PM Health Score
Generate a composite project health score combining cost (CPI), schedule (SPI), and risk-burndown indicators for executive reporting.
Last updated · Reviewed by Dr. Hassan Eliwa, PhD
Score = 100 × (0.4·min(CPI,1.2) + 0.4·min(SPI,1.2) + 0.2·RiskScore) / 1.2Interpretation Guide
- 80–100Green — performing well.
- 60–79Amber — monitor closely.
- < 60Red — immediate intervention.
Example
CPI 0.95, SPI 0.92, Risk 0.7 → Score ≈ 74 (amber).
Real-world use cases
- Executive dashboards
- Portfolio status roll-ups
- Steering committee reports
Common mistakes
- Reporting a green score while critical-path tasks slip
Professional tips
- Always show trend alongside absolute score
Frequently asked questions
Can I customize the weights?
Yes — the PM Health Score weights can be customized: adjust the 0.4/0.4/0.2 split to match your organization's priorities.
What this tool does
Generate a composite project health score combining cost (CPI), schedule (SPI), and risk-burndown indicators for executive reporting.
It applies the standard formula Score = 100 × (0.4·min(CPI,1.2) + 0.4·min(SPI,1.2) + 0.2·RiskScore) / 1.2 so planners, schedulers and PMOs get a defensible number they can put in front of a steering committee.
Looking for the underlying terminology? Open the PM Glossary or the PM Cheat Sheet for quick references on EVM, scheduling and risk terms.
When to use it
- Executive dashboards
- Portfolio status roll-ups
- Steering committee reports
Typical owners: project managers, planning engineers, project controls leads and PMO analysts running weekly or monthly performance reviews on EPC, infrastructure, IT and construction projects.
How to interpret the result
Treat the number as a signal, not a verdict. Read it together with the trend over the last 3–6 reporting periods, the critical-path status, and the risk register before you change the plan.
- Compare against the baseline, not against another project.
- Investigate the drivers behind the value before reporting it up.
- Pair it with at least one complementary KPI (cost, schedule, risk or quality).
Worked example
CPI 0.95, SPI 0.92, Risk 0.7 → Score ≈ 74 (amber).
In a real project review, document the inputs, the resulting value, the interpretation, and the corrective action you committed to. That audit trail is what turns a calculator output into a controls decision.
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