Item: Microsoft Project Server
Rating: 10
Author: Ross Ghiasi

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Project Online internally and implement it as a solution for clients.
We use it as a complete PPM solution to help us with our project, resource management and time sheet needs.

Pros and Cons

Integration with other MS suite
Low cost licensing
PowerBI Integration
Larger user and support community
App market
Premier Microsoft Support
Portfolio Analysis (What-if)

The online version can be a little faster (access time over the internet sometimes slow)
It needs to have its own MCTS track for certifications, i.e. Certified Project Technology Specialist
The ability to insert graphics into project plan online

Return on Investment

Increased ROI
Quick Implementation (Project Online)
Fast Updates

Alternatives Considered

Changepoint, Asana and Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management

Project Online seems to be more suited for agile project management as well as easier to customize (Views, Custom Fields, PDPs, Portfolios and reporting)

Likelihood to Recommend

It is well suited for any type of project portfolio management scenario.

Implementation Rating

Per Microsoft, Project Online provides more value long-term by reducing infrastructure cost and increase feature release cycle time

Implementation Details / Implementation Partner

Implemented in-house

Implementation Phases

Yes - Initiation phase
Definition phase
Design phase
Development phase
Implementation phase
Follow-up phase

Change Management Lessons

Change management was a minor issue with the implementation - n/a

Implementation Issues

Identifying internal processes
Getting the proper requirements
Agile vs Waterfall

Usability

We don't have to worry about maintenance, upgrades, or compatibility issues. All the capabilities we need are there, and are easily customizable.

Usability Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Like to use Relatively simple Easy to use Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Convenient Feel confident using Familiar	None

Easy Tasks

Project Management
Demand Management
Resource Management
Reporting
PowerBI Integration

Difficult Tasks

Mobile Interface Availability and Impressions

Yes - Works well on all mobile platforms (iOS, Android, Windows)

Project Online 2016 gets you metrics and results needed for your business

Software Version

Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Project Server