Power Framework for Planner FAQs
Overview & Positioning
Power Framework for Planner is an affordable, easy-to-use Project Portfolio Management (PPM) app built on Microsoft Planner Premium and Power Platform. It extends task scheduling with full project lifecycle management — providing structure, governance, reporting, and AI enablement.
Power Framework for Planner is an affordable, easy-to-use Project Portfolio Management (PPM) app built on Microsoft Planner Premium and Power Platform.
It extends Planner’s task scheduling capabilities with full project lifecycle management — providing structure, governance, reporting, and AI enablement.
Power Framework for Planner is ideal for:
- PMOs moving away from spreadsheets
- Organisations standardising project governance
- Teams already using Microsoft 365
- Businesses wanting to enable AI in project management
Planner focuses on task management and scheduling
Power Framework for Planner adds:
- Project request intake
- Business case capture
- Stage gate governance
- Risk & issue management
- Change control
- Benefits tracking
- Financial summaries
- Portfolio & programme reporting
Thus, it transforms Planner into a structured PPM solution.
Features & Functionality
The solution includes:
- Project request recording and conversion
- Detailed business case information
- Stage gate controls
- Risk & issues logs
- Change requests
- Benefits management
- Simple financial tracking
- PM status updates
- Programme management
- Document management integration
Yes. It provides seamless integration with:
- Planner task scheduling
- Resource management
- Collaboration features
Projects in the app are connected to Planner schedules.
Yes — full reporting is included out of the box.
The solution supplies:
- A Power BI data model (“single source of truth”)
- Rich pre-built report templates
- Ad hoc reporting capability
Report templates include:
- Requests
- Portfolio, Programme & Project Health
- Financials
- Status reports
- Timeline & milestones
- Risks & issues
- Benefits tracking
- Data quality
- Resource utilisation
AI Capabilities
Power Framework for Planner is built on Microsoft Planner Premium, Power Platform, and Dataverse — providing the structured, connected data foundation essential for enabling powerful AI in project management and launching AI-driven capabilities.
Yes.
Power Framework for Planner is positioned as a launchpad for AI in project management.
Because it is built on:
- Planner Premium
- Power Platform
- Dataverse
The solution provides structured, connected data that AI requires.
Potential AI capabilities include:
- AI-generated project plans
- AI-assisted status updates
- Predictive analytics
- Automated insights
- Microsoft Copilot integration
Users requiring AI features need:
- Planner and Project Plan 3
- Microsoft 365 Copilot license
Technology & Architecture
Power Framework for Planner is fully open, built entirely on Microsoft Power Platform and deployed in your own Microsoft tenant using Dataverse — ensuring no third-party hosting, no black-box components, and complete customisation control.
The solution is deployed in:
- Your own Microsoft tenant
- A dedicated Power Platform environment
- Using Microsoft Dataverse for data storage
It is not hosted by a third-party vendor.
Power Framework for Planner is:
- Fully open
- Built entirely on Microsoft Power Platform
- No black-box components
- No hidden proprietary logic
All components (app, workflows, reports) are visible and modifiable within your tenant.
Yes.
You can:
- Modify the app
- Build Power Automate workflows
- Develop additional Power BI reports
- Extend the data model
- Create integrations
Alternatively, Power Framework consultants can deliver enhancements for you.
Implementation
Implementation of Power Framework for Planner is rapid and staged: tenant deployment, agile configuration, knowledge transfer, onboarding support, and project oversight — designed for quick value delivery with minimal disruption.
Implementation is designed to be rapid and structured in stages:
- Deployment in your tenant
- Configuration (agile, prioritised backlog)
- Knowledge transfer
- Onboarding support
- Project management oversight
Two environments are created:
- Production
- Sandbox (Pre-Production)
This allows safe testing and controlled updates.
Your team will need to:
- Provide a project manager and sponsor
- Participate in requirements definition
- Assist with user and license provisioning
- Conduct acceptance testing
- Support internal adoption and communication
- Prepare and cleanse data for import
Configuration & Enhancements
Standard configuration typically includes:
- Data model localisation
- Forms and views adjustment
- Alignment of a single stage gate process
- Configuration of out-of-the-box security roles
- Configuration of existing workflows
- Localisation of supplied Power BI reports
Enhancement services cover:
- Additional tables or relationships
- Multiple or dynamic stage gates
- Custom security roles
- SharePoint document automation
- Custom workflows
- External system integrations
- Significant report customisation
Why Choose Power Framework for Planner?
Power Framework for Planner stands out with full transparency, no proprietary lock-in, complete built-on-Microsoft flexibility, AI readiness, an affordable entry point, and optional expert support — all while leveraging your existing Microsoft investment.
Power Framework for Planner offers:
- Full transparency
- No proprietary extensions
- Built entirely on Microsoft
- Complete flexibility inside your tenant
- AI readiness
- Affordable entry point
- Expert support available when needed
It aligns with your Microsoft investment while avoiding lock-in or black-box architecture.
Security & Compliance
Power Framework securely stores your data in your Microsoft 365 tenant with enterprise-grade security, configurable role-based access controls, and key compliance certifications including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, Cyber Essentials, and G-Cloud.
Our solutions also provide full support for U.S. defense and public sector requirements such as Microsoft 365 GCC High, DoD IL4/IL5, NIST SP 800-53, ITAR, and CUI.
Visit our Security page to learn more.
All data is stored within your organization’s Microsoft 365 environment, leveraging existing security, compliance, and authentication mechanisms. User access is managed through Microsoft 365 accounts, with configurable roles and permissions.
Yes, security roles can be defined to restrict access to risks by business unit, department, or other criteria, ensuring users only see and manage relevant risks.
Power Framework holds key certifications that demonstrate our commitment to quality, information security, and cybersecurity best practices — making us a trusted partner for public sector and regulated organizations.
We are an approved G-Cloud Supplier on the UK Government’s G-Cloud framework, enabling fast, compliant procurement of our PPM, RISK, and Planner solutions.
We are certified to:
- ISO/IEC 27001 — Information Security Management
- ISO 9001 — Quality Management
- Cyber Essentials — confirming robust protection against common cyber threats
Additionally, for US Customers in the defense and public sector, our solutions are compliant with Microsoft 365 GCC High and DoD environments, which meet:
- NIST SP 800-53 controls at FIPS 199 High Categorization
- DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) Impact Level 4 (IL4) equivalency (GCC High) and IL5 (DoD environment)
- Requirements for DFARS, ITAR, and CUI protection
Combined with our unique model—your data stays securely in your own Microsoft cloud tenant. This provides enterprise-grade assurance while keeping things straightforward and collaborative.
Ready to ditch spreadsheets and unlock real project portfolio power — without vendor lock-in?
Power Framework for Planner turns your existing Microsoft 365 investment into a full-featured, AI-ready PPM solution: seamless Planner integration, structured governance, rich reporting, predictive insights, and instant customization — all inside your own tenant. Let’s get started.