[SOLVED] Project Management

A project management office (PMO) is designed to support project managers and project teams and can play a significant role in the success rates of projects. Data suggests that when an organization has an effective PMO, there is a reduction in project cycle time and a decrease in project failure rate.

After reading this week’s resources and doing some research on your own, write a short paper describing the PMO function in an organization where you are currently employed or have been employed in the past. If you do not have a PMO function in an organization you are familiar with, research an organization and write your short paper based on your research.

To complete this assignment, review the Module Two Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric.

Rubrics

QSO 680 Module Two Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric

Overview: A project management office (PMO) is designed to

Prompt:

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

support project managers and project teams and can play a significant role in the success rates of

projects. The PMO’s goals are to improve project success, standardize processes, encourage teams to follow consistent , improve the management

of projects, and encourage effective communication. The PMO is a great resource for the project manager. Data suggest that when an organization has an

effective PMO, there is a reduction in project cycle time and a decrease in project failure rate.

Write a short paper describing the PMO’s function in an organization where you are currently employed or have been employed in the past. If you do

not have a PMO function in an organization you are familiar with, research an organization and respond to these questions based on your research.

 Describe the function of the PMO.

 What does the PMO do well?

 How does it support the project management function?

 What does it do to enhance project management in your organization?

 What skill sets do the PMO team members have that sets them apart from project managers?

Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document with double-spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and all sources cited in APA format.

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Function

Meets “Proficient” criteria and submission uses concrete examples to support points made

Describes the function of the PMO

Describes the function of the PMO but description lacks detail

Does not describe the function of the PMO

18

PMO

Meets “Proficient” criteria and submission uses concrete examples to support points made

Explains what the PMO does well

Explains what the PMO does well but explanation lacks detail

Does not explain what the PMO does well

18

Support

Meets “Proficient” criteria and submission uses concrete examples to support points made

Explains how the PMO supports the project management function

Explains how the PMO supports the project management function but explanation lacks detail and/or logic

Does not explain how the PMO supports the project management function

18 Enhance Meets “Proficient” criteria and submission uses concrete examples to support points made

Explains how the PMO enhances project management in the organization

Explains how the PMO enhances project management in the organization but explanation lacks detail and/or logic

Does not explain how the PMO enhances project management in the organization

18Skill Sets Meets “Proficient” criteria and submission uses concrete examples to support points made

Describes the skill sets of PMO

team members that set them

apart from project managers

Does not describe the skill sets

of PMO team members that set

apart from project managers

them apart from project

but description lacks detail

managers

Articulation of Response

Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to- read format

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas

10

Total 100%