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Cora transforms project portfolio management (PPM) in aerospace and defense by delivering an enterprise-wide solution that integrates scheduling, cost management, resource allocation, and reporting—ensuring compliance, efficiency, and strategic alignment across all programs.
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Cora’s PPM software helps Aerospace and Defense companies streamline and simplify their program management, so everyone’s working in unison.
Move beyond headcount planning to strategic workforce planning aligned with long-term business objectives. Ensure the right mix of talent is available and deployed effectively to optimize performance, reduce project delays, and meet contract obligations.
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Leverage historical program data and workforce insights to enhance bid strategies. Run what-if scenarios to assess capacity, align estimates with execution, and improve Probability of Win (PWin). Strengthen risk assessment and portfolio analysis to support negotiations and audit readiness.
Track, measure, and analyze actual costs against budgeted and planned expenditures with full Contract Line (whether CLIN, SLIN, or ELIN) visibility. Protect margins, enhance accountability, and improve cost control by integrating financial data from ERP systems for a real-time view of budgets, forecasts, and EACs.
Establish a structured sequence of work aligned with program objectives. Manage milestones, events, and decision points while maintaining traceability to the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Integrate subcontractor deliverables and organizational elements within a unified master schedule.
Gain real-time visibility across projects, programs, and initiatives. Use scenario modeling to evaluate different portfolio configurations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Optimize funding allocation and long-term resource planning for sustained program success.
Apply industry-standard earned value techniques (EVTs) to measure performance. Use methods such as percent complete, milestones, LOE, weighted milestones, PERT, and apportioned effort to ensure objective progress tracking, compliance with DCMA standards, and improved decision-making.
Project Control Tower
The Cora PPM software platform helps aerospace and defense companies by integrating their processes and systems into one, centralized system. This approach ensures real-time visibility, improved governance, and greater control across complex programs and portfolios.
Download our A&D use case brochure to see how Cora PPM can be applied within your organization —supporting every stage of delivery from engineering and estimation to manufacturing and logistics.
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"In net profit on projects” (representing $Ms in savings)
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"We chose Cora because it offers more than just a project management tool, delivering an enterprise level platform with the depth, configurability, and flexibility we need to drive long-term efficiency. We believe it will help achieve a 10% reduction in our operational execution costs. The ability to connect project data across our project operations and engineering departments, while configuring the system to our specific workflows, made Cora the clear strategic choice for MDS."
Randy VanDerStarren - Manager of Project Management Office, MDS
Customize reporting structures beyond standard Gantt schedules. Align live data with contract lines, OBS, or customer WBS for enhanced governance. Self-service configuration enables teams to adapt structures as needed for improved visibility and control.
Create flexible rate structures tailored to project needs. Adjust rates dynamically based on burdened or indirect costs. Administrators can define rate matrices at the project level, ensuring precise financial management and cost allocation
Leverage AI-driven insights to enhance project planning and execution. Predictive analytics identify inefficiencies, anticipate risks, and improve scheduling accuracy. Enhance strategic decision-making with real-time data intelligence and automated recommendations.
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Evaluate, rank, and prioritize projects based on strategic goals. Use data-driven scoring mechanisms to auto-select optimal portfolios, compare alternatives, and maximize ROI with our portfolio planning capability. Ensure alignment with funding cycles and resource availability.
Ensure seamless integration with existing document management systems, centralizing all project artifacts in a unified platform. Maintain full audit trails and structured version control. Link all documentation directly to the Integrated Master Schedule, ensuring real-time access and traceability across program deliverables.
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Enable seamless enterprise-wide data integration through Cora’s iPaaS framework. Synchronize financial and workforce data across platforms like SAP, Oracle, and Workday. The SAP-certified connector ensures direct integration via SAP’s Business Technology Platform (BTP).
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See how Cora’s PPM platform helps aerospace and defense teams manage programs seamlessly—from acquisition through execution to recompete. Request a demo to gain greater visibility, control, and confidence across the lifecycle.