PMO Set Up and Configuration

Why do we need to establish a PMO, what are the benefits. Key processes and best practice. What are the types of PMO. Configuration for Project, Programme and Portfolio Levels. This event was hosted by the Thames Valley Network on 5 November 2025.

Key elements of a PMO

• Governance, Assurance & Risk
• Commercial & Capital Planning
• Programme/ Project Delivery, Management & Monitoring.
• Reporting, Dashboard and Digital
• Quality/Audit/ Handover
• Document Controller / Knowledge Management
• Design Standards/ Workplace strategy
• Planner/Programmer
• Change Management

Key Benefits of a PMO

• Ensuring project, programmes and portfolio are effectively controlled.
• Enables structured reporting.
• Provides governance and assurance.
• Centre of Excellence/ Best Practice.
• Information Management.
• Efficient risk management and mitigation.

Benefits of attending

• Configurations/ PMO set up.
• Knowledge share and networking.

The speakers have very kindly allowed their presented material to be made available for viewing. The slides on Slideshare are now available in our APM resources area and also embedded below for reference.