Microsoft Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Rollout Accelerator
Introduction
At Soleil Conseiller, we empower organizations to maximize their project management capabilities with tailored solutions that meet the diverse needs of modern teams. Our Microsoft Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Rollout Accelerator offering is designed to harmonize the project management experience across all levels of an organization—giving project managers advanced tools for robust planning, stakeholders actionable insights into portfolios and dashboards, and team members continuous visibility into project status.
By combining the strengths of Microsoft Project Desktop, Project Online (Plans 3 and 5), and Planner, we deliver a comprehensive solution that drives efficiency, transparency, and collaboration, ensuring your projects are managed effectively and meet strategic goals.
Service Focus
Effective project management relies on having the right tools tailored to specific roles. Our Microsoft PPM Rollout Accelerator offering ensures that every level of your organization has what it needs to succeed:
- Project Managers: Gain access to the powerful feature set of Microsoft Project Online desktop, enabling advanced planning, resource management, and task scheduling.
- Stakeholders: Utilize custom dashboards and portfolio views to monitor project health, track progress, and make informed decisions.
- Team Members: Stay on top of assignments and updates with Planner’s intuitive, Kanban-style interface, which integrates effortlessly into Teams, enabling team members to collaborate, update statuses, and stay aligned without switching platforms.
We specialize in implementing and customizing this ecosystem to align with your organizational workflows, ensuring seamless adoption and optimized performance.
Key Features
To create a streamlined project management environment, our offering includes:
- Comprehensive Planning Tools: Microsoft Project Online client provides project managers with advanced scheduling, critical path analysis, and budget tracking.
- Portfolio & Dashboard Insights: Custom dashboards with portfolio management features empowers stakeholders with real-time insights, keeping them informed and aligned.
- Collaborative Task Management: Planner tasks, integrated as tabs in Teams channels, give team members a centralized space to review assignments, update progress, and share comments, reducing the need for email follow-ups.
- Integrated Ecosystem: Project Online seamlessly syncs with dashboards in Teams, while Planner and Teams work together to facilitate collaboration. These integrations provide a cohesive user experience, allowing teams to manage tasks and monitor progress all in one place.
- Scalability at Its Core: Our solution is designed to grow with your organization, ensuring your PPM remains relevant.
- Custom Training and Support: Role-based training ensures each user group—managers, stakeholders, and team members—can fully leverage the tools available to them.
Expected Outcomes
When your organization adopts our Microsoft PPM Rollout Accelerator offering, you’ll experience the following benefits:
- Enhanced Project Efficiency: Streamlined workflows and real-time updates improve project execution and delivery timelines.
- Improved Transparency: Dashboards and reports provide stakeholders with the clarity they need to make informed decisions.
- Empowered Teams: Simplified tools and visibility into project progress keep team members aligned and productive and allow them to collaborate on deliverables directly through Planner and Teams.
- Scalable Solutions: Flexible configurations adapt to organizational growth and evolving project complexities.
Why Choose Soleil Conseiller?
Soleil Conseiller is the trusted choice for organizations seeking to unlock the full potential of Microsoft Project and Portfolio Management tools. Unlike traditional Project Management consulting firms, we specialize in Microsoft-centric solutions, offering unparalleled expertise in integrating and optimizing these powerful tools to meet your organization’s unique needs. Here’s why we stand apart:
- Unmatched Microsoft Expertise: As specialists in Microsoft Project, Planner, and To Do, we bring a depth of knowledge most consulting firms can’t match. Our hands-on experience with Microsoft’s work management ecosystem ensures seamless integration and maximum value.
- Innovative Microsoft Project Solutions: We deliver cutting-edge solutions, leveraging advanced Microsoft Project features such as AI-powered insights, sprints, baselines, critical path analysis, and next-generation portfolio dashboards to drive measurable results.
- Tailored to Your Organization: We know that every organization is unique. That’s why we design bespoke solutions that align with your goals, workflows, and user needs—whether for project managers, stakeholders, or team members.
- Empowering Your Teams: Our role-specific training ensures that everyone—from project managers to executive stakeholders—has the tools and knowledge to succeed. We enable your teams to confidently use Microsoft’s tools to collaborate, innovate, and deliver.
- Proven Results: Organizations that partner with Soleil Conseiller see improved visibility, and faster decision-making. With our tailored approach, you’ll reduce inefficiencies, streamline processes, and achieve project success.
When you choose Soleil Conseiller, you’re not just investing in project management expertise—you’re choosing a partner who understands how to unlock the full power of Microsoft Project to transform your organization’s work management.
Engagement Model
Our structured approach ensures a seamless transition to the Microsoft Project Ecosystem:
1.Initial Consultation & Needs Assessment
- Deliverables:
- Comprehensive assessment of current project management tools and processes.
- Identification of key pain points and opportunities for improvement.
- Custom roll-out recommendations and roadmap tailored to your organization.
2.Configuration & Implementation
- Deliverables:
- Configuration of in-scope components of the Microsoft Project work management ecosystem.
- Development of standardized templates and workflows.
- Creation of custom dashboards and reporting tools for stakeholders.
3.Pilot and full rollout
- Deliverables:
- Pilot feedback summary with identified refinements.
- Updated solution based on feedback.
- Finalized rollout plan for organization-wide deployment.
4.Training & Adoption
- Deliverables:
- Role-based training sessions for project managers, stakeholders, and team members.
- Role-based best practices guides for ongoing use.
5.Ongoing Support & Optimization
- Deliverables:
- Continuous support to address challenges and refine configurations.
- Regular reviews to align tools with evolving needs.
Our Latest Case Study
Soleil Conseiller Streamlines Global Initiative for Higher Education Institution with Microsoft Project
A leading higher education institution faced challenges managing a complex, multi-project global initiative. Soleil Conseiller stepped in to provide a Microsoft Project-based solution that streamlined communication, improved executive visibility, and enhanced team alignment across continents. By implementing custom processes and leveraging innovative communication strategies, Soleil Conseiller ensured the successful completion of the initiative while empowering the institution with valuable project management skills and tools.
Empower Your Teams with Microsoft Project Today
With Soleil Conseiller’s Microsoft PPM Rollout Accelerator, project managers gain advanced planning tools, stakeholders get real-time visibility, and team members stay connected with clear priorities. Contact us today to transform your PPM capabilities.
