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    Cerri Project
    Enterprise Project Management Software

    One solution for
    projects, portfolios & governance

    Cerri Project brings together project execution, portfolio management, Stage-Gate process governance, and resource planning in one structured enterprise solution.

    Trusted by leading organizations worldwide

    ABBBentley MotorsSchneider ElectricSchottB. BraunBühlerSickStäubliDaimlerSchaffnerSopremaBungeDwyerHolt CatLawterABBBentley MotorsSchneider ElectricSchottB. BraunBühlerSickStäubliDaimlerSchaffnerSopremaBungeDwyerHolt CatLawter
    500+
    Enterprise customers
    30+
    Years of expertise
    50+
    Integrations
    2M+
    Projects managed

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    Explore Cerri Project's full range of project management software capabilities - from Stage-Gate process governance and portfolio oversight to resource planning, financial control, and executive reporting.

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    Portfolio Command Center

    Gain consolidated visibility across your entire project portfolio. Prioritize investments, balance capacity, and align execution with strategic priorities, all from a single, decision-ready view.

    • Multi-dimensional portfolio scoring and ranking
    • What-if scenario modelling for investment decisions
    • Capacity-aware project approval workflows
    • Executive-level portfolio health dashboards
    Portfolio overview
    5 active projects
    3
    On track
    1
    At risk
    1
    Delayed
    ProjectPhaseProgressRisk
    EV Motor Gen-3
    Development
    72%
    low
    Sensor Module X
    Testing
    91%
    low
    Battery Pack R2
    Business case
    45%
    high
    Housing Redesign
    Scoping
    28%
    med
    Thermal System V4
    Gate review
    60%
    med
    Hierarchy
    Risk mapped
    Drill down

    Stage-Gate Process Governance

    Enforce structured gate criteria across your project and NPD lifecycle. Gate reviews within the Stage-Gate process are documented, evidence-based, and traceable — ensuring projects advance only when decision readiness is confirmed.

    • Configurable Stage-Gate process criteria and evidence requirements
    • Automated gate readiness scoring
    • Go / Kill / Hold / Recycle decision tracking
    • Full decision audit trail with accountability
    SG
    Gate checkpoint flow
    4 gates
    Decision flow
    Define criteria
    Gather evidence
    Assess readiness
    Make decision
    Record outcome
    G1
    DiscoveryMarket need confirmed
    Go
    G2
    FeasibilityTechnical viability validated
    Go
    G3
    DevelopmentDesign specs under review
    Hold
    G4
    LaunchAwaiting prior gate
    Possible outcomes
    Go
    Kill
    Hold
    Recycle
    Every gate produces a structured decision with documented rationale

    New Product Development

    Accelerate innovation with a structured approach to NPD. Manage ideation, prototyping, testing, and launch within a single, collaborative platform.

    • Idea funnel with scoring and prioritization
    • Integrated requirements management
    • Test management with pass/fail criteria
    • Launch readiness checklists
    NPD lifecycle
    5 phases · 4 gates
    Ideation
    Business case
    Development
    Validation
    Launch
    G1
    G2
    G3
    G4
    Phase 3 · DevelopmentActive
    Gantt-based development planning
    Cross-functional task coordination
    Milestone & dependency tracking
    Resource allocation across projects

    Program Management

    Manage complex enterprise projects with integrated planning, resource management, and real-time progress tracking. Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across programmes and initiatives.

    • Integrated project planning and scheduling
    • Resource allocation and capacity planning
    • Real-time progress tracking and reporting
    • Risk and issue management
    Project execution
    EV Motor Gen-3
    W1
    W2
    W3
    W4
    W5
    W6
    W7
    W8
    W9
    W10
    W11
    W12
    Mechanical design
    Prototype tooling
    Supplier qualification
    Validation testing
    Regulatory submission
    Prototype ready
    Launch readiness
    Task
    Milestone
    Critical path

    Resource & Capacity Planning

    Plan and allocate resources across projects with full visibility into capacity constraints. Prevent over-commitment and ensure the right skills are assigned to the right initiatives at the right time.

    • Role-based and skill-based resource allocation
    • Capacity heatmaps across teams and time periods
    • Demand vs. supply forecasting
    • Resource conflict detection and resolution
    Resource allocation
    5 resources tracked
    2
    Available
    1
    Near capacity
    2
    Overloaded
    ResourceUtilisationLoad
    AC
    A. ChenMech. Engineer
    92%
    2 proj
    MW
    M. WeberR&D Lead
    64%
    1 proj
    SP
    S. PatelTest Engineer
    85%
    2 proj
    JN
    J. NovakProcess Eng.
    41%
    1 proj
    LK
    L. KimQuality Lead
    97%
    3 proj
    Workload balanced across programs

    Project Planning & Gantt Charts

    Powerful scheduling, task management, and milestone tracking designed for complex enterprise programmes. From kickoff to completion, maintain control over scope, timeline, and dependencies.

    • Interactive Gantt charts with dependency management
    • Critical path analysis and variance tracking
    • Multi-project timelines and cross-project dependencies
    • Baseline comparisons and schedule performance tracking
    NPD lifecycle
    6 phases · 5 gates
    G1
    G2
    G3
    G4
    G5
    Discovery
    Scoping
    Business case
    Development
    Testing
    Launch
    Phase
    Gate
    Configurable per project type

    Cost & Budget Control

    Monitor project costs and budgets with precision. Earned value management provides early warning on cost and schedule variance, enabling proactive intervention before issues escalate.

