Evolution of the Project Management Office · The Project Management Office (PMO) encourages a new way of thinking about project management and is key to driving enhanced efficiencies

Evolution of the Project Management Office

A Guide to Helping the PMO Thrive

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The Project Management Office (PMO) encourages a new way of thinking about project management and is key to driving enhanced efficiencies and

productivity within an organization.

By focusing on the PMO as a productivity and profit center and creating a clear career path for talented professionals, companies have a new, internal

solution that can generate enormous efficiency and financial returns.

What is the Project Management Office?


• PMO leadership status• C-level support• Clear goals and metrics• Alignment with organizational goals• Rigorous measurement and documentation of ROI

Elements of the Successful PMO


Successful implementation of the PMO drives results:• Greater efficiency• Increased productivity• Improved profits• Cost stability

P + M = O: People + Motivation = Opportunity


Where do you start? You start with your people. These are the traditional roles in the PMO. Consider creating new ones, too.• Project Associate • Project Coordinator • Project Manager • Senior Project Manager • Project Director

Roles in a Traditional PMO

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CHIEF PROJECT OFFICER

PMO Organizational Chart of the Future

CEO

BUSINESS ANALYST

PROJECT ASSOCIATE

PROJECT COORDINATOR

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

PROJECT EXECUTIVE

PRACTICE LEADER

PROJECT MANAGER

RESOURCE MANAGER


Organizing the PMO

Resource Manager Practice Leaders

Add these new roles into your org chart:

Chief Project Officer


• No direct reports • Acts as traffic manager• Manages resources for greater ROI and profitability • Makes decisions about allocation of people, resources and funding• Provides administrative support

Organizing the Project Management Office: Resource Manager


• Industry-specific leaders of project manager• Manages resources for greater ROI and profitability• Facilitates training to maximize worker effectiveness• Typically focuses on training and education related to domain expertise

and industry knowledge, not just project management training

Organizing the Project Management Office: Practice Leaders


• Has leadership at the executive or C-level: Chief Project Officer• Visibility into project prioritization, risk management, performance metrics

and alignment to achievement of organizational objectives• Makes decisions about allocation of people, resources and funding• Manages resources for greater ROI and profitability• There may be multiple PMOs depending on the size of the company

Organizing the Project Management Office: Chief Project Officer


Move from measuring what people are doing to how they are doing it.

The Link Between Project Management and Productivity

Now that we understand who is doing the work, let’s understand how to make them more productive.


Elevate status

Develop team members’ skills

Establish metrics

Plan pilot projects

Improve systems (possibly establish more than one PMO)

Reap rewards

Now that we understand that we need to be productive, let’s explore how we’re going to get there.

Steps to Success


• Show opportunity in PM• Create excitement about PM career opportunities• Find the right path—PM leadership or support• “Upskill” existing talent with training appropriate to the individual

Fill the Talent Pipeline and Train Them


Choose the right skills training for the individual’s goals:

• Project Management (including certification)

• Program / Portfolio Management• Business Analysis• Business Skills

• Team Development• Contract Management• Vendor Management• Leadership• Communication

Upskill for Success

Learn how to prepare your organization for upcoming PMO trends by contacting

Strategy Execution.

+1 888.374.8884 strategyex.com

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