Course Methodology

The course uses interactive techniques, such as brief presentations by the consultant and the participants. The course also features several group exercises and case studies followed by plenary discussions and individual activities using computer programs. 

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the role of PMO in aligning the projects to the organization’s strategy and differentiate between the different types of PMOs 
• Establish a Project Management Office (PMO) by applying a practical framework and increasing the project maturity level of the organization
• Create a project management methodology and governance
• Define and select the right project metrics and KPIs
• Design a project dashboard and traffic light reports

Target Audience

Project Management Office (PMO) directors and managers, members of project offices, project sponsors, functional managers, senior management, and all individuals involved in building and managing the PMO and project metrics and key performance indicators.  

Target Competencies

• Strategy execution
• Leadership
• Communication
• Planning and organizing
• Coaching
• Analytical thinking

Overview

• Portfolios, programs, and projects
• Benefits of PMO
• The three types of PMOs
• Supportive PMO
• Controlling PMO
• Directive PMO
• Consideration for selecting the PMO model

Establishing a PMO

• Assessing the current condition
• Developing a PMO infrastructure plan
• Creating a PMO charter
• Resource planning
• Project management maturity model
• Steps for increasing maturity level

Project Management Governance and Methodologies

• Defining governance
• Project prioritization
• Governance steering committee
• Gate reviews
• Project audit
• Project methodologies

Project Metrics and KPIs

• Understanding project metrics
• Defining KPIs
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Trends of project KPIs
• Executive project health report
• Establishing PMO metrics

Project Dashboards

• Defining dashboards
• Rules for dashboards
• Choosing the correct KPI visualization components
• Designing your dashboard