    • Budget planning and actual cost tracking
    • Earned value management (CPI, SPI)
    • CAPEX and OPEX categorization
    • Cost forecasting and variance analysis
    Financial controls
    Portfolio view
    $3.4M
    Total budget
    $2.1M
    Spent to date
    $3.4M
    Forecast
    ProjectBudgetSpent vs plan
    EV Motor Gen-3Development
    $1200K
    70%
    Battery Pack R2Business case
    $800K
    65%
    Sensor Module XTesting
    $450K
    91%
    Thermal System V4Gate review
    $650K
    45%
    Housing RedesignScoping
    $320K
    27%
    Forecast vs actuals updated in real time

    Risk & Change Management

    Identify, assess, and mitigate risks systematically across the portfolio. Proactive risk monitoring ensures emerging threats are addressed before they impact delivery or capital commitments.

    • Risk registers with probability and impact scoring
    • Automated risk escalation workflows
    • Issue tracking with resolution accountability
    • Portfolio-level risk exposure dashboards
    G3
    Gate 3 readiness
    Review pending
    Decision readiness score60%
    3 of 5 criteria metThreshold: 80%
    Market validation completeComplete3 docs
    Technical risk assessmentComplete2 docs
    Cost model finalisedIn progress1 doc
    Regulatory pre-checkMissing0 docs
    Supply chain readinessComplete4 docs
    Open conditions from Gate 2
    Supplier qualification audit
    Updated FMEA review
    Readiness is measured before reviewers convene - not after

    Reporting & Dashboards

    Pre-built and customisable dashboards provide the right information to every stakeholder, from project managers tracking daily execution to executives reviewing portfolio performance.

    • 500+ pre-built report templates
    • Drag-and-drop dashboard builder
    • Scheduled report distribution
    • Drill-down from portfolio to task level
    Executive dashboard
    Live
    On-time delivery
    87%
    +3%
    Budget variance
    −2.1%
    stable
    Gate pass rate
    72%
    +5%
    Risk exposure
    12
    −2
    Portfolio performance
    Q1
    Q2
    Q3
    Q4
    EV Motor Gen-3
    72%
    Battery Pack R2
    45%
    Sensor Module X
    91%
    Document repository
    73 files
    EV Motor Gen-324
    Battery Pack R218
    Sensor Module X31
    Gate 3 Review Pack
    R. Martinez · 2h ago
    PDF
    Risk Assessment v2.1
    S. Patel · 4h ago
    DOCX
    Cost Model - Final
    D. Okonkwo · 1d ago
    XLSX
    Supplier Qualification
    A. Chen · 2d ago
    PDF
    Test Protocol TP-104
    L. Kim · 3d ago
    PDF
    Version control
    v2.1 · 3 versionsAudit-ready

    Document Management & Collaboration

    Consolidate all project-related content and files in a single repository. Advanced access control, versioning, sharing, and approval workflows ensure document discipline across programs.

    • Centralized document repository with version control
    • Document approval workflows and sign-off tracking
    • Full-text search across all project documents
    • Audit-ready document trails

    Additional capabilities

    Beyond core project and portfolio management, Cerri Project includes a full suite of complementary capabilities that extend governance and collaboration.

    Workflow Automation

    Automate approvals, notifications, and handoffs with a role-based workflow engine that enforces process discipline.

    Time Tracking

    Track actual time and effort against plans. Timesheets integrate directly with project schedules and cost tracking.

    Demand Management

    Capture, evaluate, and prioritize incoming project requests before they enter the portfolio pipeline.

    KPI & OKR Alignment

    Connect project outcomes to organizational objectives. Measure strategic contribution, not just task completion.

    Team Collaboration

    Built-in messaging, task discussions, and notifications keep distributed teams aligned without switching tools.

    Project Management

    Comprehensive project oversight with templates, milestones, task management, and automated notifications.

    Enterprise-ready infrastructure

    Designed for enterprise IT requirements: security, integration, deployment flexibility, and global operations.

    Flexible Deployment

    Cloud, private cloud, or on-premise. Deploy in the environment that meets your security and compliance requirements.

    Enterprise Security

    SSO, SAML 2.0, role-based access control, data encryption, and IP restrictions ensure enterprise-grade protection.

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    Open Integration Framework

    REST API, pre-built connectors for SAP, Oracle, Jira, and 50+ more.

    Global-Ready Software

    Multi-language, multi-currency, and multi-timezone support for distributed enterprise teams worldwide.

    Seamless integrations

    Connect Cerri Project with the tools you already use. Pre-built connectors and an open REST API unify data and simplify workflows across your organization.

    SAP, Oracle, and ERP system connectors
    Jira, Confluence, and development tools
    Open REST API for custom integrations
    Cerri Project integrations with SAP, Microsoft, and enterprise tools

    See Cerri Project in action

    Cerri Project: enterprise project management software with Stage-Gate process governance, portfolio oversight, resource planning, and financial control.