Aligning PMO Foundations for Maximum Value

Presentation Description

Regardless whether the “P” stands for Project, Program, or Portfolio; the PMO’s mission is to advance the organization’s ability to deliver.  What is being delivered varies by organization; it could be a business process, an IT system, a house, a manufactured product, or a service.  Even before a PMO starts executing its mission, the ability of the PMO to provide maximum Return On Investment (ROI) has all ready been influenced.

This session will bring together best practices and lessons learned from six Global Fortune 500 Corporations to provide insights for positioning your PMO for maximum ROI.  Critical fundamental decisions must be deliberately made regarding key considerations.  Many of which are overlooked in the rush to provide the anticipated benefits for this significant expense.

Topics evaluated for their “value-add” will include:

• Organizational positioning of the PMO
• Identifying a champion with “juice”
• Evaluating the culture and maturity of the organization
• Setting the definitions of success for the PMO and sponsoring organization
• Defining roles and responsibilities
• Setting 360 degree expectations
• Determining why your PMO is like your local town police
• Focusing on monitoring, mentoring, and managing
• The good, bad, and ugly aspects of PMO Metrics
• Determining your PMO’s role on day-to-day activities, projects, and operations

You must provide your PMO with a solid foundation to deliver the expected results.  Before the first hour is tracked, before the organizational announcements are delivered, align your PMO to meet and exceed the expectations of your customers!

About the Presenter

David W Burr is an internationally known trainer, coach, and project manager currently employed by the Hartford Financial Services Group in the Office of the CIO.  He has taught project management and facilitated process improvement for over 10 years in the United States, China, India, South Korea, and Mexico.  He has more than 20 years experience in the project management practice, managing multi-million dollar technology, manufacturing, and construction projects, and mentoring all levels of management on project management and process improvement.  His focus on refining PMOs in many global corporations has reshaped their organizational influence and increased their overall value-add.  He is a recognized expert in project Management Methods, Process Improvement, and Organizational Change.  He has extensive experience in CMMi, and is ITIL Foundation and PMP certified.  He lives in Hebron, Connecticut, USA with his wife Monica, and his children Kyle, Ben, Tyler and Jessica.

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