Define PM assessment in context of the PMO infrastructure management – week 1-8

Week 1

DQ 1

Explain the key distinction between the PMO and project management.
Additionally, respond to one of the following options:
- Identify an international organization that has a PMO (which may be based on your work experience). Characterize the organization’s PMO structure and type.

Common Assignment Requirements

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your comprehension of the foundational aspects of the project management office (PMO) and the PMO competency continuum. To satisfy this objective, address the following assignment key elements:

PMO Definition: Based on synthesis of the readings, module lecture, and your research, describe in your own words what the project management office (PMO) is and its purpose.
Project Management Environment: Emphasize the PMO’s distinction from portfolio, program, and project management. Identify three key PMO stakeholders and describe their interest. Identify and justify the common PMO types and structures.
PMO Value: Explain how the PMO adds project management and enterprise value. Describe the PMO competency continuum framework and its five stages. Illustrate the PMO competency continuum for delivering sustainable PMO value.

Option #1: PMO Foundations Essay

For the assignment Option #1, write an essay to address the PMO Foundations Common Assignment Requirements.

Submit your Module 1 Critical Thinking assignment as a single Microsoft Word document to the submissions area established for this purpose.

Your essay should address the following requirements:

Your well-written PMO recommendation essay thesis should be 4 pages in length, which does not include the title, reference, or appendix pages. You need to add headings and subheadings associated with each of the bullet points listed in the common assignment requirements.
Format your paper per the CSU Global Guide to Writing & APA(Links to an external site.) standards, which includes an introduction and conclusion.
Include title and reference pages.
In addition to your course textbook, cite at least four current (published within the past 5 years) scholarly resources (peer-reviewed, official governmental reports, and other scholarly sources) to support your suppositions, assertions, and conclusions. To enhance your learning experience, scholarly resources are available from the CSU Global library.
Include an appendix for tables and figures as appropriate.

Please write clearly, concisely, and cohesively; use section level headers to organize the key elements of your thesis.

Week 2

DQ 2

Chapter 1 in the course text (Hill, 2013) described the concept and importance of the project management method. For this discussion, identify the primary reasons for the PMO adopting a project management methodology.

Additionally, respond to one of the following discussion topic options:

Identify an organization that has a PMO (which may be based on your work experience). Describe and assess the effectiveness of its project management methodology.

Common Assignment Requirements

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your comprehension of project management (PM) methodology and tools integration in context of the project management office (PMO) and the PMO competency continuum. To satisfy this objective, address the following assignment key elements:

In your own words including scholarly reference support,
- Define the constructs of PM methodologies and PM tools
- Describe the distinction between these constructs in context of the PMO.
Relate the integration of PM methodologies and tools to the stages of the PMO competency continuum.
Based on Van Der Linde and Steyn’s (2016) module 1 case study The effect of a project management office on project and organisational performance: A case study(Links to an external site.):
- summarize how the integration of PM methodologies enables the PMO to achieve its purpose
- while recognizing ethical considerations and
- challenges unique to an international PMO.

Option #1: PMO Methods & Tools Essay

For the assignment Option #1, write an essay to address the Module 2 Common Assignment Requirements.

Submit your Module 2 Critical Thinking assignment as a single Microsoft Word document to the submissions area established for this purpose.

Your essay should address the following requirements:

Your well-written PMO recommendation essay thesis should be 5 pages in length, which does not include the title, reference, or appendix pages. You need to add headings and subheadings associated with each of the bullet points listed in the common assignment requirements.
Format your paper per the CSU Global Guide to Writing & APA(Links to an external site.) standards, which includes an introduction and conclusion.
Include title and reference pages.
In addition to your course textbook and the assignment case study, cite at least four current (published within the past 5 years) scholarly resources (peer-reviewed, official governmental reports, and other scholarly sources) to support your suppositions, assertions, and conclusions. To enhance your learning experience, scholarly resources are available from the CSU Global library.
Include an appendix for tables and figures as appropriate.

Please write clearly, concisely, and cohesively; use section level headers to organize the key elements of your thesis.

WEEK 3

DQ 3

Describe the distinction between PMO project management standards and metrics.

Identify an organization that has a PMO (which may be based on your work experience). Give an example of a project management standard and an example of a project management metric. Describe how each advances the organization’s project management effectiveness.

Common Assignment Requirements

The purpose of the Portfolio Project is to synthesize current research about the project management office (PMO) for the purpose of developing a PMO recommendation. The Portfolio Project is structured to help you demonstrate understanding of the course material, as well as the implications of new knowledge gained from research beyond the course readings and lectures.

Your Portfolio Project will be developed in three independent but cohesive sections, which considered in whole constitutes your PMO recommendation. The three sections are:

- Section 1: Subject Organization and Rationale
- Section 2: PMO Mission, Charter, and Competency
- Section 3: PMO Recommendations

Section 1 and Section 2 will be submitted as Portfolio Project milestones in Module 3 and Module 6, respectively.

Section 3 will constitute your final Portfolio Project due at the end of the course in Module 8.

