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ROI Calculator

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Validated ROI calculation based on established industry studies, Forrester TEI methodology and current GSA region salary data 2024.

Number of Users
50Licenses
1100250500
Scenario
Forrester TEI + GPM 2024
Time Savings per Week
PMO
3h
61/h
Project Manager
1.4h
41/h
Team Members
1.3h
41/h
Quality
Basis
Bonus
Scientifically Validated: Forrester TEI study, 60% realization (based on comprehensive industry studies)

User Distribution

50/50
PMO incl. Assistants
1
Project Managers incl. Assistants
6
Team Members
43
Your ROI Result
462% ROI
in the first year
462%
ROI in first year
Return on Investment
2.1
Months
Payback Period
6.202,50
monthly savings
Average
61.179,52
Net Benefit Year 1
After deducting all costs

Investment (Year 1)

License Costs10.080,00
Training Costs2.050,00
Consulting (allocated)1.120,00
Gesamt13.250,00

Benefits (Year 1)

PMO Savings4.831,20
Project Manager Savings9.092,16
Team Savings60.506,16
Total74.429,52
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Scientific Foundation

Validated by Leading Industry Studies

Our ROI calculation is based on the Forrester Total Economic Impact (TEI) methodology and current GSA region salary data from the GPM study 2024.

Forrester TEI Methodology

Validated in over 22 company studies with 250+ users

ROI Range: 187% - 640%

GPM Salary Study 2024/25

1,000+ project managers GSA region, current full costs

PMO: €61/h • Team: €41/h

Conservative Assumptions

Only 60% of theoretical time savings is realized

5% discounting for NPV

Data Sources

22+
Forrester TEI Studies
Company validated
3,000+
PMI Pulse Respondents
2017-2024
1,000+
BCG Study
59 Countries
50,000+
Standish CHAOS
Project Profiles
Efficiency Gains in Detail

Where Do the Savings Come From?

Based on real customer data, we show you how time savings are distributed across different roles.

1 PMO incl. Assistants
3h/Week
4.831,20€ / Jahr

Scientifically validated: Automated reporting, portfolio transparency (Forrester TEI)

Automated Workflows
Fewer Status Meetings
Central Data Management
6 Project Managers incl. Assistants
1.4h/Week
9.092,16€ / Jahr

Validated: 4+ hours/week reporting savings, simplified project creation

Automated Workflows
Fewer Status Meetings
Central Data Management
43 Team Members
1.3h/Week
60.506,16€ / Jahr

McKinsey-validated: 20% less information search, clear task assignment

Automated Workflows
Fewer Status Meetings
Central Data Management
Detailed Calculation

Transparent ROI Calculation

All calculations in detail - from assumptions to final result.

Calculation Basis

Scenario
Forrester TEI study, 60% realization (based on comprehensive industry studies)
Hourly Rate
41€/h
Full costs incl. overheads
Adoption Rate / License Efficiency
60%
Actual usage and resource allocation
RoleCountTime Saving/WeekWork Weeks/YearHourly RateBase SavingAdoption RateSaving/Year
PMO incl. Assistants
13h44618.052,0060%4.831,20
Project Managers incl. Assistants
61.4h444115.153,6060%9.092,16
Team Members
431.3h4441100.843,6060%60.506,16
Total Benefits (Year 1)74.429,52

Investment Calculation (Year 1)

License Costs (50 Nutzer)
16,80€ × 50 × 12 Monate
10.080,00
Training Costs
50 × 1h × 41
2.050,00
Consulting & Setup (allocated)
One-time implementation costs
1.120,00
Total Investment13.250,00

ROI Summary

Net Benefit (Year 1)61.179,52
Benefits - Investment = 74.429,52€ - 13.250,00
ROI Percentage462%
(61.179,52€ ÷ 13.250,00€) × 100
Payback Time2.1 Months
Investment ÷ monthly benefit

Calculation Notes: All values are based on estimates grounded in real customer data. Individual results may vary depending on company structure, implementation quality and usage intensity. Time savings have been evaluated in various studies and reflect average efficiency gains. The hourly rates used represent total employer costs (extended employer net) including wages, payroll taxes, social contributions and operational overheads.

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