Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management Reviews

Name: Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management
Brand: Oracle
Rating: 3.7 (8 reviews)

3.7 out of 5

8 reviews
88% willing to recommend

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What is Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management?

Oracle's Primavera Portfolio Management is the leading portfolio management software solution, providing unmatched flexibility and infrastructure for enterprise portfolio management. With its unique functionality, real-world enterprise scalability, and unlimited configurability, Primavera Portfolio Management is ideal for managing just about any type of portfolio from ideation through execution.

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Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is the #11 ranked solution in top Project Portfolio Management solutions. PeerSpot users give Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management an average rating of 7.4 out of 10. Based on the analysis of the 8 most recent Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management reviews, the overall sentiment is positive, with a sentiment score of 7.0. Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is most commonly compared to Broadcom Clarity: Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management vs Broadcom Clarity. Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 75% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a manufacturing company, accounting for 13% of all views.

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ManeshGeorge

Senior Consultant at Aurecon

You need to have a good understanding of project management before you build programs using P6. Learning the tool takes time, so you should spend hands-on time with it while developing your project management skills. It's a mix of hands-on work and project management skills. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

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Johny Segura

Regional Head of Digital Transformation at CUMBRA

I work for an engineering and construction company that uses Primavera for project planning and management. We use it in specific projects when clients request it. Primavera helps us track project progress and results. I like Primavera's planning capabilities. Primavera could be better…

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Taha Khaleel

Chief Operations Officer at PRO-VISION

In terms of operation management and project management, the product needs to have a lot of functions to work together to get the right results you need for the project. The solution's interface should be able to track changes and the implementation time. Basically, we need many tools in our company, among which Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is a time planning tool for us, and maybe, in some cases, we use it for the Gantt chart.

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Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management mindshare

As of December 2024, the mindshare of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management in the Project Portfolio Management category stands at 4.4%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Valuable Features

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management's most valuable features include ease of use, integration capabilities, accuracy, and planning functionality. Users appreciate the streamlined process for contractor signatures, robust document control, contract management, change control, and cost control. The tool effectively handles multi-project environments, provides tracking for tasks and milestones, and supports baseline analysis and delay management. Users favor its cost and work breakdown structures, security, and suitability for large-scale projects over Microsoft Project.

"The most valuable features were the cost breakdown structure and work breakdown structure."
"The most valuable features were the cost breakdown structure and work breakdown structure."
"It is very, very good in planning for large projects."

Room for Improvement

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management requires enhanced field positioning flexibility, improved ERP integration, and better user interface design. Integration with non-Oracle systems, such as IBM Maximo, is costly and complex. The software has a steep learning curve and limited resources available for support roles. Cost management features could be expanded. The application also needs to address interface improvements and scalability issues, with a focus on developing user-friendly features and AI integration capabilities.

"There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs."
"There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs."
"There is scope for development in integrating with some AI products."

Pricing

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is perceived as expensive, with costs being higher than Microsoft Project Server yet potentially lower than Maximo. Users note significant upfront and ongoing annual fees, typified by the $100,000 per year masking module. While some find the pricing justifiable due to its engineering project management specialization, others face potential integration expenses, such as API opening costs comparable to Oracle licenses. Companies often limit user numbers to manage software expenses.

"My company has made an annual payment towards the costs of the solution. Price-wise, the solution is okay."
"The solution itself is cost-effective."
"Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is an expensive solution. There is an upfront cost to purchase the solution and then there are annual fees to use the solution."

Popular Use Cases

Companies primarily use Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management for managing critical infrastructure projects, including handling engineering document management for mega projects. They leverage it for project planning and management, especially when specified by clients, and benefit from its capabilities in managing capital expenditures and streamlining approvals. Though considered complex for early-stage professionals, it is valued for its comprehensive functionalities in construction and installation phases, utilized extensively without other tools for years.

Service and Support

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management's customer service is consistently praised for its effectiveness, particularly during the implementation and integration phases. Technical support is generally reliable, with knowledgeable staff handling various issues, although resolution times can vary. Some organizations note that they rely on experienced users instead of Oracle's technical support. Overall, many users express satisfaction with the responsiveness and expertise provided by the vendor's team.

Deployment

Initial setup of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management varies in complexity. Some find it simple for a single person, while others cite multiple factors and extensive preparation. Deployment can take three to six months, mainly for learning. Entry-level users may struggle, whereas advanced users manage it independently. IT departments often handle the setup. During implementation, teams may use Primavera for project tracking after their preferred software choice.

Scalability

Organizations appreciate Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management for its scalability. Many users rate it highly for expanding to accommodate more users, with the potential to scale from small to large enterprises. Some note limitations, particularly regarding query performance with extensive data sets, which impacts scalability for asset management. On-premises versions are considered adequately scalable, but there is a trend towards upgrading to cloud offerings for enhanced scalability. In particular, engineering environments exhibit mixed adoption depending on existing tools.

Stability

Many users express satisfaction with Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management's stability, often describing it as highly stable. Some users rate the stability as a nine and have no complaints. Primavera is frequently described as stable or pretty stable. One user mentions limited use, preventing them from assessing stability.

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Manufacturing Company

13%

Energy/Utilities Company

12%

Government

11%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

Healthcare Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Non Profit

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

Hospitality Company

Logistics Company

Insurance Company

Engineering Company

Non Tech Company

University

Retailer

Wellness & Fitness Company

Mining And Metals Company

Outsourcing Company

Pharma/Biotech Company

Consumer Goods Company

Security Firm

Legal Firm

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