1.
Make a Step
Change in Your
PMO Maturity

2.
The State of Project Management
Facilitating post
project benefits
tracking
45% 50% 56%
2016 2017 2018More respondents are
somewhat or very
dissatisfied with the
current level of PPM
maturity in their
organisation
Training Project
Managers
Mentoring
Project
Managers
Providing project
management
expertise
19% 24% 27%17%
The PMO is getting
more involved in
these activities
compared to 2017

3.
39%
PMO will
increase in
headcount, up
from 36% in
2017
56%
PMO will
increase in
scope &
responsibilities,
up from 54% in
2017
51%
PMO will
increase in
perceived
value, up from
46% in 2017
The Future PMO
25%
25% of PMOs
are less than 2
years old

4.
The PMO Service Catalogue

5.
Project Success Rates
40% of projects
are mostly or
always
completed on
time
46% of projects
are mostly or
always
completed on
budget
36% of
projects
mostly or
always deliver
their full
benefits
50% say their
organisation
has a track
record of
project
success

6.
Five Level PPM Maturity Model
Level 1: Initial
Ad-hoc processes
Level 2: Repeatable
Basis process
established for larger
projects
Level 3: Defined
Standard processes for
all projects
Level 4: Managed
Process integrated in to
wider corporate entity.
Compliance is
mandatory.
Level 5: Optimised
Process established
for continuous
improvement.

7.
Improving PPM Maturity
32% are somewhat or very
satisfied with the current
level of PPM maturity

8.
Key Drivers towards PPM Maturity
01: METHODOLOGY
Define consistent, practical, fit
for purpose PPM
Methodology, Lifecycle &
Governance structures based
on best practice, but tailored
to the organization.
02: PMO
Develop PMO capability to
support best practice Project,
Programme and Portfolio
Management. Benchmark,
establish a PPM Maturity
Roadmap, and ensure PMO
value
03: TECHNOLOGY
Lever enterprise PPM solution
to enable consistency in
approach, one version of the
truth, transparency &
collaboration
04: TRAINING &
SUPPORT
Establish training in
methodology & practical PPM
tools & techniques. Establish
a PPM Community of
practitioners, mentoring and
career development

9.
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“PMO Maturity”
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10.
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11.
Ready Player One… Question 1:
(1) What percentage of respondents agree roles &
responsibilities within the PMO are clearly defined?
50%

12.
Question 1 Answer…
50% 44%
lower!
(1) What percentage of respondents agree roles &
responsibilities within the PMO are clearly defined?

13.
Question 2…
50% 44%
(2) What percentage of respondents agree their PMO has a
catalogue of services, where the value of each service is
described?

14.
Question 2 Answer…
50% 44% 24%
(2) What percentage of respondents agree their PMO has a
catalogue of services, where the value of each service is
described?
lower!

15.
Question 3…
50% 44%
(3) What percentage of respondents agree their PMO is
recognised as a strategic business partner?
24%

16.
Question 3 Answer…
50% 44% 24% 29%
higher!
(3) What percentage of respondents agree their PMO is
recognised as a strategic business partner?

17.
Question 4…
50% 44%
(4) What percentage of respondents agree their PMO
periodically assess their own maturity level?
24% 29%

18.
Question 4 Answer…
50% 44% 24% 29% 30%
higher!
(4) What percentage of respondents agree their PMO
periodically assess their own maturity level?

19.
How do you compare?
50% 44% 24% 29% 30%
Roles &
responsibilities
within the PMO are
clearly defined
Have a catalogue
of services,
where the value
of each service is
described
Recognised as
a strategic
business
partner
Periodically assess
their own
maturity level

20.
Play your Cards
“PMO Maturity”
Right…more!

21.
Ready Player Two… Question 1:
(1) What percentage of respondents agree their PMO has
a defined strategy with an agreed roadmap?
50%

22.
Question 1 Answer…
50% 35%
lower!
(1) What percentage of respondents agree their PMO has
a defined strategy with an agreed roadmap?

23.
Question 2…
50% 35%
(2) What percentage of respondents agree their PMO
champions a culture of project management in their
organisation?

24.
Question 2 Answer…
50% 35% 48%
higher!
(2) What percentage of respondents agree their PMO
champions a culture of project management in their
organisation?

25.
Question 3…
50% 35%
(3) What percentage of respondents agree the PMO remit &
objectives are sufficient clear within their organisation?
48%

26.
Question 3 Answer…
50% 35% 48% 35%
lower!
(3) What percentage of respondents agree the PMO remit &
objectives are sufficient clear within their organisation?

27.
Question 4…
50% 35%
(4) What percentage of respondents agree their PMO has a
committed and available sponsor to guide future direction?
48% 35%

28.
Question 4 Answer…
50% 35% 48% 35% 38%
higher!
(4) What percentage of respondents agree their PMO has a
committed and available sponsor to guide future direction?

29.
How do you compare?
50% 35% 48% 35% 38%
Have a defined
strategy with an
agreed roadmap
Champions a
culture of project
management in
their
organisation
Remit &
objectives are
sufficient clear
within their
organisation
Have a
committed and
available sponsor
to guide future
direction

30.
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