Program Management Office Initiative Report

A project management office (PMO) is a centralized, coordinating body within an organization that provides a focal point for the field of project management. This report sample outlines an organization's plan for reviewing the expectations and process of establishing a project management office program. Sections included in the report include scope and activities, deliverables, initial work steps, timeline, and next steps.

Initial work steps outlined for the PMO include:

• Confirm goals and objectives for each initiative
• Confirm current status of each initiative
• Confirm project leads and resources
• Confirm start and due dates
• Confirm key milestones and critical path
• Identify current or potential barriers
• Confirm existing program management tools and technology
• Understand the vendor’s PMO approach