Linda Haddon, Innovation Program Manager at Champion X shares insights into their successful utilization of the OnePlan solution for managing their innovation portfolio of products and various project portfolios.
- Centralized Portfolio Management
- Custom workflows & templates
- Intuitive, at-a-glance dashboards
- Flexibility and ease of configuration
- Schedule Management
- Financial Management
- OnePlan Advantage
Siloed operations within its IT portfolio, as each department operated independently, leading to a lack of transparency, collaboration, governance and effective problem-solving
When Champion X was undergoing a significant spin merge, the need for a new, unified tool became apparent. This transition not only demanded a new solution for the emerging company but also offered an opportunity to assess and leverage tools for diverse global project portfolios.
Champion X faced challenges stemming from disparate legacy tools and varying levels of tool adoption. This decentralized approach led to concerns about data integrity and hindered the ability to make informed business decisions.
Why OnePlan
OnePlan provided a singular source of truth for Champion X, consolidating multiple project portfolios into one comprehensive database. This allowed them to extract valuable insights for strategic decision-making, blending project data with financials seamlessly.
“Using OnePlan, we’re able to have that one source of truth across multiple portfolios. We are able to report and visualize the information and use those insights in order to make key business decisions.” – Linda Hadden
What sets OnePlan apart for Champion X is its scalability and global reach, accommodating diverse project methodologies and resource needs. The platform supports the entire project lifecycle, from ideation to execution, aligning with Champion X’s innovation goals.
“OnePlan has empowered us to drive our new product development and innovation pipeline with valuable insights.” – Linda Hadden
The partnership between Champion X and OnePlan has been characterized by collaboration and support. With a dedicated account manager, Champion X receives prompt responses to queries and enjoys a proactive approach to tool evolution.
OnePlan’s customer focus ensures that Champion X receives tailored support, product enhancements, and proactive consulting. The organization benefits from a partnership where feedback is valued, and the platform evolves to meet evolving business needs, ensuring long-term success and ROI.
“One of the things I love about OnePlan is their customer focus. They listen to our feedback, incorporate it into their roadmap, and provide valuable consulting to optimize our usage.”
Since implementing OnePlan, Champion X has seen marked improvements in project discipline. By centralizing project data and insights, they’ve elevated their governance and project management practices significantly.