US Army Corps of Engineers Unveils Modernized Project Management Software
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — Following an extensive five-year development period, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is poised to unveil its innovative project management and scheduling software.
Project schedulers and managers from over a dozen USACE Districts convened at the USACE Program and Project Management Information Suite (PROMIS) Pilot rollout clinic held at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville from August 12 to 14.
This clinic offered participants an immersive experience with the newly enhanced version of PROMIS, the centralized database that serves to create, maintain, and oversee project data.
Jon Soderberg, the National Programs Chief at HQ USACE, along with a range of HQ USACE personnel and contractors, facilitated interactive sessions utilizing real project data during this three-day event.
Since 2022, PROMIS has been undergoing significant modernization. The revamped, cloud-based iteration aspires to bolster USACE’s operational efficiency with a faster and more secure suite of systems tailored for superior project management.
The legacy version of PROMIS, which has roots in the broader evolution of project management practices, is set to be retired in 2026.
Joshua Caldwell, a business analyst at Crystal Management and an integral member of the MAN Tech team steering PROMIS modernization, emphasized the reciprocal exchange of knowledge between instructors and participants during the clinic.
“I believe we all gained from this experience,” Caldwell stated. “Though we have more work ahead, the feedback we garnered from users has been instrumental for refining PROMIS as a whole.”
Caldwell noted that the PROMIS Pilot team will systematically tackle the issues raised by participants ahead of the software’s full-scale launch in October.
“We must resolve a few items before we officially ‘go live,’ but this inaugural training was invaluable in surfacing challenges that need addressing swiftly,” Caldwell remarked.
Ryan Caudill, an analyst and instructor at Headquarters USACE, echoed Caldwell’s sentiments regarding the successful reception of the training.
“The participating schedulers and project managers relished the opportunity to engage hands-on with the system,” he said.
Caudill highlighted that while prior commercial training sessions had showcased the tool’s functionalities, this was unprecedented in allowing users to navigate PROMIS in their own project contexts.
“They could truly assess how the components interrelate,” he added. “Rather than merely observing someone else’s interaction, they actively explored the software themselves.”
Kate Leese, a project manager from the St. Louis District, described the PROMIS Pilot as a significant opportunity for her and her peers.
“This transition is greatly enhancing our data stability,” Leese commented. “Transitioning to a cloud environment signifies a substantial upgrade. I’m particularly keen on the fact that any required updates won’t entail system downtimes.”
Leese expressed enthusiasm for the potential integrations within the USACE project management community.
“We are particularly thrilled about how this new system will interact with our existing platforms, such as CEFMS and RMS, creating a cohesive operational framework,” she concluded.
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