
ProjExec
Social project management that integrates with Microsoft Teams, HCL Connections, and Google Workspace
About ProjExec
ProjExec by Trilog Group is a social project management platform that embeds robust scheduling, tracking, and collaboration tools directly within enterprise collaboration suites like Microsoft Teams, HCL Connections, and Google Workspace. It combines traditional project management rigor (Gantt charts, dashboards, portfolio tracking) with social features like project walls and micro-blogging to increase team engagement. Available as ProjExec Express for essential features or ProjExec Enterprise with advanced modules for issue, change, time, financial, and report management.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Deep integration with Microsoft Teams means teams can manage projects without switching between apps
- Combines social collaboration features (project wall, micro-blogging) with traditional PM rigor for better team engagement
- Affordable starting price at \u00248.75 per user per month makes it accessible for small to mid-size teams
- Multi-platform support across Microsoft Teams, HCL Connections, and Google Workspace covers diverse enterprise environments
- Free 30-day trial with no upfront IT investment lets teams evaluate before committing
- Modular architecture allows organizations to start with Express and upgrade to Enterprise as needs grow
Cons
- Requires Microsoft Teams, HCL Connections, or Google Workspace as a prerequisite which limits standalone use
- Enterprise pricing not publicly disclosed, requiring contact with sales
- User interface and documentation feel dated compared to modern project management tools like Asana or Monday.com
- Relatively low market visibility and community compared to mainstream PM alternatives
Key Features
Microsoft Teams Integration
Runs as a native app within Microsoft Teams, letting teams manage projects without leaving their primary collaboration environment.
Visual Gantt Charts
Socially-enabled drag-and-drop Gantt charts for scheduling tasks, setting dependencies, and tracking progress visually.
Project Wall
An informal social forum for each project that functions like a social media feed, enabling quick updates and informal team communication.
Dashboard & Portfolio Management
Cross-project tracking dashboards with alerts for executives and project managers to monitor multiple initiatives at a glance.
Issue & Change Management
Enterprise module for formally tracking issues and managing change requests throughout the project lifecycle.
Time & Financial Management
Track time spent on tasks and manage project budgets and financial performance within the Enterprise edition.
Micro-blogging
Quick status updates and announcements integrated directly into the project management workflow for real-time team communication.
Multi-Platform Support
Deploy on Microsoft Teams and Office 365, HCL Connections (on-premises), or Google Workspace depending on your organization's collaboration stack.
Pricing
- Visual Gantt charts
- Project Wall
- Task scheduling and tracking
- Dashboard views
- Microsoft Teams integration
- Unlimited projects
- Automatic upgrades
- All Express features
- Issue Management module
- Change Management module
- Time Management module
- Financial Management module
- Configurable Reporting
- HCL Connections on-premises support
Best For
Teams-Native Project Management
Organizations already using Microsoft Teams who want project management integrated directly into their collaboration hub rather than adding another standalone tool.
Social Enterprise Collaboration
Teams that value informal communication alongside formal project tracking, using project walls and micro-blogging to keep everyone informed and engaged.
HCL Connections Environments
Enterprises running HCL Connections (formerly IBM Connections) on-premises who need project management tightly integrated with their existing collaboration platform.
Portfolio Oversight for PMOs
Project management offices that need cross-project dashboards and portfolio-level tracking to monitor multiple initiatives and report to leadership.
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