What tool assists project managers in forecasting project completion timelines?

Earned Value Management (EVM) is a robust project management tool that provides insights into project performance and forecasting project completion timelines. It integrates scope, schedule, and cost parameters, enabling project managers to assess how much work has been completed and how much it should have cost at that point in time.

By comparing the planned value of work with the actual cost and earned value, project managers can calculate key performance indicators like the Cost Performance Index (CPI) and the Schedule Performance Index (SPI). These metrics help determine if a project is on track in terms of time and budget, facilitating better forecasting of when the project is expected to be completed.

While the other options have their particular roles in project management, they do not primarily focus on the forecasting aspect as EVM does. For example, a Resource Allocation Matrix is useful for managing resources but does not directly address timeline forecasting. Critical Path Analysis helps identify the longest sequence of tasks that determine the project duration, yet it does not integrate cost considerations nor provide a comprehensive view of both schedule and budgeting like EVM does. Stakeholder Analysis focuses on understanding stakeholder needs and their influence, which is essential for communication and engagement, rather than on forecasting project timelines.