Over 60% of IT projects don’t succeed – build an effective PMO to avoid becoming another statistic.
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A lack of, or low-performing PMO often leads to:
Difficulty in analyzing and comparing project progress and success.
Wasted resources and resource conflicts.
A lack of clarity as to where project interdependencies exist.
Lack of a consistent, clear view of how projects are performing, leading to suboptimal decisions.
The benefits of building a high-performing PMO include:
Reduced failed projects.
Projects delivered on schedule.
Projects delivered on budget.
Increased cost savings.
Increased customer satisfaction.
Module 1: Evaluate Current State & Gap Analysis
The Purpose
Define the purpose, scope, and goals of the PMO.
Analyze key stakeholders.
Evaluate current and target capability maturity levels and identify initiatives to close gaps.
Key Benefits Achieved
Defined purpose, scope, and goals of the PMO.
Key stakeholders identified.
Identified initiatives to close current and target state capability maturity levels.
Activities:
Outputs:
1.1
Getting started & measuring success
Target metrics
Defined scope of the PMO
1.2
Goal setting & completing the charter
Set of 3-5 goals for the PMO
Analyzed list of stakeholders
Completed project charter
1.3
Current & target state assessment
Defined current and target state capability maturities
1.4
Gap analysis
Validated gap analysis
Selected category of PMO solution
Module 2: Create a PMO Roadmap
The Purpose
Determine the reporting structure of the PMO.
Define roles.
Create best-of-breed processes and tools from existing artifacts.
Prioritize capability gaps and sequence initiatives.
Create a presentation to sell your roadmap.
Key Benefits Achieved
Defined roles, responsibilities, and reporting relationships.
Completed plan for PMO implementation.
Completed presentation for management.
Activities:
Outputs:
2.1
Define the reporting structure
Organizational chart
Job descriptions
2.2
Establish an initial PMO toolbox
PMO tools, templates, & processes
2.3
Create the roadmap
Completed roadmap
2.4
Next steps
PMO presentation to management
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