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What is Sciforma?

Sciforma is an Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management software solution for industries and companies of all sizes. Sciforma was designed to support multiple approaches to reinforce consistency at every level of the organization hierarchy to promote efficiency for everyone. Sciforma supports multiple methodologies…

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My Experience with Sciforma

Rating: 10 out of 10
May 4, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
In my opinion, Sciforma is an end-to-end solution where projects are treated as part of an investment portfolio. I think the interface is very intuitive and very easy to navig...
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Arnie Francisco
Employee - Sales
System Administrator
Change3 Enterprises
Sciforma2 years of experience

Complete project management tool, but not intuitive to use.

Rating: 6 out of 10
December 21, 2017
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use Sciforma as our primary project management tool. We use it to manage large scale projects that incorporate many different departments that are led by an internal projec...
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Tony Messier
Professional - Corporate
Salesforce Solution Architect
Knauf Insulation
Sciforma1 year of experience

Great PPM Software. Nothing more, nothing less. - Flexible is THE word.

Rating: 10 out of 10
September 30, 2015
Vetted ReviewVerified User
We have been using Sciforma for two years and we have increased the number of users overtime. We started with less than 40 and are now at 120. The tool fits our needs very wel...
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William Berger
Project Manager - Product Management
Project Manager
Public Company
Sciforma2 years of experience
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Sciforma is an Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management software solution for industries and companies of all sizes. Sciforma was designed to support multiple approaches to reinforce consistency at every level of the organization hierarchy to promote…

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What is Sciforma?

Sciforma is an Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management software solution for industries and companies of all sizes.

Sciforma was designed to support multiple approaches to reinforce consistency at every level of the organization hierarchy to promote efficiency for everyone. Sciforma supports multiple methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, Critical Chain, Phase Gate and Prince 2. 

Sciforma Features

  • Supported: Project Management
  • Supported: Portfolio Management
  • Supported: Resource Management
  • Supported: Time Tracking
  • Supported: Budget Management
  • Supported: Business Case
  • Supported: Risk Management
  • Supported: Portfolio Simulations
  • Supported: Demand Management
  • Supported: Agile Project Management
  • Supported: Critical Chain Project Management
  • Supported: New Product Development Management
  • Supported: Prince 2 Project Management
  • Supported: Professional Services Administration

Sciforma Screenshots

Screenshot of Portfolio SimulationScreenshot of Capacity PlanningScreenshot of Gantt ChartScreenshot of Risk ManagementScreenshot of Time-trackingScreenshot of Demand Management

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Sciforma Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, Mac
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Hebrew
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Sciforma is a versatile project management software that is widely used in various industries and organizations. Users have reported positive experiences with the support and collaboration provided by the Sciforma team. It effectively manages projects with a large number of contractors involved, making it suitable for global organizations to track both internal and external projects. The software has been instrumental in project planning, managing, monitoring, and controlling, improving time tracking and estimation. It allows for easy creation and updating of tasks for project managers and coordinators while providing project and portfolio status tracking for executives. Sciforma also aids in resource management, priority setting, and creativity in project creation and justification. Users find significant benefits in its ability to provide visibility on ongoing activities, clean team assignments, and manage team sizes and competencies. The software also excels at portfolio project management, time tracking, capacity planning, and addressing problems related to data exhaustiveness, labor cost tracking, and overall project management efficiency. It streamlines the project intake and selection processes, reducing subjectivity while providing a central repository for project portfolio management. Additionally, Sciforma aids in resource allocation, budget management, and provides 360-degree visibility to clients' portfolios and projects. With its centralized interface for entering project information, the software facilitates resource planning, time tracking, expenditure tracking as well as major PMO implementations. Some users do find the software clunky at times but applaud its ease of use, user-friendliness, helpfulness in project management tasks like risk anticipation & communication - ultimately saving time spent on consolidating multiple tools & offering valuable data for business decisions-making.

In summary, Sciforma is highly regarded among users for its effectiveness in managing project timelines efficiently while accommodating global organizations' needs across various industries. It provides comprehensive solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle from planning to execution while offering extensive capabilities such as resource allocation & management as well as portfolio & budgetary control – ultimately improving project visibility, control & governance.

Easy to use and adaptable: Users have found Sciforma to be easy to use and quickly adaptable, with a user-friendly interface. Several reviewers mentioned that they were able to navigate the software without much difficulty and customize it according to their specific needs.

Flexible customization options: Many users appreciated the flexibility and customization options offered by Sciforma. They stated that being able to tailor the software to their specific requirements was a significant advantage. This allowed them to create a personalized project management system that aligned with their unique workflows.

Effective project management features: The project management features of Sciforma received high praise from multiple reviewers. They highlighted the ability to manage multiple projects, track milestones, and allocate tasks effectively as key strengths of the software. These features helped users stay organized, improve productivity, and meet project deadlines successfully.

Difficult Back End: Initially, some users found the back end of the system difficult to understand. However, once they invested time and effort into learning it, they recognized its power and value for their project management needs.

Integration Challenges: Several users expressed difficulties when integrating APIs with other systems. They found the process complex and potentially costly, which posed challenges in seamlessly connecting different tools and platforms.

Limited Customization Options: Users voiced frustration over the limited customization options available for gant/grid views. This limitation prevented them from tailoring the grids per portfolio according to their specific requirements and preferences. These limitations hindered their ability to fully optimize their project management workflows.

