An innovative approach to project portfolio management

ProgramPulse is a best practices project portfolio management (P3M) solution to support and strengthen the delivery of enterprise strategy. It includes a comprehensive set of role-based reports, dashboards, time tracking and governance workflows and integrates with Microsoft’s Office 365 suite.  

BearingPoint has been at the forefront of innovation in how projects, programs, and portfolios are managed and successfully delivered. Using this experience and know-how, we developed Program Pulse utilizing a robust set of principles, frameworks, and methodologies that are based on best industry practices.  

The solution has a single focus on helping enterprises to transform their IT strategy to deliver in today’s fast-paced environment where the focus on business outcomes is so great. Our solution creates a focus on the strategic organizational outcomes that matter and empowers teams to deliver their best work, no matter how they work. Program Pulse is uniquely positioned to help organizations navigate from strategy to delivery of transformations by providing the full spectrum of enterprise portfolio management and work management solutions. 

ProgramPulse aims to address pain points faced by organizations:   

Decision-making  

  • Reduced visibility on investment performance  
  • Difficulty building an accurate forecast.  
  • Delays getting data & getting consolidated views  

Planning  

  • Different projects use different approaches and file formats.  
  • Brittle Excel files  
  • Difficult to maintain detailed Master and Project Plans 

Uncertainty  

  • Unclear if projects are in budget, on time and deliver the expected quality  
  • No “single view” for relevant data  
  • Data silos 

Collaboration  

  • Difficulty in enabling effective team collaboration  
  • Lack of support for hybrid/remote working  

ProgramPulse on Microsoft Power Platform

ProgramPulse is a Microsoft 365 PowerApp. The Power Platform is a low code/no code business application platform created to provide organizations with intuitive to use apps, advanced cloud services, and highest security.  

ProgramPulse combines the benefits you experience through Microsoft 365 applications and services, such as:

  • MS Teams

    MS Teams is at the center of modern ways of working. With ProgramPulse Project Teams continue working within MS Teams with the two apps getting the best out of each other.

  • MS Power Automate

    Feeling lost in repetitive tasks? Microsoft’s RPA solution Power Automate runs on the same Platform as ProgramPulse and is happy to execute the processes for you, which keep you from doing the important stuff.

  • MS Project

    Organizations which are currently using MS Project don’t have to take a step back as everything you have in MS Project is a great source for ProgramPulse.

  • MS SharePoint

    If you have all your documentation sorted on SharePoint, then everything is where it should be. ProgramPulse runs on your organization’s own infrastructure and therefore can access all necessary documents, without them having to leave your organization’s safe harbor.

  • MS PowerApps

    As a Microsoft PowerApp, ProgramPulse easily integrates with all other PowerApps.

  • MS PowerBI

    You are happy with the visualization and reports, which Power BI offers? So are we – ProgramPulse uses the strengths of Power BI inside the app itself.

  • MS Planner

    Use MS Planner or work directly in ProgramPulse – easy integrations let you choose. 

  • MS Azure DevOps

    Azure DevOps might be an integral part of of some of your department’s tool stack. With our Enterprise Tier ProgramPulse, we have you covered with a smooth integration.

Data storage & compliance 

Regulations and Cyber Threads: Few topics are as essential as data storage and compliance when implementing a new software. No matter, if dealing with large strategics projects, IT transformations, or R&D innovations – the data used is among the most valuable assets your organization possesses. Ensuring that this data is being protected when running through your PPM software according to the same standards which your IT Security developed for your infrastructure, is equal to impossible.  

Again, comes into play the benefits of using the Microsoft Power Platform. As a PowerApp, ProgramPulse will be installed on your own Cloud Tenant, meaning that no third parties are involved, and your data remains where it is most protected. 

Needless to say, that as a result, ProgramPulse ticks all the boxes when it comes to internal security standards and external regulations such as GDPR. 

Big-picture view:

ProgramPulse helps organizations understand their project portfolio, linking outcomes to broader goals and strategic vision. 

Strategic alignment:

ProgramPulse ensures activities trace back to specific objectives, quantifying their value and addressing traceability challenges. 

Improved resource management:

ProgramPulse optimizes resource allocation, minimizing waste and achieving desired results effectively. 

Enhanced decision-making:

ProgramPulse utilizes data analysis to define, track, and visualize project benefits, enabling informed, unbiased decisions.

Increased productivity:

ProgramPulse drives efficiency throughout the project lifecycle, fostering clear communication, accountability, and standardized processes. 

Improved agility:

ProgramPulse's efficiency and strategic alignment enhance organizational agility with timely, data-backed decision-making.

Enhanced ROI:

ProgramPulse maximizes project value by setting up supportive systems and practices, ensuring successful outcomes from start to finish.

Avoid exceeding costs and project failure:

With real-time risk assessment including a risk heat-map, ProgramPulse clarifies where attention is needed the most.

Experience the future of project portfolio management today.

Experience the future of project portfolio management today.

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