Please choose from one of the two PMO recommendation options offered for your Portfolio Project assignment, which are described as:

Option #1: Recommendation for the Implementation of a New PMO

Week 4

DQ 4

Describe the integration of risk management planning in PMO project planning.
Identify a specific risk assessment tool that may be integrated into PMO project planning.
Illustrate a scenario example using the designated risk assessment tool.

Common Assignment Requirements

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your comprehension of project planning as a key function for enabling PMO success and business outcomes. To satisfy this objective, address the following assignment key elements:

In your own words including scholarly reference support,
- Define project planning in context of the PMO.
- Describe the primary rationale for PMO project planning.
Compare and contrast the project planning functions between Supportive and Controlling PMO types as described in the PMBOK Guide (6th ed.), Part 1 Section 2.4.4.3 page 48.
Describe the application of PMO standards and metrics in PMO project planning.
Summarize how the project planning enables PMO success while recognizing ethical considerations and challenges unique to an international PMO.

Week 5

DQ 5

Differentiate between the PMO PM assessment domains of competency, capability, and maturity.
For one of these PMO domains, itemize the steps and/or tools and techniques needed to perform the PMO assessment activities at a designated organization, which may be your workplace, an organization with which you are familiar, or an organization based on your research.

Common Assignment Requirements

Project management (PM) assessment and project auditing enable the project management office (PMO) infrastructure management and technical support. The purpose of this assignment is for you to understand and synthesize the application of PM assessment as an enabling infrastructure for PMO sustainable success.

For this assignment, address the following items:

In your own words including scholarly reference support,
- Define PM assessment in context of the PMO infrastructure management.
- Describe the primary domains encompassing PMO assessment.
In your own words including scholarly reference support,
- Define project auditing context of the PMO technical support.
- Describe the main functions encompassing PMO project auditing.
Explain the distinction between PMO assessment and auditing.
Based on the TD Bank N.A.’s enterprise-wide PMO(Links to an external site.) (2013) case study, identify how PMO assessment and auditing played a role in the firm’s successful growth. Include specific assignment tools and/or techniques used to measure effectiveness.
Summarize how the PM assessment improves PMO success and business results while recognizing ethical considerations and challenges unique to an international PMO.

Option #1: PMO Assessment for Advancement Essay

For the assignment Option #1, write an essay to address the Module 5 Common Assignment Requirements.

Submit your Module 5 Critical Thinking assignment as a single Microsoft Word document to the submissions area established for this purpose.

Your essay should address the following requirements:

Your well-written PMO recommendation essay thesis should be 5 pages in length, which does not include the title, reference, or appendix pages. You need to add headings subheadings associated with each of the bullet points listed in the common assignment requirements.
Format your paper per the CSU Global Guide to Writing & APA(Links to an external site.) standards, which includes an introduction and conclusion.
Include title and reference pages.
In addition to your course textbook and the designated case study, cite at least four current (published within the past 5 years) scholarly resources (peer-reviewed, official governmental reports, and other scholarly sources) to support your suppositions, assertions, and conclusions. To enhance your learning experience, scholarly resources are available from the CSU Global library.
Include an appendix for tables and figures as appropriate.

Please write clearly, concisely, and cohesively; use section level headers to organize the key elements of your thesis.

Consult the assignment template (Links to an external site.) for a more complete list of requirements. If you need assistance with your writing style or you need writing tips or tutorials, visit the CSU Global Writing Center (Links to an external site.). Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.

Week 6

DQ 6

Distinguish between the PMO governance function and project governance.
Present a specific example of PMO governance challenges uniquely experienced by a global enterprise; accentuate ethical consideration.

Section 2 – PMO Mission, Charter, and Competency

Your Portfolio Project will be developed in three independent but cohesive sections, which considered in whole constitutes your PMO recommendation. The three sections are:

- Section 1: Subject Organization and Rationale
- Section 2: PMO Mission, Charter, and Competency
- Section 3: PMO Recommendations

Section 1 and Section 2 will be submitted as Portfolio Project milestones in Module 3 and Module 6, respectively. Section 3 will constitute your final Portfolio Project due at the end of the course in Module 8.

Based on your Section 1 choice, one of the two PMO recommendation options will be performed for your Portfolio Project assignment, which are described as:

Option #1: Recommendation for the implementation of a new PMO

Week 7

DQ 7

Describe how portfolio management can enhance PMO business value.
Has globalization influenced this PMO trend; explain why or why not?

Your Portfolio Project will be developed in three independent but cohesive sections, which considered in whole constitutes your PMO recommendation. The three sections are:

- Section 1: Subject Organization and Rationale
- Section 2: PMO Mission, Charter, and Competency
- Section 3: PMO Recommendations

Based on your Section 1 choice, one of the two PMO recommendation options will be performed for your Portfolio Project assignment, which are described as:

Option #1: Recommendation for the implementation of a new PMO

Week 8

DQ 8

Describe an approach or tactic for the PMO to ensure professional development in the discipline of project management. How can you apply this approach for your career advancement?
Identify an industry certification beneficial to your professional advancement. What action is needed to obtain the designated certification?

