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator
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SS
Chief Digitalization Executive at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Verified user of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management
Apr 5, 2023
Efficiently manages engineering documents for mega projects

Pros

"The solution's tech support is good."

Cons

"They should work on integrating the solution with ERP."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for portfolio management, including engineering document management for mega projects.

How has it helped my organization?

The solution helps our organization to manage large engineering projects. We receive the project plan from contractors residing in different countries. They do all the project and portfolio management activities using Primavera and send us the files. We download the files in our system and start with the work.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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PeerSpot user
Head of Engineering at CloudBearings
Verified user of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management
Jun 5, 2013
Good for those who have to maintain multi projects, contracts and reporting.

What is most valuable?

Formerly called “Expedition" and a Browser based multi-user database supporting Document Control,Contract Management,Change Control and Cost Control features good for those who have to maintain multi projects, contracts and reporting. Primavera has built-in integration between modules, basic integration with P6 schedules. The latest Version 14 provides –Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher –Webservices API support.

What needs improvement?

Many companies have specific requirements/forms and most will require custom fields. PCM does not provide any flexibility in positioning fields. Also, Custom fields cannot be inter-related or calculated. Daily Report creators require full use access to PCM. Daily Report users require full use access to PCM i.e. PCM has very limited security to keep some information confidential (when outside parties use your PCM to create their daily reports). PCM can be cumbersome to use on a tablet.
*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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