Our goal in adopting pmo365 was to ensure data integrity, compliance, and streamlined project management. pmo365 provides a unified data entry point, aligns with our project management framework, and offers scalability as our PMO maturity evolves. Also, pmo365 delivers a consistent, simplified look and feel, significantly enhancing the user experience.
Tim McCallum, PMO Lead and Senior Project Manager at Ports Victoria
About Ports Victoria
Ports Victoria, a government agency in Victoria, Australia, manages and regulates the state’s ports and shipping activities. The agency oversees port operations, ensures safety and efficiency, facilitates trade and logistics, and develops port infrastructure. Ports Victoria's core role is to provide safe, fair, and efficient access to Victoria’s commercial ports through marine navigation services, while maintaining environmental and safety standards related to maritime operations.
Formed in response to the Independent Review of the Victorian Ports System —the first comprehensive evaluation in over 20 years — Ports Victoria was established to lead the strategic management and operation of Victoria's commercial ports and waterways. Ports Victoria aims to implement key reforms and deliver on a long-term vision for the sustainable growth of Victorian ports.
Headquartered in Geelong, home to Geelong Port and the Spirit of Tasmania, Ports Victoria commenced operations on 1 July 2021. Under the leadership of board Chair Howard Ronaldson and CEO Craig Walker, Ports Victoria is dedicated to ensuring that the ports operate efficiently, sustainably, and maximise economic value for the state.
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Port Victoria's Requirements
Requirement 1: Data Integrity and Completeness
pmo365 offers a unified data entry point for project information, seamlessly integrating with Tech One to deliver a comprehensive view within our pmo365 solution. This integration guarantees data integrity and completeness throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirement 2: Compliance With PROV 7-Year Data Retention Requirements
Since our pmo365 solution resides within Port Victoria's Microsoft tenancy, it adheres to Port Victoria's data retention policies, which comply with the PROV seven-year data retention requirements.
Requirement 3: Successful Management of Projects Across the Business
The configurability of our pmo365 solution allows us to effectively capture, track, manage, and report on a wide variety of projects across Ports Victoria.
Requirement 4: Simple and Improved User Experience, Reporting, and Outputs
The Microsoft PowerApps platform and Power BI experience provide a consistent, simplified look and feel for all users, enhancing their experience with our pmo365 solution.
Requirement 5: System Alignment With Ports Victoria’s Project Management Framework and Methodology
With the flexibility of the Power Platform and the advanced out-of-the-box (OOB) solution provided by pmo365, we have easily customised pmo365 to align with Port Victoria’s PPM framework.
Requirement 6: Scalable With PMO/End-User Maturity
The subscription options offered by pmo365, including the flexibility to switch between co-management and self-management, support Port Victoria’s approach to scaling their pmo365 solution as PMO and end-user maturity grows.
pmo365– an Intuitive and Intelligent PPM solution
pmo365 is an intuitive project management environment, implemented using the business intelligence of the Microsoft Power Platform. With a comprehensive Solution Library and the ability to connect to over 900 other software applications, pmo365 offers a versatile and robust PPM solution to meet every organisation’s unique needs.
pmo365 offers a robust and practical Project Portfolio Management applications, with tailored services that empower organisations to efficiently manage and optimise their project portfolios, driving success in a complex and ever-changing environment.
Laith Adel, CEO, pmo365
pmo365 Outcomes
pmo365 is the optimal way to digitise project portfolio management within your organisation. It removes the administrative overhead of collecting data and provides invaluable insights: it becomes your centralised, single source of truth.
This enhanced visibility and control can be systematically achieved through 3 tactics.
Tactic 1: Implementation of pmo365 Apps
Deploying our specialised Apps, designed to support project portfolio management within your organisation. These Apps facilitate better planning, execution, and monitoring of projects, ensuring alignment with your strategic objectives.
Tactic 2: Integration with Key Business Systems
Establishing seamless integrations with critical data sources and business applications, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, asset management platforms, or other work management tools. This integration ensures that all relevant data is accessible and synchronized across various departments, enhancing decision-making capabilities.
Tactic 3: Transition from Standalone Files to Integrated Solutions
Phasing out the use of isolated files such as Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations that are maintained by your staff. Replacing these with more robust, integrated solutions that promote real-time data sharing, reduce manual errors, and improve overall efficiency and collaboration within your team.
The Future: It Doesn’t End Here
The successful implementation and adoption of pmo365 for Ports Victoria has delivered top-down visibility, reliable PPM processes, and insights to drive smarter and timely project investment decisions.
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