Project Management Office (PMO)

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Implementing standard project management practices and improving project success rates are two of the main reasons why organizations establish project management offices (PMOs). Yet there are many complex factors that impact the ability of a PMO to operate effectively. Often overlooked is the crucial role a PMO can play in organizational governance, supporting centralized project prioritization and resource allocation decisions.

Recognizing the PMO’s strategic value, PM Solutions has pioneered a process for designing, implementing, and refining the practices and structure of a project management office. Our process, which has been successfully applied within many Fortune 1000 organizations, is scalable to fit PMOs at any level of the organization (enterprise, divisional, departmental, etc.).

Working in partnership with you, PM Solutions can help your organization:

  • Determine the appropriate sponsorship for the PMO
  • Develop the PMO Charter, including its mission, vision, and critical success factors
  • Identify the supporting functions and staffing required to achieve that mission
  • Establish a program to address organizational change activities
  • Implement the initial functions of the PMO (training, resource management, methodology, career paths, etc.)
  • Officially roll out PMO operations
  • Refine and mature PMO governance practices
  • Outsource critical PMO functions with experienced project and program resources

PM Solutions leverages our breadth of resources, including thought leadership from our award winning PMO books, primary PMO research conducted by our research division (The Center for Business Practices), and the talents of our experienced consulting team, to deliver PMO services that add value to your organization.

To find out how PM Solutions' can help you improve organizational performance by structuring and implementing a PMO that meets your strategic goals, contact us today.