Microsoft’s retirement of Project Online is forcing thousands of enterprises to rethink their project management stack. OnePlan wants to make that shift painless. The company today introduced OnePlan NextGen PPM, an AI-enabled migration and modernization solution built specifically for organizations facing a mandatory move before Microsoft’s September 30, 2026 deadline.

Instead of lengthy transitions and costly project overhauls, OnePlan promises a guided, automated, and low-disruption migration in under twelve weeks. For PMOs, IT teams, and project leaders racing against the clock, the offering delivers a rare combination of speed and stability.

A Migration Path Built for Urgency

Microsoft Project Online’s retirement has put enterprise PMOs in a bind. Many rely heavily on the legacy platform’s custom schedules, resource plans, and financial structures. Rebuilding that infrastructure manually often leads to re-engineering costs, training overhead, and long delays.

OnePlan NextGen PPM aims to avoid that pain entirely. The process starts with technical readiness, followed by structured sprints including system setup, configuration, sample data migration, user acceptance testing, and final production cutover. Each stage uses automated mapping to transfer schedules, resources, financials, and site data directly into OnePlan—without reinventing workflows.

Because OnePlan is a long-standing Microsoft Project Portfolio Management partner, the transition avoids the pitfalls seen in tool-to-tool migration projects. Everything flows through OneConnect, OnePlan’s integration layer, which ensures data accuracy while maintaining governance and continuity.

“Project leaders today need more than just a tool—they need a partner who can deliver clarity, speed, and confidence as they enter 2026,” said Scott Hebert, CEO of OnePlan. He positioned OnePlan as the “most comprehensive solution” for enterprises seeking a replacement for Project Online.

AI Becomes a Core Project Management Companion

Alongside the migration offering, OnePlan unveiled new enhancements to its Strategic Project Portfolio Management platform. The highlight is Sofia GPT, its embedded AI assistant powered by natural language understanding and predictive analytics.

Sofia GPT acts as a collaborative partner rather than a basic chatbot. Users can ask questions, automate workflows, create forecasts, or explore dependencies through everyday language. This AI-driven layer unlocks faster decision-making across portfolios and reduces the manual effort typically associated with PPM tools.

By merging strategic insights, automated workflows, and guided recommendations, OnePlan aims to help PMOs boost governance and accelerate delivery across complex portfolios.

What’s New in OnePlan’s Enhanced Platform

The latest platform upgrades focus on visibility, control, and operational speed—three priorities for enterprise PMOs navigating hybrid work models and budget constraints.

Key capabilities include:

• Streamlined Strategic Planning – Real-time, context-aware insights help PMOs manage investments, resources, and work with greater precision.

• Embedded Dashboards & Reporting – Executive-ready visualizations eliminate the need for external BI tools.

• Advanced Portfolio Management – Enhanced modeling, business rules, and segmentation improve alignment and governance.

• Modern Financial Planning – Flexible forecasting follows fiscal calendars or agile cadences.

• AI + Automation at Scale – Structured responses and workflow automations reduce PMO workload and boost accuracy.

• Expanded Integrations – Bulk import tools and new connectors, including Trello, simplify tool consolidation.

These additions signal OnePlan’s push to become the central hub for enterprise project delivery in a market where AI-native PPM platforms are becoming the norm.

The Bigger Picture

The retirement of Project Online has sparked a competitive rush across the PPM ecosystem. Vendors are racing to offer modern replacements that combine automation, AI, and portfolio-level intelligence. OnePlan’s advantage comes from pairing migration automation with an evolving AI-native PPM environment.

As organizations accelerate their transition away from legacy tools, solutions that reduce disruption—and deliver immediate productivity gains—are positioned to lead the market. OnePlan clearly wants to be one of them.

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