When Excel Is No Longer Enough: How to Choose a Project Management System

The author examines the challenge of transitioning from Excel spreadsheets to specialized project management systems. The article provides a comparative review of five Russian solutions designed for medium and large enterprises. The focus is on platform functionality, including resource management, budgeting, project portfolio management, approval workflows, and reporting. The author emphasizes the importance of evaluating the strengths of each tool before implementation. This article aims to help managers and project leads choose optimal software capable of scaling business processes and improving team efficiency. It covers key selection criteria that must be considered for successful integration into a corporate environment to avoid common pitfalls during data migration and employee onboarding to new functionality.