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18. Step 3: Scope the Level of
Ownership
Determine level of ownership of individual
functions
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Managing • PM/PgM Role on Project/Program
• Enforces Use of Methodologies and Tools
• Owns Results
Directing • Formal, Non-PM Role on Projects
• Selective Mandatory Use of Methodologies
and Tools
• Contributes to Results
Facilitating • Advisory Role on Projects
• Encourages Use of Methodologies and Tools
• Not Responsible for Project Results
19. Step 4: Map the
Functions Over Time
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Services
Automation
Competency
Development
Resource
Mgmt.
Perf. Mgmt Program
Benefits
Realization
Portfolio
Governance
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Initial Installation
ManagingDirectingFacilitating
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Initial Installation Go-live + 180
ManagingDirectingFacilitating
PMO
Managed
Services
Automation
Competency
Development
Resource
Mgmt.
Perf. Mgmt Program
Benefits
Realization
Portfolio
Governance
Project
PMO
Managed
Services
Automation
Competency
Development
Resource
Mgmt.
Perf. Mgmt Program
Benefits
Realization
Portfolio
Governance
Project
Step 4: Map the
Functions Over Time
Welcome everyone. My name is_______. I am so thrilled to be working with you on your business strategy.
[4 minutes]Tim – For each of these obstacles there are actions to counter or mitigate the impact. These four obstacles are fairly common across most organizations, but have been highlighted by DOH project managers and project directors as particularly resident here.Have you experienced or witnessed other obstacles?Pain points:Poor project performanceDuplicative projectsResource managementOpportunities:Help customers achieve their goalsBring project discipline to the organizationReduce budget through better management
[2 minutes]Bob - > The purpose of the PMO is to:Promote project management practices and principles that are standard across the enterprise and applied according to individual organizational needs.Facilitate sharing of project management information across organizations.Champion continuous improvement of project performance.Create a view into the enterprise’s project portfolio supporting insight, openness, and coordination across the organizationServicesDevelop, maintain and promote PM standards Promote Department communication and processRespect the unique nature of different program areasSupport both technology and business centric projectsEnsure PM best practices to improve project performance through the methodology, mentoring, and trainingFacilitate a PM “Community of Practice”Future Increased resources to support PMs and the project management discipline Support executive decision-making through governance and project inventory management Establish standards for individuals to be “certified” as able to manage projects
The time phased lifecycle supports:Stakeholders can clearly understand the evolution of a PMOAllows staff to focus on what is important nowDerives value by engaging in the highest priority work early on
The PMO is a collection of products, services, functions, and people.