Program Pulse is BearingPoint’s enterprise-grade Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solution, designed to help organizations manage projects, programs, and portfolios with precision and agility. Built on Microsoft Power Platform, it combines best practices, governance workflows, and real-time analytics to support strategic decision-making and successful delivery of transformation initiatives. Key Features: - Comprehensive PPM Capabilities: covers the full lifecycle from ideation to execution, including prioritization, road mapping, and budgeting. - Role-Based Dashboards & Reports: provides intuitive drill-down views for PMs, PMOs, and executives. - Governance & Risk Management: embedded workflows for approvals, RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) tracking, and compliance. - Time Tracking & Resource Management: integrated timesheets and capacity planning for accurate forecasting. - Integration with Microsoft 365: deep connectivity with MS Teams, Planner, Project for the Web, and JIRA. - Single Source of Truth: standardized KPIs and real-time data across all projects. Benefits: - Strategic Alignment: ensure projects deliver on organizational goals and maximize business value. - Transparency & Control: gain visibility into budgets, timelines, and resource allocation. - Enhanced Collaboration: support hybrid and remote teams with integrated communication tools. - Efficiency & Agility: reduce manual effort and accelerate decision-making with automated workflows. Integrations: - Microsoft Power Platform: low-code/no-code environment for flexibility and security. - Office 365 Suite: MS Teams, SharePoint, Planner, and Project tools. - Agile Tools: integration with Azure DevOps and JIRA for hybrid project environments. Use Cases: - Enterprise Transformation Programs: manage complex change initiatives with governance and risk control. - Portfolio Optimization: evaluate and prioritize projects based on strategic impact and resource capacity. - PMO Operations: standardize processes, reporting, and KPI tracking for better oversight. - Remote Collaboration: enable virtual teaming and seamless communication across distributed teams. - Time & Cost Management: track hours, budgets, and milestones to prevent overruns.