What are the benefits of creating a Chief Project Officer position?

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Tobe Phelps Director of Digital Experience| Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, Nm, United States

We are looking at consolidating the project function of our college into a single organization. Typically that would be an executive director position. What benefits would a CPO position have in this instance?

Posted: Sep 23, 2016 2:15 PM

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Rami Kaibni

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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Sep 27, 2016 3:45 PM

Replying to Tobe Phelps

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Thanks for the feedback Rami, I admit that the idea is a new one and I am still not sold on the concept. In my organization it may bring some better political power for the PMO though.

You're welcome Tobe. I really interested to know how and where this role will fit ? When you have a better understanding of the situation within your company, I would appreciate it if you can share with us.

Posted: Sep 27, 2016 6:32 PM

Paul Williams Director, EPMO| Premise Health De Pere, Wi, United States

Hi Tobe,

Here's another article to check out regarding this topic from my blog:
http://www.thinkforachange.com/blog/pmexecutiveleadership/

Additionally, Cornelius Fichtner and I discuss this topic on his PMPodcast just a few months ago. You can stream the Podcast here:
http://www.project-management-podcast.com/...ject-leadership

Hope that helps!

Posted: Sep 28, 2016 3:40 PM

David Dumont PMO, Portfolio, Project Management Professional| DLJN Project Management Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

I have heard of the CPO position off and on for a few years now. It is rare as it is an executive level position and most organizations do not place that much importance on their projects or project management disciplines. Even organizations with an Enterprise PMO usually have them reporting to a Senior Director rather than an executive.

Posted: Sep 28, 2016 7:23 PM

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