Improving PMO processes to achieve strategic impact in

The Project Management Office (PMO) is a critical component of any organizations strategy, providing guidance, governance, and support to project delivery. As a director of strategy, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of PMO operations and the role they play in driving strategic impact. This training course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to optimize PMO operations and align them with your organizations strategic objectives.

Outputs:

At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define the purpose, objectives, and functions of a PMO
- Develop a PMO governance framework that supports strategic objectives
- Implement PMO best practices and methodologies to ensure project success
- Align PMO operations with the organizations strategy
- Measure and report on PMO performance to demonstrate strategic impact

Objectives:

The objectives of this course are to:
- Provide a comprehensive understanding of PMO operations and their role in supporting organizational strategy
- Develop your skills in PMO governance, planning, and delivery
- Provide practical guidance on PMO best practices and methodologies
- Empower you to optimize PMO operations and align them with your organizations strategy
- Equip you with the tools and techniques you need to measure and report on PMO performance and impact

Who Should Attend this course:

This course is designed for directors of strategy who want to optimize PMO operations for strategic impact. It is also suitable for senior project managers, PMO managers, and business leaders who are responsible for PMO operations and want to develop their skills and knowledge.

Outline:

Day 1: Understanding PMO Operations and their role in Supporting Organizational Strategy

- Introduction to PMO operations and their role in supporting organizational strategy
- Understanding the purpose, objectives, and functions of a PMO
- The importance of PMO governance and alignment with organizational strategy

Day 2: Developing PMO Governance Framework and Best Practices

- Developing a PMO governance framework that supports organizational strategy
- Implementing PMO best practices and methodologies to ensure project success
- The role of PMO standards and guidelines in ensuring project delivery

Day 3: Aligning PMO Operations with Organizational Strategy

- Aligning PMO operations with organizational strategy
- Understanding the impact of PMO operations on organizational performance
- Implementing PMO performance metrics and reporting to demonstrate strategic impact

Day 4: Optimizing PMO Operations for Strategic Impact

- Implementing PMO process improvements to drive strategic impact
- Managing PMO change and transformation for optimal results
- Empowering PMO teams to support organizational strategy and drive strategic impact

Day 5: Measuring and Reporting PMO Performance and Impact

- Developing PMO performance and impact reports
- Analyzing PMO performance and impact data to drive strategic decision making
- Using PMO performance data to demonstrate strategic impact and drive continuous improvement

Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to work on practical exercises and case studies to apply the concepts and skills they have learned. The course will also include interactive discussions and opportunities for participants to share their experiences and insights.