Sample PMO Implementation Plan Phase One Step 1 2 Task Project Planning and Initiation Assess Current Environment
Detail Outcomes Project Plan and Schedule Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats, Analysis
Resources (Staff, Skill set, Funding, Project Tools) Organizational Readiness (Culture, Organizational Support) Governance and Escalation Mode PMO Mandates PMO Policy & Direction Critical Success Factors PMO Models
Establish Vision & Mission
Consensus, PMO Vision & Mission
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Establish Goals & Objectives Develop Business Case High Level PMO Requirements Implementation Strategies & Schedule Cost Estimates
Consensus, PMO Goals & Objectives Business Case Document
Phase Two
Step 1
Task Define Organizational Structure Staffing Requirements
Detail Roles & Responsibilities Identify PMO Lifecycle Framework Identify PMO Process Domains Integrate PMO with Current Governance Processes Facilitate BuyIn Consensus Define PMO Lifecycle
Outcomes Organizational Structure & Staffing Requirements
Facilitate Supporting IT Governance & Escalation Structure Define Project Management Methodology Framework Establish Goals & Objectives Establish Review Process & Performance Metrics Develop Training Requirements
Updated IT Governance & Escalations Structure
4 5
Balance Scorecard, 360 Feedback, etc. Project Management Training or Certification Coaching or Mentoring Skills Development Sourcing & Relationship Management Skills
Project Management Methodology Framework PMO Processes & Supporting Documentation PMO Review Metrics Training Requirements
Phase Three
Step 1
Task Develop Deployment Plan Deploy PMO
Detail Schedule Resources Costs Acquire / Develop PM Methodology Add PMO Staff Pilot PMO
Outcomes PMO Deployment Plan Program Assessments Semi-Annual PMO Review