Migrating from Project Online: Real-World Lessons & Stories from the Field

The move away from Project Online is no longer a “future project”—for many, it’s a current reality. But with the upcoming April 1st PWA site restrictions and the eventual 2026 retirement, how are the world’s leading PMOs actually making the leap?

In this session, the OnePlan Partner of the Year team at PPM Works goes beyond the technical documentation to share raw stories from the field. We’ll walk through real-world case studies of organizations that have already transitioned, revealing the good, the bad, and the unexpected. You’ll see how different companies chose their “right-fit” solution—whether it was the New Planner, OnePlan, or a hybrid Power Suite approach—and the specific steps they took to ensure high user adoption.

What we’ll discuss:

• The “Right-Fit” Strategy: How organizations decided between a simple move to the New Planner versus a strategic shift to OnePlan.
• Common Pitfalls (And How to Dodge Them): The #1 mistake teams make during data migration and how to avoid “tool fatigue” during the transition.
• The “Preferred Partner” Edge: Why our clients choose a partner-led approach to handle the complex Microsoft ecosystem “plumbing” while they focus on business as usual.
• Adoption Secrets: How successful PMOs used the migration as a chance to modernize their culture, not just their software.

Join us for a candid look at the migration journey. We aren’t just sharing a roadmap; we’re sharing the shortcuts and detours discovered by those who have already reached the finish line.