Section 3 – PMO Recommendations

he purpose of the Portfolio Project is to synthesize current research about the project management office (PMO) for the purpose of developing a PMO recommendation. The Portfolio Project is structured to help you demonstrate understanding of the course material, as well as the implications of new knowledge gained from research beyond the course readings and lectures.

Your Portfolio Project will be developed in three independent but cohesive sections, which considered in whole constitutes your PMO recommendation. The three sections are:

- Section 1: Subject Organization and Rationale
- Section 2: PMO Mission, Charter, and Competency
- Section 3: PMO Recommendations

Sections 1 and 2 will be submitted as Portfolio Project milestones in Modules 3 and 6, respectively.

Section 3 will constitute your final Portfolio Project assignment, which due at the end of the course in Module 8.

Based on your Section 1 choice, one of the two PMO recommendation options will be performed for your Portfolio Project assignment, which are described as:

Option #1: Recommendation for the implementation of a new PMO

For Section 1 (submitted in Week 3): Subject Organization and Rationale of the Portfolio Project, you are required to select a subject organization for developing a PMO recommendation. The subject organization must have an international/global aspect and may be your workplace, an organization that you are familiar with, or an organization that is based on your research.

For Option 1, the subject organization must exhibit the characteristics and attributes of a viable candidate for benefiting from a PMO.

For Option 2, the subject organization must exhibit a functioning PMO as qualified by the PMO competency continuum.

A key aspect of the Portfolio Project Section 1 is to secure instructor approval for the Portfolio Project subject organization selected, which is required before commencing with subsequent Portfolio Project sections.

Based on your research of the subject organization, substantively address the following key elements:

Subject organization information:
- Organization name
- Organization’s mission, vision, and values statement
- Industry type and organization demographics
- Description of organization’s culture
- Executive sponsor and key stakeholders
PMO business case:
- Assessment of existing project management:
  - Project management methods
  - Project management tools
  - Project management experience
  - Project management maturity
- Perceived PMO benefits for the organization:
  - Overarching business rationale
  - Long term measurable goals (2-3)
  - First year specific goals and metrics
  - Quantified value proposition (short and long term)

For Section 2 (submitted in Week 6): PMO Mission, Charter, and Competency of the Portfolio Project, you will build on the information detailed in your Portfolio Project Section 1. Based on analysis of your subject organization and further research, purpose the PMO’s mission and vision, PMO charter, and PMO competency continuum stage resultant from your Option 1 or Option 2 recommendation. To this end, substantively address the following key elements for your subject organization’s PMO recommendation:

Develop the PMO’s Mission and Vision including:
- State the PMO’ mission and vision.
- Validate alignment with subject organization’s mission and vision.
- Designate key PMO stakeholders.
Develop the PMO’s Charter:
- State the PMO’s business purpose.
- Describe the PMO’s business alignment and affiliation.
- Designate the PMO’s empowerment authority.
- Describe the PMO’s fiscal management.
- Identify the Charter approval.
Relate to the PMO competency continuum
- Designate the PMO competency continuum stage.
- Justify the subject organization’s designated PMO competency continuum stage determination.
- Correlate the designated PMO competency continuum stage to the Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3).

For Section 3 (submitted in Week 8): PMO Recommendations of the Portfolio Project, you will build on the information detailed in your Portfolio Project Sections 1 and 2. Based on analysis of your subject organization and further research, develop either Option 1 or Option 2 recommendations for key aspects of the PMO that optimally support the subject organization’s PMO framework as designated in Section 2. To this end, substantively address the following key elements for your subject organization’s PMO recommendation:

Designate recommendations, with appropriate rationale, for each of the following PMO key elements:
- PMO type
- PMO structure
- PMO culture
- PMO project methods
- PMO project tools
- PMO governance
- PMO risk management
- PMO business integration
- PMO global challenges
- Other relevant PMO considerations
Recommend professional development for PMO advancement
- Apply aspects of the project manager competency development (PMCD) framework for the PMO’s professional development.
- Designate professional certification requirements.
- Describe mentorship role.
- Identify project and portfolio leadership

Submit your Section 3 Portfolio Project final assignment as a single Microsoft Word document to the Module 8 submissions area established for this purpose.

Your essay should address the following requirements:

Your well-written PMO recommendation essay thesis should be 12 pages in length, which does not include the title, reference, or appendix pages. You need to add headings and subheadings associated with each of the bullet points listed in the Section 3 requirements.
Format your paper per the CSU Global Guide to Writing & APA(Links to an external site.) standards, which includes an introduction and conclusion.
Include title and reference pages.
In addition to your course textbook, cite at least six current (published within the past 5 years) scholarly resources (peer-reviewed, official governmental reports, and other scholarly source) to support your suppositions, assertions, and conclusions. To enhance your learning experience, scholarly resources are available from the CSU Global library.
Include an appendix for tables and figures as appropriate.

Please write clearly, concisely, and cohesively; use section level headers to organize the key elements of your thesis.

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