Project Management Office (PMO) Setup and Operation

Large projects and programs can generate considerable volumes of information, which may require that project management functions be spread over several management specialists, such as schedulers, analysts, and document managers. SOMOS can tailor these functions and roles into Project Management Offices that meet the diverse and unique needs of our clients.

SOMOS has a proven reputation for designing PMOs, including defining the roles within them and staffing the roles if necessary. In addition, SOMOS can develop and integrate tools and systems for tracking and reporting project information across the PMO.

Examples of SOMOS engagements for Project Management Office Setup and Operation

Large Program PMO
Aircraft Manufacturing Company
SOMOS advised on the design, roles, and staffing of the Project Management Office, which provided information to the program management team.

Financial System Implementation PMO
Government Department
SOMOS designed, documented, staffed, and operated the Project Management Office for the implementation of a SAP financial system. The SOMOS PMO team provided management information to the Project Manager and Steering Committee, and the System Integration Contractor relied on the independence and integrity of the team for essential and timely information.

IT Department PMO
Government Department
SOMOS consultants worked with the CIO and management of a government department over an extended period as the organization finalized its approach to managing multiple IT development projects and support services. Early phases included developing standard work codes and cost tracking, piloting various tools and system concepts, as well as mentoring and assisting during planning. When the client selected Microsoft EPM Server 2007 as the foundation tool suite, a SOMOS consultant planned the implementation and participated in the system rollout.

Multi-Program Project Control Office
Defence Aerospace Company
Several SOMOS consultants served as schedulers, cost-schedule analysts, and data managers over an extended period for this large contracting firm. As the needs of the individual program shifted over time, SOMOS provided consultants with different experience levels and specialty areas.

Client Services System
Government Department
SOMOS consultants designed, set up, and staffed the project control system for this multi-million dollar project, and developed plans for cost/schedule performance management, configuration management, and risk management. Our consultants also provided analytical and advisory support to the team Project Managers, as well as to the management, external executives, and client reporting.