Best Practices for Implementing a Project Management Office

Author(s): Amanda Fink

Organizations moving towards the implementation of a Project Management Office (PMO) must consider many factors before taking the first steps. This note addresses:

  • The definition and purpose of an internal PMO.
  • The multi-faceted and various roles of a PMO.
  • Several key circumstances indicating the need for an internal PMO.
  • Recommendations for the successful execution of a PMO.

Use this research note to ensure that all bases are covered before delving into the broad time, resource, and intellectual commitments required to for successful PMO implementation.


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