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

4 5

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