TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 focused on the processes involved in analyzing the current state of project management in an organization. It also focused on the processes required to develop a base business case that would be delivered to management for review and to obtain authorization to proceed with developing a detailed business case and the detailed plans for implementing the PMO and initiating PMO operations. Chapter 2 will begin with an overview of several important PMO models and key core operational areas of focus for PMOs. The remainder of Chapter 2 will then focus on determining the scope of the PMO and documenting the intended scope in a single scope statement. Determining and documenting the intended scope of the PMO is the first step in the development of a detailed business case.
Determining the role of a PMO in an organization is one of the primary initial decisions that must be made as part of any PMO planning exercise. As part of the discussion of the base business case with management, questions may have arisen regarding the specific functions and roles that the PMO will play in the organization. Many different PMO models are in existence today, and the structure and position of a PMO are often unique among organizations. However, a few essential models for the structure of a PMO are helpful to understand and consider as part of the process of defining the specific role and...
