Based on our recent snapshot survey about Project Management Offices (PMO) we present the Top 8 Key success factors when establishing PMOs in large and mid-size organizations.

This is what the PMO managers told us, was most important for them to be successful. Or…what is blocking them from being successful.  

1. PMO is the driver for the professional execution of projects
2. Support and trust by the top management
3. PMO has excellent PM knowledge
4. Central contact point for the project team, project manager and management
5. PMO is perceived as a support in the project business
6. PMO offers cross-departmental training and workshops
7. PMO is a tangible relief for the project teams (eg standardized reporting)
8. PMO is middle layer between project organization and management

The instant survey is based on personal feedback from PMO representatives in various industries (TelCo, Health, Public Sector, Logistics, Sport Associations) and illustrates hands-on experience from managing a PMO.