What is it? A PMO is a structure and a function that allows an organisation to channel political and financial capacity into its programme and project management community in a manner similar to how it deals with its operational units.

What it is not? PMOs are not project administration groups, personal assistants taking minutes and booking meeting rooms.

What’s different afterwards? Depending on the needs and interest of the different stakeholder groups in the organisation the PMO offers control of the projects, guidance in the conduct of projects, and decision-support in the selection and management of the project portfolio.