PMO Project Life Cycle
The PMO Life Cycle refers to the stages a Project Management Office (PMO) goes through from its inception to its maturity. It typically includes the following phases: Initiating, Planning, Implementation, and Improvement.
PMO Initiating: This is the first phase of the PMO Life Cycle.
It involves defining the purpose and objectives of the PMO, identifying
stakeholders, and securing executive sponsorship. The PMO's role and
responsibilities are clearly defined, and a preliminary PMO charter is
developed. This phase also involves assessing the organization's current
project management capabilities and identifying the need for a PMO.
PMO Planning: In this phase, a detailed plan for setting up the
PMO is developed. This includes defining the PMO's structure, roles and
responsibilities, processes, and tools. The PMO's key performance
indicators (KPIs) are also defined in this phase. The planning phase
also involves developing a communication plan to inform stakeholders
about the PMO and its benefits.
PMO Implementation: This phase involves setting up the PMO
according to the plan. This includes recruiting and training the PMO
team, implementing the PMO processes and tools, and launching the PMO.
The PMO starts to take on project management responsibilities, such as
overseeing projects, providing support to project teams, and reporting
on project performance.
PMO Improvement: This is the final phase of the PMO Life Cycle.
It involves continuously monitoring the PMO's performance, collecting
feedback from stakeholders, and making improvements. This could involve
refining the PMO's processes and tools, providing additional training to
the PMO team, or expanding the PMO's responsibilities. The goal is to
continuously enhance the PMO's effectiveness and value to the
organization.
Each phase of the PMO Life Cycle is crucial for establishing a
successful PMO that can effectively support project management and
contribute to the organization's strategic objectives.
