This webinar discusses the project management office (PMO) as a business solution. It provides an overview of the PMO's roles in providing oversight, control and support of projects. The webinar describes common PMO functions including practice management, infrastructure management, resource integration, technical support, and business alignment. It also discusses stages of PMO development and considerations for PMO implementation.

1. Webinar: The Project Management Office: A Business Solution November 5, 2007 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Please note: The audio portion of this webinar is only accessible through the telephone dial-in number that you received in your registration confirmation email.

2. Gerard M. Hill Principal Hill Consulting Group [email_address] Michael Milutis Director of Marketing Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI) [email_address]

5. The Project Management Office: A Business Solution

7. The Project Management Environment Copyright © Hill Consulting Group, 2007 INTERNAL EXTERNAL PMO Project Environment Business Environment PROJECT TEAM (Technical Staff) PMO Support Staff PROJECT MANAGER PROJECT EXECUTIVE Project Sponsor CUSTOMER BUSINESS UNITS VENDORS, SUPPLIERS & CONTRACTORS REGULATORY & GOVERNMENT AGENCIES EXECUTIVE CONTROL BOARDS TECHNICAL STEERING COMMITTEES Business Managers & Support Staff Technical Managers & Support Staff Customer Business Managers & Staff Customer Project Managers & Teams

18. PMO Implementation Prerequisite Work Copyright © Hill Consulting Group, 2007 Preliminary PMO Charter Business Needs Determination Organization Culture Evaluation Determine PMO Functionality Plan PMO Implementation PMO Resource Requirements Current Practices Assessment PMO Structure and Alignment Stakeholder Analysis

21. Questions?

24. Gerard M. Hill Principal Hill Consulting Group [email_address] Michael Milutis Director of Marketing Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI) [email_address]