Which projects truly advance our strategy? Which ones consume resources without adding value? We create transparency, set priorities based on value, and establish a continuous, data-driven management framework that transforms your project portfolio into an effective tool for capital allocation—all the way to the demonstrable realization of value.

When the project portfolio becomes a black box.

Most companies know which projects are currently underway. But they don’t know if they’re the right ones. A lack of strategic transparency, poor prioritization, and decentralized management result in budgets being tied up in projects that make no demonstrable strategic contribution.

At the same time, there is a lack of reliable data to support decision-making: What capacities are available? Where do dependencies arise? What risks threaten the overall portfolio? Without robust project portfolio management, investment decisions are based on gut feeling—with the corresponding risk. Without scenario analysis, aggregated demand, and forward-looking capacity planning, management remains reactive rather than proactive.

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Have you ever been in this situation?

Lack of Strategic Focus

“We have over 80 projects in our project portfolio—but no one knows which ones are truly strategic.”

CFO / Strategy

No joint control

“Each business unit management team sets different priorities—there is no cross-functional project portfolio.”

Transformation & PMO

Portfolio Out of Control

“Our project portfolio is growing out of control—and at the same time, critical projects are being halted too late.”

CEO / Executive Management

Many companies do not lack projects; rather, they lack clarity about which of them actually create value. A lack of transparency, inconsistent prioritization, and decentralized decision-making result in budgets and resources being tied up in projects that contribute only marginally to the strategy. At the same time, there is a lack of reliable data for investment decisions, capacity planning, and risk assessment. The result: the project portfolio grows, complexity increases, and management remains reactive. We provide the transparency, governance, and decision-making foundations that enable organizations to strategically align, effectively prioritize, and actively manage their project portfolios.

Many project portfolios generate activity but have too little strategic impact.

Too many projects, competing priorities, and limited resources make it difficult to make well-informed investment decisions.

We help you build or further develop a project portfolio that aligns strategic goals with budgets, capacity, and measurable results.

Would you like to manage your project portfolio more effectively? Talk to our experts

Our Services

From analysis to design to the operation of project portfolio management

Project Portfolio Development & Design

We structure your project portfolio from the ground up: criteria, categorization, governance model, and decision-making processes.

Project Portfolio Design, Governance, Strategy Alignment

Prioritization & Selection

We develop robust prioritization frameworks that systematically weigh strategic benefits, risks, and capacities against one another.

Benefit assessment, business case, scoring models

Investment Management

We integrate project portfolio decisions with budget planning, capital allocation, and resource deployment—using value-based, adaptive resource allocation and ongoing benefits tracking to ensure efficient and effective use of capital.

Budget Control, Capital Allocation, ROI, Benefits Realization, Capacity Planning

Project Portfolio Reporting & Dashboards

We implement transparent status reports and interactive dashboards—featuring scenario simulations, what-if analyses, and AI-powered capacity and demand forecasting—that provide decision-makers with an accurate picture.

Status Reporting, Power BI, Scenario Simulation, AI Forecasting, Real-Time Control

Dependency & Risk Management

We identify dependencies between projects and proactively manage project portfolio risks.

Risk overview, dependencies, early warning system

Project Portfolio Optimization

We analyze existing project portfolios and identify inefficiencies, strategic gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

Project Portfolio Review, Maturity Analysis, Optimization

Why Campana & Schott?

Project portfolio management is effective when it is used by executives—not just managed by PMOs. We design it that way from the very beginning.

Methodology first, tools second.

We start with the strategic vision and design the business processes around it—not with the software implementation. Project portfolio management follows the strategy—not the other way around.

Fact-Based Decision Support.

Our prioritization frameworks are transparent and easy to understand. Managers can make decisions based on clear criteria—not on lobbying. Scenario analyses and data-driven forecasts further strengthen the robustness of these decisions.

Governance that is accepted.

We develop project portfolio processes in collaboration with the stakeholders. Governance only works when it is put into practice by the people it affects.

Liaison with the PMO and project and program management.

The project portfolio is not isolated: We integrate project portfolio management with PMO structures and operational project and program management to ensure a consistent, holistic view.

Our people make the difference.

Project portfolio management is not just an Excel exercise. It requires experienced professionals who understand the realities of business and can advise executives as equals.

Impact That Matters

An effective PMO—as evidenced by its people, trust, and repeat business.

50+

Project Portfolio Governance Models Successfully Implemented

> 90 %

Our clients are hiring us again

33 of 40

DAX-listed companies trust Campana & Schott

Over 250 clients—ranging from DAX-listed corporations to small and medium-sized businesses.

Make your project portfolio the driving force behind your strategy.

We’ll show you how to effectively manage investments and allocate resources strategically through clear priorities, transparent governance, and fact-based decisions.

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Kai Wilhelm

Head of Implementation and PM Strategy

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Projektanfragen & Account Management