I have been requested to develope a Project management framework. How would I structure my framework. Need advise. Thanks on the

Key thing is to understand what a framework is. Is like a MS Word template for example. You have the main structure and you have to fill it up with the techniques and methods that best fits for each initiative and the environment. For example, you can have the PMBOK (not the new PMBOK), then you can select the life cycle and after that you have to put available the list of things that can be taken to fill it up. A good example of a framework is what you will find inside the Scrum Guide.

I do agree with Kiron.

When designing a solution, the first step is to clearly define the problem itself.

There are many existing frameworks that are better or worse suited for different types of projects. What works for major infrastructure with long lead times and where changes may be extremely expensive will be different than software where changes may be implemented in days or weeks with little collateral impact. What differentiates a good solution form a bad one in your own situation?

You don't have to reinvent the wheel, but you can customize an existing invention to your own needs. Examine different methodologies for what fits your business to familiarize yourself with various options and develop a starting point to build upon. That becomes your rough framework.

You can try a bottoms up approach by picking the minimum parts to fit your needs. That can be difficult and error prone with little experience. I prefer to start with existing standards and tailor them down to my own needs.

The PMBOK process groups is one starting point. My 1st electronics project I found the IEEE WBS template standard and tailored a long document down to a short list. Others before you spent a lot of time populating those standards to address every possible case they could imagine. Use their prior work, to pick the minimum set for your own needs.

Chris -

I'd suggest starting by developing a charter for this important project. That will help to establish the boundaries for the work but also ensure that there is alignment across all senior stakeholders.

If your company doesn't presently have any PM standards, my recommendation is always to start by identifying delivery & control objectives and then develop a minimal, flexible set of standards which will support achievement of those.

Kiron