Structure PPM is a powerful Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) solution for Jira, designed to help teams visually structure, manage, and track even the most complex projects. With customizable hierarchies, real-time updates, and advanced planning and reporting tools, Structure PPM empowers teams, PMOs, and product managers to maintain full control over their work, regardless of methodology — Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, or hybrid.

What are the main features of Structure PPM?

Flexible visualization and customizable hierarchies

Structure PPM lets teams create dynamic, personalized hierarchies of Jira issues, providing a clear and organized view of complex projects.

• Live Jira connection: all changes in Structure are instantly visible in Jira, ensuring a single source of truth
• Flexible hierarchy views: build structures based on projects, epics, issues, or any custom logic
• Configurable data columns: display key project information in custom columns built from Jira fields

Issue and project management

Structure PPM helps teams organize and filter tasks efficiently, adapting views to different audiences, meetings, or project needs.

• Generators and automation: automatically build structures from Jira projects, epics, JQL queries, or Agile boards
• Flex items and folders: create complex hierarchies and groupings for better organization
• Quick filters and dynamic groups: adjust structures on-the-fly for specific use cases without affecting the shared team view

Project progress and planning

With Structure PPM, teams can track project progress in real time, identify bottlenecks, and plan effectively.

• Planning with story points: proactive effort estimation for better forecasting
• Time in status tracking: detect stalled issues or delays
• Pre-built formulas: ready-to-use KPIs like bug fix percentage, number of blockers, time since last update, and more

Advanced reporting and real-time insights

Structure PPM offers flexible and detailed reporting for a variety of project stakeholders.

• Transformations, filters, and grouping: adjust structures per user or scenario without changing them for everyone
• Custom formulas: create tailored KPIs (e.g., overdue tasks, risk indicators)
• Time-in-status analytics: track how long issues stay in specific statuses to identify process inefficiencies
• Automatic sum-ups: aggregate Jira fields like total effort per epic, initiative, or portfolio level

Export and sharing options

Structure PPM makes it easy to share project data with stakeholders, offering a range of export formats.

• Export to CSV, XLS, PNG, PDF: share raw data, charts, or summaries for meetings and reports
• XLS export: to analyze data in Excel or share structured reports with leadership

Extensions and Gantt chart visualization

Through Tempo’s ecosystem, Structure PPM also offers advanced timeline and resource visualization.

• Gantt Charts for Structure: visualize project plans on timelines, manage dependencies, and estimate delivery dates
• Integration with Tempo Timesheets, Capacity Planner, Financial Manager, Strategic Roadmaps, and Custom Charts for complete project, resource, and budget management

Seamless Jira and ecosystem integrations

Structure PPM integrates natively with Jira and works with other Atlassian tools to support end-to-end project visibility.

• Jira dashboards and gadgets: add Structure views directly into Jira dashboards
• Confluence macros: embed Structure reports in Confluence pages for collaborative planning and communication
• Microsoft Project import: bring MPP files into Jira and visualize them in Structure

Appvizer’s opinion

Structure PPM is a robust solution for organizing, visualizing, and managing complex projects directly in Jira. Its custom hierarchies, advanced progress tracking, and flexible reporting make it an ideal tool for project managers, product teams, PMOs, and leadership. By integrating with other Tempo solutions (Timesheets, Capacity Planner, Financial Manager), Structure PPM becomes a comprehensive platform for managing projects, resources, and budgets within Jira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I try Structure for free before purchasing?

Yes, Structure is available as a free 30-day trial via the Atlassian Marketplace.

How does Structure work?

Structure allows teams to create custom Jira issue hierarchies in a spreadsheet-like interface, with built-in planning, visualization, and reporting tools.

Who is Structure PPM designed for?

Structure PPM is perfect for project and product teams, PMOs, and leadership managing complex initiatives, regardless of their methodology (Agile, classic, hybrid).

Which tools does Structure integrate with?

Structure integrates natively with Jira and Tempo products, including Timesheets, Financial Manager, Capacity Planner, Custom Charts, and Strategic Roadmaps.

Where can I get support for Structure?

You can find guides and documentation in the Structure Help Center, and access personalized support via the Tempo customer portal.