Must-have capabilities
- Live RAG status rolled up across programmes
- RAID log linked to schedule and milestones
- Budget vs actuals and forecast
- Benefits tracking with named owners
- One-click board reporting
Signs your current tool is not working
- Status reports are rebuilt by hand every week
- Risks live in a separate spreadsheet
- Executives ask for the same numbers twice
- Nobody trusts the RAG colours
How to evaluate
Load one real programme, then ask the tool three board-level questions. If it cannot answer them in a minute, it will not survive steering committee.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between PPM and project management software?
Project management tools run individual projects. PPM software rolls many projects into one portfolio view for prioritisation, funding and governance.