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By Errin O'Connor, Founder & Chief AI Architect, EPC Group

EPC Group builds SharePoint project management solutions for enterprise organizations — custom project sites, Microsoft Planner integration, task tracking, resource management, milestone dashboards, and portfolio views. SharePoint is not a replacement for dedicated PPM tools, but it handles team-level project management effectively when configured correctly and integrated with Microsoft 365.

Key Facts

  • SharePoint project management integrates natively with Microsoft Planner, Project for the Web, and Microsoft Teams.
  • Project sites are structured SharePoint team sites with pre-built lists for tasks, risks, decisions, and action items.
  • Power BI dashboards provide portfolio-level views across multiple SharePoint project sites.
  • SharePoint project sites support industry-specific compliance: HIPAA for healthcare, SOC 2 for financial services, FedRAMP for government.
  • EPC Group: Microsoft consulting since 1997, enterprise-scale project management deployments across Fortune 500 and government clients.
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SharePoint Project Management Solutions

Transform how your teams manage projects with SharePoint project sites, Microsoft Planner integration, and powerful automation. Centralize collaboration, streamline tasks, and gain real-time visibility.

Project Sites & Templates
Microsoft Planner Integration
Resource Tracking
Real-Time Dashboards

Proven Project Management Expertise

300+
Projects Delivered
Enterprise project management implementations
45%
Faster Delivery
Average improvement in project completion time
100K+
Users Enabled
Project team members across organizations
60%
Time Saved
Reduction in status reporting effort
300+
Project Implementations
Fortune 500
Enterprise Clients
Microsoft
Gold Partner
Since 1997
SharePoint Experience
Our Services

Comprehensive Project Management Solutions

End-to-end SharePoint project management services from site design and Planner integration to dashboards and workflow automation.

Project Sites Design

Create structured, branded project sites that centralize all project assets, documentation, and collaboration in one accessible location.

  • Custom project site templates
  • Document libraries with metadata
  • Project dashboards and status views
  • Team collaboration spaces
  • Stakeholder communication hubs
  • Branding and navigation design

Task Management Solutions

Implement robust task management systems that keep teams aligned, accountable, and on schedule with clear visibility into progress.

  • Microsoft Planner integration
  • SharePoint Lists task boards
  • Kanban and timeline views
  • Task dependencies and priorities
  • Assignment and due date tracking
  • Progress status automation

Resource Tracking

Track team capacity, assignments, and availability across projects to optimize resource allocation and prevent bottlenecks.

  • Resource allocation dashboards
  • Capacity planning views
  • Skill-based assignment
  • Availability calendars
  • Workload balancing
  • Time tracking integration

Planner Integration

Seamlessly integrate Microsoft Planner with SharePoint for visual task management, bucket organization, and cross-platform collaboration.

  • Planner board embedding
  • Teams integration
  • Cross-plan dependencies
  • Automated task creation
  • Progress synchronization
  • Mobile task management

Project Dashboards

Build executive dashboards that provide real-time visibility into project health, milestones, risks, and key performance indicators.

  • Power BI integration
  • Real-time status reporting
  • Milestone tracking
  • Risk and issue registers
  • Budget vs actuals
  • Custom KPI visualization

Project Workflows

Automate project processes with Power Automate workflows for approvals, notifications, escalations, and status updates.

  • Approval workflows
  • Automated notifications
  • Status change triggers
  • Escalation rules
  • Document routing
  • Cross-system integration
Platform Capabilities

Powerful Project Management Features

Everything your teams need to plan, execute, and deliver projects successfully.

Goal Tracking

Define and track project objectives with clear success criteria and progress indicators.

Milestone Management

Set key milestones and monitor progress with automated alerts for approaching deadlines.

Time Tracking

Track time spent on tasks and projects to improve estimation and resource planning.

Smart Notifications

Keep stakeholders informed with automated updates on task changes and project status.

Document Management

Centralize project documents with version control, co-authoring, and access management.

Dependencies

Visualize and manage task dependencies to identify critical paths and potential delays.

Portfolio Views

Get high-level visibility across multiple projects for strategic decision-making.

Team Communication

Integrated communication channels for project discussions and stakeholder updates.

Use Cases

Project Management by Industry

Tailored project management solutions for the unique requirements of your industry.

Enterprise IT Projects

Manage complex IT initiatives, software deployments, and infrastructure upgrades with structured project sites and cross-team coordination.

