Deliverables
- Program Pre-Assessment
- PMO Processes and Structure
- PMO Roles and Responsibilities
- Project Management Methods, Tools, and Templates
- Post Implementation Support Strategy
Program Management
A Program Management Office (PMO), in its simplest form, is responsible for the oversight of multiple projects, and helps ensure that the projects are aligned with a company’s overall goals and objectives and that progress is actively managed. Often thought of as a highly administrative function that simply generates fancy reports and tracks time, LeadVantage Consulting believes that effective PMOs provide project leadership, standards, critical decision-making information, and support to projects using the following
11 key components. In establishing a PMO, we work with our clients to analyze their situation and, depending on need, select the applicable components.
- Prioritization Management
- Project Process Standardization
- Risk, Issue and Scope Management
- Project Performance Status Reporting
- Planning and Milestone Management
- Quality Management
- Deliverable Review
- Resource Management
- Financial Management
- Vendor Management
- Team Management
Do any of these issues sound familiar to you? If so, we can help!
- Do you have multiple projects underway and don’t have a good feel for the status of the projects and the benefits you’ll see from them?
- Does your organization consistently change organizational priorities but you don’t have a process in place to adapt quickly and ensure you are focused on the right projects?
- You were told to create a Program Management Office; what is it and how do you create one?
Approach
With so many moving parts, establishing a PMO requires a methodical, structured yet flexible approach. Understanding the client’s short- and long-term PMO needs is critical. The LeadVantage Consulting method is based on the following:Review the Current Project Environment
- Assess the current environment to identify the issues facing the organization regarding the delivery of projects
- Perform an initial review of all existing and incoming projects
Design the Future PMO Processes and Structure
- Design the ideal PMO processes and structure
- Define roles and responsibilities and necessary skills for the PMO and Project Teams
Implement the Future PMO
- Finalize detailed PMO processes
- Create supporting methods, tools, and templates
- Train all staff associated with the PMO and Project Teams
- Establish the post-implementation PMO support strategy
- Transition to the ideal PMO
Maintain and Measure PMO Quality
- Establish an ongoing PMO Quality Audit process (process, methods, tools, and PMO staff)
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