Most Effective PMO Models Presented by Optimum Consultancy Services PMI Houston Conference 2015 1
Most Effective PMO ModelsPresented by Optimum Consultancy Services
PMI Houston Conference 2015
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STRATEGIC PMOs POSITIONED TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS’
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES In today’s complex and rapidly changing business environment, successful PMOs must evolve from reporting and tactical project management entities into high-performing strategic partners in order to empower executives to make the right decisions and achieve better business outcomes. Many organizations still struggle to position their strategic PMOs to support their long-term strategic objectives.
Depending on the size and maturity of organizations and where the strategic planning really happens, strategic PMOs are positioned, named, and championed differently in different organizations and industries; some even placed on the IT side while expected to drive business strategies and objectives.
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While no two PMOs are created equal, this report provides a summary of multiple surveys and researches performed by the Project Management Institute (PMI), Pulse, and other organizations to identify most common types of PMOs and highlight the value that each type delivers in an attempt to provide project leaders with benchmarks against measured market criteria and standards.
Nooshin YazhariNooshin Yazhari, PMPFounder and President Optimum Consultancy Services
PMO NAMES
Source: Pulse of the Profession™: Impact of PMO on Strategy Implementation
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KEY BENEFITS OF PMOS
Improved alignment of projects and programs with organizational strategies
Execution of repeatable, measurable, and consistent processes into projects
Improved communication and change management
Improved chance of project success and reduced operational costs
CIO Magazine reported organizations with PMOs complete twice as many projects as those without and communicated 65% increase in project success rate (PMOs operating for more than 4 years). Key benefits of PMOs:
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CURRENT STATE OF PMOS80% of firms have a PMO in place; PMO average age is 4; average number of projects the PMO works on is 60/year*. However there are:
No two PMOs that are alike!
No agreed on nomenclature that defines or separate different PMOs
No formalized model or consensus on the right form of a PMO
* PM Solutions - The State of The PMO 2014 Research Report
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CURRENT CHALLENGES OF PMOS
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Defining PMO’s role within organizations
Demonstrating & communicating added value
Lack of direction and support from executives
Not aligned with organization's strategy and objectives
Organizational change management challenges - resistance to change
MOST COMMON PMO MODELS IN PRACTICE TODAY
Business Unit/Departmental:
Provides project management support and services to support a department within the organization
Also provides appropriate information to other PMO entities as part of organizational governance
May be responsible for the consolidated reporting for the projects, programs, and portfolios within its domain
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MOST COMMON PMO MODELS IN PRACTICE TODAY
Project Support/Services:
Provides enabling processes to support management of projects, programs or portfolios by utilizing governance, processes, practices, and tools established by the organization
May also develop tools and practices to specifically support a particular project effort
May support mentoring, training, and certification activities for project managers within its area of responsibility
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MOST COMMON PMO MODELS IN PRACTICE TODAY
EPMO (Enterprise PMO):
Highest-level PMO often responsible for alignment of projects and programs to organizational strategies
Also responsible for establishing and ensuring enterprise project, program and portfolio management governance and methodology
Responsible for ensuring benefits realization, and organizational change management (education, communication) across the organization
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MOST COMMON PMO MODELS IN PRACTICE TODAY
Center of Excellence:
Provides processes, methodologies, governance standards and tools to support project, program, and portfolio management throughout the organization
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MOST COMMON PMO MODELS IN PRACTICE TODAY
Project Specific:
Provides project-related services as a temporary entity established to support a specific project or program
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Business Unit PMO
Project Support PMO
Enterprise/ Corporate PMO
Center of Excellence
Project-Specific PMO
Project/Program Delivery Management 46% 47% 30% 24% 46%
Standards/Methodology/Processes 15% 19% 20% 41% 16%
Portfolio Management Prioritization/ Strategic Planning/Governance 15% 12% 25% 14% 11%
% who have this PMO in their organization 54% 44% 39% 35% 31%
PMOs potential to contribute business value to the organization is fully realized 28% 32% 35% 32% 45%
PMO Reports to CEO 13% 22% 18% 16% 31%
Facts:• Business unit PMO is the most common type• Project-specific PMOs claim the highest level of business value realization among the PMO types• Project-specific PMOs are more likely to report to a CEO• Organizations that elevate the PMO to a strategic decision-making level are far more likely to be high performers
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Source: Pulse of the Profession™: Impact of PMO on Strategy Implementation
One size does not fit all!
WHICH PMO MODEL IS RIGHT FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION?
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DRIVING FACTORSWhat is the perceived role of the PMO within the
organization?
What is the Purpose: Decision-making or advisory? What portfolios will this PMO be responsible for?
• Expected scope of influence• Expected services• Expected value added
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ROADMAP TO SUCCESSFUL PMO MODEL IMPLEMENTATION
Current State Assessment Define PMO goals, scope, services Define PMO Maturity Roadmap PMO build-out planning Acquire/build PMO team Define methodology, processes, and templates Tools selection and standardization PMO implementation pilot Multi-site rollout Communication and Change Management Continuous Improvement
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SUCCESS FACTORSExecutive sponsorship and support
Communicate value
Proper PMO team structure with proper skill sets, defined roles and responsibilities
Organizational readiness
Communication and Change Management focus
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PMO OUTSIDE OF ITWHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER?
Keeps the focus on business priorities and assets
More customer-oriented
Business driven technology solutions to fulfill business and organization's strategic
Business objectives – rather than technology- drives the solutions
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REFERENCES
• Pulse of the Profession™: Impact of PMO on Strategy Implementation• Pulse of the Profession™: PMO Models• PM Solutions: The State of The PMO 2014 Research Report
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