Deltek Open Plan
Earned value management software
Project, portfolio & program management software
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What is Deltek Open Plan
Deltek Open Plan is a project scheduling and planning application used to build and manage detailed project schedules, resources, and progress tracking for complex programs. It is typically used by project controls teams and planners in industries such as government contracting, aerospace/defense, and engineering where formal scheduling standards apply. The product focuses on critical path scheduling, resource-loaded plans, and integration with project controls workflows, including earned value management when used alongside related Deltek tools.
Robust CPM scheduling capabilities
Open Plan supports detailed work breakdown structures, logic-driven networks, and critical path method (CPM) scheduling for large, complex projects. It is designed for professional schedulers who need granular control over activities, dependencies, calendars, and constraints. This depth aligns with environments that require schedule quality checks and disciplined baseline management.
Resource-loaded planning and analysis
The product supports assigning and leveling resources across activities to analyze capacity and schedule impacts. It enables planners to model alternative scenarios and evaluate trade-offs between duration, sequencing, and resource availability. This is useful for program environments where staffing and specialized resources drive schedule feasibility.
Fits Deltek project controls stack
Open Plan is commonly deployed as part of a broader Deltek project controls toolchain, where schedule data feeds cost, performance, and reporting processes. In practice, organizations pair it with earned value management and cost control applications to maintain consistency between schedule status and performance measurement. This integration approach can reduce manual reconciliation compared with using disconnected scheduling and EVM tools.
Steep learning curve
Open Plan is built for specialist schedulers and project controls professionals rather than casual project managers. The interface and concepts (e.g., network logic, baselines, resource leveling) require training to use effectively. Teams without dedicated scheduling expertise may find adoption slower than lighter-weight PPM tools.
Less suited for lightweight PPM
The product emphasizes detailed scheduling over broader portfolio management functions such as strategic prioritization, OKR-style tracking, or lightweight task collaboration. Organizations looking for a single tool for executive portfolio views, team collaboration, and simple project tracking may need complementary systems. As a result, it can be overpowered for small projects or agile-only teams.
EVM requires complementary tooling
While Open Plan supports schedule performance tracking inputs, full earned value management typically depends on integration with dedicated EVM/cost tools and disciplined data governance. Implementations often require configuration, process design, and ongoing administration to keep schedule and cost systems aligned. This can increase total implementation effort compared with more all-in-one EVM platforms.
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Deltek, Inc.
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