  • Release planning and tracking
  • Change management workflows
  • Technical documentation hubs
  • Vendor collaboration portals
  • UAT and testing coordination
  • Go-live checklists and runbooks

Healthcare Projects

HIPAA-compliant project management for clinical initiatives, facility projects, and healthcare system implementations.

  • Compliance tracking dashboards
  • Clinical trial coordination
  • Equipment deployment tracking
  • Staff training project sites
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Regulatory submission workflows

Financial Services Projects

SOC 2-compliant project management for regulatory initiatives, system migrations, and digital transformation programs.

  • Audit-ready documentation
  • Regulatory project tracking
  • Risk assessment workflows
  • Merger integration projects
  • Technology modernization
  • Compliance milestone tracking
Our Process

How We Implement Your Solution

A proven methodology that ensures successful project management transformation.

01

Assessment & Discovery

Analyze your current project management processes, pain points, and requirements. Understand team workflows, reporting needs, and integration requirements.

Current state analysis
Stakeholder interviews
Requirements gathering
Gap analysis
02

Solution Design

Design a tailored project management solution with site templates, task structures, dashboards, and workflows aligned to your methodology.

Site architecture design
Template development
Dashboard wireframes
Workflow mapping
03

Implementation

Build and configure project sites, Planner boards, dashboards, and automation using agile sprints with continuous feedback.

Site provisioning
Planner configuration
Power BI dashboards
Power Automate flows
04

Training & Adoption

Comprehensive training for project managers and team members, with change management strategies to drive adoption.

PM training sessions
User documentation
Adoption campaigns
Champions network
05

Optimization & Support

Ongoing support, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement based on user feedback and evolving needs.

Usage analytics
Performance tuning
Feature enhancements
Quarterly reviews
Why EPC Group

The Project Management Partner You Can Trust

With SharePoint expertise since 1997 and hundreds of successful project management implementations, we deliver results.

Microsoft Solutions Partner (former Gold Partner, 2000–2022)

Certified expertise with deep knowledge of SharePoint, Planner, and the entire Microsoft 365 project ecosystem.

Experience Since 1997

Enterprise project management expertise across Fortune 500 companies in every major industry.

Compliance Expertise

HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, and FedRAMP compliance built into every project management solution.

Rapid Deployment

Pre-built templates and proven patterns accelerate implementation and time-to-value.

Ready to Transform Your Project Management?

Schedule a free consultation with our SharePoint project management experts and discover how we can streamline your project delivery.

Response within 24 hours. No obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What SharePoint consulting services does EPC Group provide?

EPC Group provides comprehensive SharePoint consulting including intranet design, migration (on-prem to Online, tenant-to-tenant), governance frameworks, custom SPFx development, workflow automation, document management, and training. We have completed 6,500+ SharePoint implementations since 1997.

How long does a SharePoint migration take?

Migration timelines vary by scope: 100-500 users takes 2-4 weeks, 500-5,000 users takes 4-8 weeks, and 5,000+ users takes 8-16 weeks. EPC Group uses staged migration with zero-downtime mail flow and content coexistence to minimize business disruption.

Does EPC Group support SharePoint Online and on-premises?

Yes. EPC Group supports SharePoint Online, SharePoint Server 2016/2019/Subscription Edition, and hybrid configurations. Our consultants help organizations plan and execute migrations from any SharePoint version to SharePoint Online with full governance frameworks.

What makes EPC Group different from other SharePoint consultants?

EPC Group's founder Errin O'Connor was on the original SharePoint beta team (Project Tahoe) and authored Microsoft Press's SharePoint best practices guide. With 6,500+ implementations since 1997, we bring unmatched depth in enterprise governance, compliance, and large-scale migrations.

SharePoint Architecture: 2026 Considerations for SharePoint Project Management

In 2026, modern SharePoint information architecture adopts the hub-spoke pattern. This design includes one root hub for each business unit. Each hub connects to 5-15 spoke sites.

The architecture also features:

Organizations migrating from flat-IA legacy SharePoint farms to this new pattern often experience:

In 2026, SharePoint Online tenant-to-tenant migration mainly involves three approaches:

EPC Group uses specific criteria for selection. These include user count, permission complexity, and audit-reporting needs.

A typical enterprise migration takes:

Decision factors EPC Group evaluates

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