Using Bubble PPM for
Phase Gate process management
The best methodology for large enterprises or complex portfolios
Bubble PPM’s fully customizable phase-gate processes, make it well suited to multi-project organizations requiring configurable gates, strong project governance, and portfolio planning tools.
Bring structure and control to project delivery
Looking for software that allows configurable gated project management methodologies? Then look no further! Bubble PPM brings transparent evidence-based Phase-Gate governance approach to project, program, and portfolio delivery.
Used by growing companies through to enterprises with multi-billion-dollar project portfolios, Bubble PPM is used widely in the:
- Consumer Packaged & Fast Moving Consumer Goods (CPG/FMCG) Sector
- Upstream Energy Sector
- MedTech Sector
To explore other industries, visit our full Sector Solutions page HERE
Build in any number of gate processes
Get even your most complex projects up and running in minutes, not days.
Bubble PPM lets you to build in as many gate models as you need for your different project types.
Allow your Stages/Phases and Gates to include as many pre-set or ad-hoc deliverables as required.
Create pre-defined project requirements
Guarantee that critical execution deliverables get met on-time, every time.
Bubble PPM supports the creation of any number of configurable project type templates to suit the unique needs of your organization – meaning there’s a home for all your new product development, innovation, change management or other initiatives, in one integrated environment.
Alternatively, gain access to pre-built out-of-the-box project management best practices developed from our 25+ years experience.
Support multiple delivery type frameworks
Configure templates and workflows for Phase-Gate, PRINCE2, or other methodologies to match your project governance requirements.
Bubble PPM supports Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies, meaning teams can execute as many agile cycles as they need in order to reach the next project stage.
Guarantee compliance
Bubble PPM makes it easy to identify, track, and resolve key delivery requirements.
Whether that’s managing risks and issues, tracking compliance to regulatory standards, or executing projects the way your organization likes it to be done.
Changes are updated, system-wide, in real time, and supporting documentation, comments, or change logs, automatically roll data up to the appropriate portfolio(s).
Apply project and portfolio governance criteria
With Bubble PPM, all your Gate success criteria are clear from the start.
At each stage, Workstreams know exactly whats expected of them, what’s already been achieved, and what’s left to do.
Should individuals, or teams, fall behind, the system automatically flags up where bottlenecks are occurring.
Visit our Governance feature page HERE for more details
Streamline reporting with one-click outputs
Generate stakeholder-ready project and portfolio insights instantly with one click!
With live data always available to you, it’s easy to share, track or display KPIs, status’, progress metrics etc in fully customizable dashboards or reports.
See how your organization can eliminate hours of manual data collection each week, by visiting our Dashboards feature page HERE or our Reports feature page HERE.
One of the most commonly deployed
Phase-Gate PPM tools
Equally suited to simple or complex Phase-Gate practices and organizations!
Faster decision cycles
Gate reviews become quicker and more consistent, reducing delays and accelerating project progression.
Clear project visibility
Teams and leaders gain a unified view of project status, risks, and next steps across all phases.
Standardized workflows
A consistent methodology ensures every project follows the same quality checkpoints and documentation.
Better portfolio balance
Leaders can compare projects side by side to optimize investment across short-, mid-, and long-term initiatives.
Reduced project risk
Formal gates help catch issues early, avoiding late-stage failures and cost overruns.
Stronger cross-team alignment
Clear responsibilities and gate criteria enhance collaboration and accountability across departments.
Reliable reporting and metrics
Automated dashboards provide trustworthy data for performance tracking and executive decision-making.
Higher innovation throughput
Structured idea-to-launch workflows help teams move promising concepts through development more efficiently.
Faster time-to-market
The combination of governance and visibility helps projects progress smoothly, reducing market-entry delays.
Fully customizable and rapidly deployable
Get the flexibility of custom software with the speed of out-of-the-box solutions.
Modular platform design that grows with your needs
Bubble PPM adapts workflows, fields, dashboards, and reports to match your organization’s unique needs – without lengthy implementations or custom development.
Start with what you need today,
expand as priorities evolve
Bubble PPM’s module-based architecture lets you activate capabilities when you’re ready – from portfolio management to strategic planning to project delivery – ensuring you solve your most pressing challenges first.
Visibility. Accountability. Efficiency. All in One Platform
Bubble PPM empowers organizations to deliver portfolio value and project success through three core capabilities:
Visibility
A single source of truth for all project and portfolio data – giving every stakeholder real-time access to the information they need.
Accountability
Built-in governance and workflows that align with your processes – ensuring projects follow the right steps from initiation through delivery.
Efficiency
Efficiency Automated dashboards and reporting that eliminate manual work – so your teams spend time delivering value, not compiling updates.
