Ireland is seeking a cloud-based project and portfolio management (PPM) solution designed to support cross-collaborative activities and streamline the management of multiple projects simultaneously. The desired tool should facilitate the easy creation, planning, and oversight of large numbers of projects, enabling users to manage both annual business planning and multi-annual planning effectively. The solution should allow users to plan and view projects within the context of ongoing and scheduled initiatives.

Core requirements include robust resource management features such as time tracking, resource assignment, forecasting, and skills planning. Financial management capabilities are critical, with the solution expected to track budgets, actuals, and forecasts across projects and portfolios, accommodating multiple cost centers. The platform must offer advanced dashboards that aggregate data at both the project and portfolio levels, making it easy to monitor project status, generate reports, and provide real-time insights. Furthermore, the system should include intuitive information icons and help screens to assist users, as well as digital dashboards for real-time access to key project, program, and portfolio information.