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Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management pros and cons

Vendor: Oracle
3.8 out of 5

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PROS

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management enhances organizational efficiency by increasing predictability, enabling on-time project delivery, and reducing costs.
The integration with Unifier ensures data accuracy and timeliness.
Key features include delay analysis and extension of time claims, aiding in accurate project management.
Planning capabilities in Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management are effective for large projects.
It offers valuable tools like cost breakdown structure and work breakdown structure for detailed project oversight.

CONS

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management needs improvement in incorporating chat and artificial intelligence features.
Integration with ERP systems could be enhanced.
The software has a steep learning curve for new users and scalability issues.
Pricing is very high in LATAM, making it unsuitable for those with a tight budget.
Improvement is needed in cost management features and integration with other programs.
 

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management Pros review quotes

it_user6903 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Engineering at CloudBearings
Jun 5, 2013
Primavera has built-in integration between modules, basic integration with P6 schedules, and the latest Version 14 provides Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher and Webservices API support.
SS
Chief Digitalization Executive at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 3, 2023
The solution's tech support is good.
Luis Quintino - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant Senior at Freelancer
May 12, 2023
The most valuable feature of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is accuracy.
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reviewer2146935 - PeerSpot reviewer
Digital Architect at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees
May 22, 2023
The ability to streamline the process of obtaining signatures from our contractors is valuable.
Johny Segura - PeerSpot reviewer
Regional Head of Digital Transformation at CUMBRA
Jun 5, 2023
I like Primavera's planning capabilities.
Taha Khaleel - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Operations Officer at PRO-VISION
Sep 4, 2023
Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is a well-engineered product from an IT perspective.
ManeshGeorge - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at Aurecon
Nov 12, 2024
Delay analysis and extension of time claims are some of the key features.
reviewer2592171 - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Executive at a energy/utilities company with 1-10 employees
Nov 12, 2024
The most valuable features were the cost breakdown structure and work breakdown structure.
reviewer2710611 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a consultancy with 5,001-10,000 employees
Aug 26, 2025
The integration with Unifier, which is also an Oracle tool, ensures that the data is correct and timely.
Manojkumar Reddy - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Jan 28, 2026
Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management has definitely had a positive impact on the organization.
 

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management Cons review quotes

it_user6903 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Engineering at CloudBearings
Jun 5, 2013
PCM does not provide any flexibility in positioning fields.
SS
Chief Digitalization Executive at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 3, 2023
They should work on integrating the solution with ERP.
Luis Quintino - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant Senior at Freelancer
May 12, 2023
The reporting could improve project management. We need multiple source reports. If someone is new to the support it has a steep learning curve.
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reviewer2146935 - PeerSpot reviewer
Digital Architect at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees
May 22, 2023
The scalability has room for improvement.
Johny Segura - PeerSpot reviewer
Regional Head of Digital Transformation at CUMBRA
Jun 5, 2023
Primavera could be better integrated with other products, and it needs more cost management features.
Taha Khaleel - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Operations Officer at PRO-VISION
Sep 4, 2023
The solution's user interface is an area with shortcomings that need improvement.
ManeshGeorge - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at Aurecon
Nov 12, 2024
There is scope for development in integrating with some AI products.
reviewer2592171 - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Executive at a energy/utilities company with 1-10 employees
Nov 12, 2024
There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs.
reviewer2710611 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a consultancy with 5,001-10,000 employees
Aug 26, 2025
For us in LATAM, the pricing is extremely high. That is why I only work with oil and gas and mining industries because they have substantial budgets.
Manojkumar Reddy - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Jan 28, 2026
Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management does not require many improvements, but one area lacking is the incorporation of chat and artificial intelligence, which need significant improvement.