Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management Reviews

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.