What Is Microsoft Project?
Microsoft Project is a project management tool used to plan work, build timelines, assign tasks, and manage resources across complex initiatives. It helps teams break work into phases, set deadlines, and track progress in one place.
Microsoft Project is available in desktop and web-based versions. It requires a separate license and is typically used by project managers and staff involved in large-scale or multi-phase efforts.
Who Uses This Software?
Project managers and team leads use Microsoft Project to manage task dependencies, monitor deadlines, and collaborate with team members. It is especially useful for IT, construction, procurement, and cross-departmental projects.
Key Features
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Gantt charts and task timelines
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Resource and assignment tracking
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Task dependencies and milestones
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Multiple views: grid, board, timeline
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Integration with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
Common Uses at the County
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Planning IT implementations and infrastructure upgrades
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Tracking tasks and milestones for department initiatives
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Managing timelines for contracts and procurement