Often times clients recognize the need to establish a centralized project management office (PMO) to better control approval, staffing, and management of IT projects critical to the success of the business units. Establishing a PMO consists of:

	Analyzing the specific needs and ultimate goals of a PMO including evaluating the organization's culture
	Determining the structure of the PMO
	Preparing a roll-out plan
	Identifying and creating supporting PMO tools (project templates, management tracking processes and systems, etc.)
	Establishing the PMO
	Evaluating the PMO's effectiveness on a regular basis

By first identifying the reasons for establishing the PMO and analyzing the corporate culture, the framework can be developed. From this framework the structure and roles can be defined. Preparing a well-defined roll-out plan including a sound communication plan and corporate buy-in is key to the PMO's ultimate success. Standardization of processes and tools required for a successful PMO is a critical piece of the puzzle. Once the PMO is established, it is important to regularly review its effectiveness against the goals to ensure long-term success.

Our experience enables us to provide both insight and hands-on guidance in the creation of your PMO.