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KELLY MURPHY PROJECT MANAGER| SOAR TECHNOLOGY, INC. Ann Arbor, Mi, United States
The company where I am currently employed has just gone through an internal merger and is looking to create a PMO. Our home base is in Michigan with another office in Florida. We are looking for a consultant or consulting firm to help us create this PMO from the ground up. Suggestions?
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Thomas Walenta Global Project Economy Expert Hackenheim, Germany
Kelly,

there are many good PMO people in this community and at the same time many methods how to start a PMO, also depending on your situation and targets. It is an industry.

So I suggest you do some research and some basic rough definition about what the PMO should accomplish to be able to filter out the consultants and methods suitable for your case.

Could be hard if you expect someone to join you physically, on the other hand these virtual times open up the globe for you, if not having a hands-on consultant, then as an advisor and mentor.

Here is a way I implemented a PMO 3 years ago:
https://www.slideshare.net/walenta/a-3laye...-agile-projects
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Troy Edelen Business Transformation Consultant | Solopreneur| Aspiri Consulting, Inc. San Francisco, Ca, United States
Hi Kelly - I've actually build 4 PMOs including an enterprise-wide one (structure, process, tools) from the 'ground-up' for the IT Division of a multi-state client. I'd be happy to discuss that experience and others if you are interested.
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Oct 30, 2020 2:08 PM
KELLY MURPHY
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Hi Troy - I would love to chat with you when you have a moment. I'll reach out via your company or feel free to contact me [email protected]
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Sergio Luis Conte Helping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based Organizations Buenos Aires, Argentina
While perhaps I did not answer your question let me say open a PMO is the same than open any business unit inside your organization. it is a matter of business administration, not a matter of project/program/portfolio management.
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Wan-Phek How Career and Project Management Coach| Wan How Consulting Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
It's important that you set up your PMO properly with a charter and sponsor, know the level and type of PMO that fits the company culture. Culture eats PMOs for lunch. Happy to send you some resources to help in your selection process via direct message.
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Peter Rapin Subject Matter Expect; Project Delivery| Independent Consultant Ontario, Canada
From your question I can't tell if you are considering setting up a project specific PMO or a division/unit within the company to handle projects as they occur.
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Oct 30, 2020 2:12 PM
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Hi Peter - we are looking to setup a PMO office that will house many PM/PgM to handle the projects we have and future projects that are in the pipeline.
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KELLY MURPHY PROJECT MANAGER| SOAR TECHNOLOGY, INC. Ann Arbor, Mi, United States
Oct 28, 2020 10:50 AM
Replying to Troy Edelen
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Hi Kelly - I've actually build 4 PMOs including an enterprise-wide one (structure, process, tools) from the 'ground-up' for the IT Division of a multi-state client. I'd be happy to discuss that experience and others if you are interested.
Hi Troy - I would love to chat with you when you have a moment. I'll reach out via your company or feel free to contact me [email protected]
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KELLY MURPHY PROJECT MANAGER| SOAR TECHNOLOGY, INC. Ann Arbor, Mi, United States
Oct 29, 2020 1:30 PM
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From your question I can't tell if you are considering setting up a project specific PMO or a division/unit within the company to handle projects as they occur.
Hi Peter - we are looking to setup a PMO office that will house many PM/PgM to handle the projects we have and future projects that are in the pipeline.
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KELLY MURPHY PROJECT MANAGER| SOAR TECHNOLOGY, INC. Ann Arbor, Mi, United States
Thank you all for your wisdom and advice.
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KELLY MURPHY PROJECT MANAGER| SOAR TECHNOLOGY, INC. Ann Arbor, Mi, United States
Thank you all for the replies, we have found someone to assist us in this endeavor.

Thank you again,

Kelly

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