Tempo Portfolio Manager

Predictive scheduling and capacity planning across a project portfolio (formerly LiquidPlanner).

Tempo Portfolio Manager, formerly LiquidPlanner, starts from a different assumption than most Gantt tools: that estimates are uncertain, and schedules should reflect that rather than pretend otherwise. After Tempo acquired LiquidPlanner in 2023, the product moved to tempo.io under its new name, but the core idea stayed the same. Tasks get ranged estimates instead of single numbers, and the scheduling engine combines them with project priorities and team capacity, running Monte Carlo simulations to forecast finish dates at a stated confidence level.

Around that engine sit automatic resource leveling, workload views across the team, scenario modelling that updates plans with every change, and dashboards for reporting progress. It integrates with Jira and Slack and supports single sign-on.

It's built for mid-size, large, and enterprise teams running several projects at once with shared people. It's a fit for teams whose work involves genuine uncertainty in how long things take and that want scheduling that accounts for it.

At a glance

Who's it for?

It's built for teams whose work genuinely involves uncertainty in how long things take, especially when several projects share the same people.

Strength

Its predictive, priority-based scheduling makes it attractive for teams tired of Gantt charts that assume perfect predictability.

Trade-off

It has a unique methodology that takes real time to learn compared to conventional Gantt tools.

When to choose it

A strong option for teams that want scheduling that honestly reflects estimate uncertainty.

Why teams choose it

  • Predictive, priority-based scheduling
  • Ranged, uncertainty-aware estimates
  • Automatic resource leveling
  • Portfolio and workload views

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FAQ

Is Tempo Portfolio Manager free to use?

Tempo Portfolio Manager is a paid tool; it doesn't offer a permanent free plan, though a trial is usually available.

Is Tempo Portfolio Manager a web-based tool?

Tempo Portfolio Manager runs in the browser; it doesn't have a separate desktop or mobile app.

What integrations does Tempo Portfolio Manager support?

Tempo Portfolio Manager integrates with tools like Jira, Slack, among others.

Is Tempo Portfolio Manager cloud-based or self-hosted?

Tempo Portfolio Manager is cloud-based (SaaS); there's no self-hosted option.

What team sizes is Tempo Portfolio Manager built for?

Tempo Portfolio Manager is designed for these team sizes: Mid-size, Large, Enterprise.

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