Oracle Primavera Cloud was implemented as a company-wide project controls platform, designed to support Iv's long-term ambitions around planning, risk management, collaboration and digitalisation. The objective was not simply to replace existing tools, but to establish a future-proof environment capable of supporting multiple divisions and evolving with the organisation over time.
The implementation was delivered in close collaboration with Primaned and followed a structured sprint-based approach. After an initial kick-off, planners, IT specialists and business stakeholders worked together through a series of implementation sprints, supported by weekly workshops to review progress, resolve issues and define the way forward.
"The implementation became a project in itself. Every week, we sat together, worked through the open actions and used the task boards to decide what needed to happen next. That allowed us to move very quickly." - Patrick Vedder, Lead Planner Offshore & Energy and Functional Application Manager at Iv -
The implementation combined proven planning standards with a deliberate redesign of selected processes and capabilities. Existing templates, calendars, coding structures and layouts from Primavera P6 were transferred into Oracle Primavera Cloud where they continued to add value. At the same time, Iv introduced new ways of working for risk management, task management and collaboration, allowing teams to retain familiar planning standards while expanding their project controls capabilities.
Beyond scheduling, Oracle Primavera Cloud was implemented as a connected project controls platform. By linking risks directly to project schedules and introducing new ways of collaborating through the Task module, Iv created a stronger connection between planning activities and day-to-day project execution. The implementation also created a foundation for integration with Iv's wider digital ecosystem. Oracle Primavera Cloud was connected to the organisation's broader data landscape, enabling planning information to support reporting, document control and future resource management initiatives. Different parts of the organisation have since adopted the platform in ways that reflect their specific needs. For example, infrastructure projects benefit from enhanced probabilistic scheduling and risk management capabilities, while offshore energy teams use the platform to improve collaboration, planning visibility and integration with other business processes.
"OPC forces you to work more structurally. Especially on larger projects, that level of standardisation and visibility adds real value." - Ruben Rijnhart, Advisor Project Controls Infra at Iv -
To support adoption, Primaned provided implementation guidance, training and ongoing support sessions. The combination of practical coaching and strong internal ownership helped users quickly become productive and ensured a smooth transition to the new environment.