Based on user reviews, the most common recommendations for Sciforma are:

  1. Set up and implementation: Users recommend taking the time to properly set up and demo Sciforma to understand its impact. They suggest assigning dedicated resources with project management experience to manage the implementation process. It is important for the entire business unit to buy into the use of the tool, and definitive requirements from executive leadership are necessary.

  2. Flexibility and features: Users appreciate Sciforma's flexibility and robust design, making it suitable for companies of all sizes. They recommend using Sciforma to centralize data on projects and portfolios, including effort, timeline, budget, and trends. Additionally, they find its functionalities like capacity planning, risk management, and portfolio management valuable.

  3. Considerations for adoption: Users suggest considering Sciforma seriously, even with a low PPM maturity level as features can be enabled or disabled as needed. They also recommend getting trained on the tool before rolling it out to other users. Furthermore, they advise considering a cloud-based version instead of self-hosting for easier accessibility.

Overall, users find Sciforma powerful and rich in features, providing flexibility and control in managing projects. While it requires dedicated resources for implementation and clarifying organizational processes, Sciforma is highly recommended for established teams seeking a solution for project management.

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My Experience with Sciforma

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
May 04, 2020
AF
Arnie Francisco
System Administrator
Change3 Enterprises (Marketing & Advertising, 11-50 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Sciforma
2 years of experience
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope
In my opinion, Sciforma is an end-to-end solution where projects are treated as part of an investment portfolio. I think the interface is very intuitive and very easy to navigate. There are tabs that allows you to jump from section to section. A menu that allows you choose different projects to work from.
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.
Likelihood to Recommend
Having a lot of different tasks to do each day, its project schedule tool allows me to quickly draw project structure, allocate tasks and resources and sync with my teams to stay on schedule. The software helps businesses prioritize projects and meet strategic objectives. It efficiently schedule projects and resources and keep track of different projects at the high level and detailed level. It utilizes full data intelligence and connect all decision makers and stake holders. For PMO, the platform can provide you a status portfolio overview that can quickly spot any issues and drill down to the details to identify the root cause to keep your project on track and on budget.
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
Sciforma can come as an out-of-the-box solution and can be tailored to match the needs of the company. You can service multiple teams. I think it is designed to the way we work and customizable for our own needs. And I think it has the ability to continue to evolve.
Support Rating
10
This software allows project and portfolio managers to analyze and prioritize projects based on resource allocation and available effort. It helps you compare the sorecast effort with resource availability. You can email, call or tweet them if you have concerns.
Other Software Used

Complete project management tool, but not intuitive to use.

Rating: 6 out of 10
Incentivized
December 21, 2017
TM
Tony Messier
Salesforce Solution Architect
Knauf Insulation (Building Materials, 1001-5000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Sciforma
1 year of experience
View profile
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use Sciforma as our primary project management tool. We use it to manage large scale projects that incorporate many different departments that are led by an internal project manager, as well as smaller projects within one department. Its main purpose is to allow our executive leadership insight into a project's status.
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.
Likelihood to Recommend
I can see Sciforma being appropriate for a mature project management team that needs to manage complex projects. I think it has too many features and becomes confusing for end users if you need basic project management and task planning.
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
I have previously used Mavinlink and TaskRay, and prefer them both to Sciforma. They were both much easier to navigate for novice project managers. TaskRay's drag and drop feature was very easy to use.I have also use Milestone PM, which is a free application on the Salesforce platform. This application was extremely easy to use, and completely customizable with a Salesforce admin.
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Great PPM Software. Nothing more, nothing less. - Flexible is THE word.

Rating: 10 out of 10
September 30, 2015
WB
William Berger
Project Manager
Public Company (Pharmaceuticals, 501-1000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Sciforma
2 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have been using Sciforma for two years and we have increased the number of users overtime. We started with less than 40 and are now at 120.

The tool fits our needs very well; it is very flexible and configured to our needs. We started by deploying Sciforma in our IT group and then escalated to other departments. Before using Sciforma we used spreadsheets. They were floating everywhere and it would take 2 hours to build one report. Now anyone can just go in the tool and click on the right tab to see their live report in only a few seconds. The team also wanted to have only one place to input and manage information.
Pros
  • Flexible: I believe it is the best part. The software is completely and especially designed for our needs.
  • Easy to use: any configuration can be done either by us or Sciforma. At first, we would only use the project extension. After a year, we decided to add more users and roll-out time tracking. We did the configuration by ourselves and didn’t need Sciforma’s help. It was pretty easy, even without having a dedicated developer.
  • They have a lot of features: you can start as small as you want and always get more features . This was our case and we haven’t been limited so far.
  • They are methodology agnostic: We use both Agile and Waterfall and it’s great to see it all rolls up to the portfolio level.
Cons
  • Some bugs when the new version was released. But they were very quickly fixed, the Sciforma team is reactive and is always ready to help.
Likelihood to Recommend
Yes, definitely. We wanted a flexible but robust software and Sciforma seemed to be the best fit.
Sciforma Feature Ratings
Return on Investment
  • It’s hard to evaluate our ROI. I can say though that:
  • More efficiency, we do not lose time looking for documents in different places anymore. Everything is gathered in one place.
  • Reports are amazing and quick to create.
  • As a project manager, I can better manage my project and my resources. It helps me a lot to prioritize what needs to be done and gives me the bigger picture.
Alternatives Considered
We were looking at vendors but they didn't meet our expectations and weren't flexible enough.
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