Make faster, more confident plan decisions — without the guesswork.
Overview
When your team submits Estimate to Complete (ETC) updates, you're left asking: Should I approve this? What happens to the margin? Does this break anything else?
The ETC Agent answers those questions before you act. It surfaces the impact of proposed changes, so your decisions are backed by data — not instinct.
How It Works
When team members submit ETC changes, the agent steps in automatically:
- Aggregates all proposed ETC updates into a single, easy-to-review view
- Calculates the downstream impact on utilization, margin, and project timelines
- Presents each change with a clear approve / modify / reject action
- Logs every decision — and the reason behind it — to sharpen future recommendations
The bottom line: You stay in control. The agent never changes a plan without your approval — it just makes sure you have everything you need to decide quickly and confidently.
What You Can Do With It
| What It Does | What This Means for You |
|---|---|
| See all proposed changes at a glance | No more chasing individual updates across emails or tools |
| Understand margin and timeline impact instantly | Know what a change actually costs before you say yes |
| Approve, modify, or reject — per change | Granular control without slowing down the review process |
| Track decisions with context | Every approval or rejection is logged with your reasoning for future reference |
What Changes for You
- Plan updates happen faster — with less back-and-forth
- Your project data becomes more trustworthy over time
- Forecasts improve without adding overhead to your workflow
What the ETC Agent Does Not Do
It does not remove human judgment from the process, and it does not make changes to your plans without explicit approval. Every decision stays with you.
Is This Right for Your Team?
This agent tends to be most valuable when:
- PMs are already asking for help with scenario planning
- Forecast drift gets blamed on "bad inputs" rather than a clear process
- Leadership wants stronger trust in project and staffing forecasts — without a heavier reporting burden
If you are interested in a DEMO to see what it can do for you, please reach out to your Customer Success Manager for details or use the Contact Support link located on your Parallax account.