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Planview ProjectAdvantage

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10 Reviews and Ratings

What is Planview ProjectAdvantage?

Planview ProjectAdvantage is a project and portfolio management (PPM) platform for mid-sized organizations and developing project management offices (PMOs). The platform centralizes project, program, resource, financial, and performance data through configurable workflows, dashboards, and AI-assisted planning tools.

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Screenshot of Project Dashboard Summary View - A consolidated dashboard showing project health, status, and key metrics at a glance.
Screenshot of Dashboard Summary View - A portfolio-level dashboard summarizing project performance, financials, and overall portfolio health.
Screenshot of Resource Forecast and Capacity View - Visualize resource demand against available capacity to plan and allocate teams effectively.
Screenshot of Phase Gate - Summary View Page - Track project progression through governance gates with clear milestone visibility.
Screenshot of Demand / Idea Qualification - Capture, evaluate, and qualify incoming ideas and demands before they enter the pipeline.

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Screenshot of Project Dashboard Summary View - A consolidated dashboard showing project health, status, and key metrics at a glance.

Who Buys & Uses Planview ProjectAdvantage (Sciforma + KeyedIn)

Great product, quick implementation that provides consistent workflow

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use KeyedIn to track implementation and project status. It is useful for gauging the progress and level of completion at each phase and provides a transparent way for me to share information within the broader organization.

Pros

  • Breakdown and itemizes each phase of my projects
  • Helps to relay information to the broader organization
  • Provides a transparent way to share information with an itemized view

Cons

  • Some of the features can be cumbersome at times but this could just be the way that it is implemented for our workflow. Drop down's don't always auto populate with the information I expect or need to track
  • The UI could be more fluid and intuitive
  • Notifications of pending tasks or a weekly summary of completed tasks might be helpful

Return on Investment

  • In the sense that it has assisted in closing projects more quickly so that they may be invoiced for, it seems like the ROI is a pretty quick turnaround
  • By breaking out tasks into a well defined workflow it allows for accountability and consistent project delivery across all agents.
  • Providing services that the end user feels satisfied with is definitely a top goal. Having well defined workflows has also helped address problems by reducing the variance in each project.

Other Software Used

Salesforce CMS, SAP Access Control, Amazon CloudFront

KeyedIn Projects fits right into our organization and delivery on projects is faster with enhanced forecasting

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

KeyedIn Projects accommodates [an] unlimited number of projects with features that help project managers to manage and track multiple complex projects from the moment an idea is generated to its delivery. KeyedIn Projects ensures that we execute work in the right manner so that we can achieve the highest value possible.

Pros

  • Easy tracking and a 360-degree overview of every ongoing project.
  • Allocation of work to employees according to skill level and qualifications.
  • Tracking project expenses and actual revenue.

Cons

  • It requires integration with a financial system to access additional billing features.

Most Important Features

  • The software is cloud-based
  • Portfolio management
  • Financial management
  • Project metrics

Return on Investment

  • Reduced overtime costs
  • Reduced portfolio costs
  • Employee turnover is decreased

Alternatives Considered

Smartsheet and Teamwork Projects

Other Software Used

Act-On Software

My Experience with Sciforma

Pros

  • Scheduling tasks.
  • Assigning resources and cost items.
  • Managing a team.

Cons

  • This may not be suitable for organizations who are not mature in enough in project management or that have very basic needs.

Return on Investment

  • Fairly priced.
  • Reduce project failure rates.
  • Reduce project cycle times.
  • Avoid low/no-value projects.
  • Eliminate PM time spent on low-value tasks.

Alternatives Considered

Smartsheet

Other Software Used

Smartsheet

Creatives love KeyedIn

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We used KeyIn to manage our customer info/CRM. It allows everyone within our organization to access the same content and update the info across the board. Information on each job is easily communicated via emails from KeyedIn and status updates are available to keep everyone up to date on the current state of the project.

Pros

  • CRM Management
  • Project Status Updates
  • Proposal & Quote Generation

Cons

  • Update to Color/general Interface
  • The Ability to Download All Attachments at Once

Return on Investment

  • We are able to improve communication and better track the status of projects.
  • Time is saved by having all info in one place.

Other Software Used

Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator CC

Complete project management tool, but not intuitive to use.

Pros

  • The cloud based application allows multiple project managers to collaborate and work together.
  • The application gets updated frequently, and can be customized to your company's needs.
  • Tracking resources and allocation is simple and easy to use.

Cons

  • The largest con for me is the clunky UI. It's not very intuitive, and has a larger learning curve to become a proficient user.
  • Reports are functional, but could use some improvements.
  • It can be slow at times, and you have to wait to make sure your changes are saved before moving on.

Return on Investment

  • Before Sciforma we were running projects out of Excel and emails. Using a cloud based application means that everyone is viewing information in real time.
  • Our executive leadership knows that they have one place to go for a real time status on all of our strategic projects.

Alternatives Considered

Mavenlink and TaskRay

Other Software Used

Salesforce Community Cloud, Concur Travel and Expense, ADP ezLaborManager, Pardot, DemandTools, Dataloader.io