Course Description
This comprehensive 5-day course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to establish, manage, and evolve a successful Project Management Office (PMO). Attendees will learn best practices for aligning PMO objectives with organizational goals, implementing effective governance frameworks, and driving project success across the enterprise.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role and value of a PMO in organizational success
- Design and implement a PMO tailored to your organization's needs
- Develop strategies for PMO maturity and continuous improvement
- Master key PMO processes, tools, and performance metrics
- Learn effective stakeholder management and communication techniques
- Align PMO initiatives with strategic business objectives
Course Modules
Day 1: Foundations of PMO
- Introduction to PMO concepts and benefits
- Types of PMOs and their functions
- PMO maturity models
- Assessing organizational readiness for PMO implementation
Day 2: Designing and Implementing a PMO
- Developing a PMO charter and roadmap
- Defining PMO roles and responsibilities
- Establishing PMO governance frameworks
- Selecting and implementing PMO tools and technologies
Day 3: PMO Processes and Methodologies
- Project portfolio management
- Resource allocation and capacity planning
- Risk management and issue resolution
- Quality assurance and continuous improvement
Day 4: PMO Performance and Metrics
- Defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for PMO success
- Implementing project and portfolio dashboards
- Measuring and reporting PMO value
- Conducting PMO health checks and audits
Day 5: Advanced PMO Topics and Strategies
- Change management and organizational adoption
- Stakeholder engagement and communication strategies
- Agile and hybrid PMO approaches
- PMO evolution and long-term sustainability
Practical Wins for Participants
- Develop a customized PMO implementation plan for your organization
- Create a PMO performance dashboard with relevant KPIs
- Design a stakeholder communication strategy for PMO initiatives
- Construct a PMO maturity roadmap for continuous improvement
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
