Get Real-time
Portfolio Visibility
We implement Microsoft Project, Planner, and Dynamics 365 Project Operations with Astral PPM, our in-house portfolio platform, as part of our project management services.
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Where enterprise project management
Typically Breaks Down.
Lack of Portfolio Visibility
No single, trusted view; data is spread across spreadsheets and tools, always lagging behind.
Unclear Resource Allocation
Limited capacity visibility leads to over-commitment and recurring planning issues.
Delayed Financial Insight
Budget and forecast data exist but don't provide timely, actionable visibility.
Mismatch with PMO Workflows
Tools are partially adopted and then bypassed when they don't fit how the PMO operates.
Informal Project Intake
Projects start without proper prioritization, governance, or strategic alignment.
/ Our offerings
End-to-end project management services spanning
Portfolio Oversight to Team Execution
Astral PPM -Our Indigenous Portfolio Management Platform
Astral PPM is a purpose-built platform for end-to-end portfolio management—covering intake, prioritization, resource planning, budgeting, and risk tracking. Aligned to your PMO and integrated with Microsoft 365, Teams, and Power BI.
Dynamics 365 Project Operations
End-to-end project lifecycle on one platform—from opportunity to invoicing—integrating sales, delivery, resources, and finance with Dynamics 365. Less manual work, accurate costs, reliable revenue.
Microsoft Project and Project for the Web
We implement Microsoft Project and Project for the Web to standardize planning and execution. Schedules, dependencies, and timelines, along with templates and delivery standards, are supported, with integration with Teams, SharePoint, and Power BI.
Microsoft Planner and Teams Integration
We configure Planner within Teams for lightweight coordination across teams. Task tracking in a familiar interface, cross-team visibility with Planner hub, and reduced reliance on email and spreadsheets are enabled.
PMO Setup and Governance
We design PMO frameworks alongside your tools. Governance models and stage gates, intake and prioritization workflows, and reporting cadences are defined. This ensures consistent execution and alignment with business strategy.
Portfolio Reporting and Analytics
We build Power BI dashboards that show the true state of your portfolio. Schedules, resources, budgets, and risks are included, along with real-time, reliable data and executive-level visibility.
How a PPM implementation engagement
Actually Works:
Assess
Review current PM maturity, tools, gaps, and PMO/leadership needs.
Design
Define the right Microsoft tool mix, Astral PPM's role, and governance setup.
Configure
Set up tools with tailored workflows, fields, integrations, and reporting.
Train
Deliver role-based training for PMs, PMO, and executives.
Sustain
Provide ongoing support, health checks, and continuous improvements.
Why Clients Choose Us, and Stay
Unique combination of indigenous tooling (Astral PPM) and Microsoft platform expertise
Deep experience implementing Project Operations in professional services environments
PMO practitioners, not just tool implementers, delivering practical project management services
Certified Microsoft Solutions Partner with Dynamics 365 and Power Platform specialization
See if this is the right fit for your Team
This is for you if ...
- Your PMO lacks real portfolio visibility -not manual status reports every two weeks
- You're implementing or rationalizing project tools across a complex organization
- You run a professional services business and need delivery, resources, and financials in one system
- Project intake is informal, and work isn't prioritized against strategy
- You've tried PPM tools before but struggled with adoption or meaningful reporting
This may not be the best fit if…
- You need lightweight task management for a single team -Microsoft Planner configured through a standard Microsoft 365 deployment is sufficient
- You're a very small organization where a spreadsheet genuinely serves your needs -we'll tell you that rather than oversell a platform you don't need
Your questions, answered
Astral PPM is our own platform for portfolio management. While Microsoft Project is good at managing scheduling, tasks, and dependencies, it doesn't cover the executive/PMO layer. Astral PPM brings in portfolio health measures, intake/prioritization flows, resource allocation from a portfolio-level perspective, and dashboards for executives, leveraging the data you already have in your Microsoft environment.
It depends on what you are trying to achieve. Both Microsoft Project and Project for the Web work great for companies whose main objective is scheduling and tracking tasks within projects. Dynamics 365 Project Operations is ideal for professional service organizations that need to integrate project delivery, sales, and financials. Astral PPM solves issues related to portfolio management and governance. In many cases, both Project Operations and Astral PPM are used simultaneously as part of our wider project management services.
Together, we define governance policies, project intake/prioritization processes, stage gates, reporting, and roles and responsibilities. Based on that, we configure the tools so they can support those requirements accurately.
