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The Project Office Checklist is used during the initiation phase of the project office and helps you to set up and run a Project Management Office (PMO) within an organisation. It lists the roles, equipment, standards and processes needed to run a Project Office today.

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What is a Project Office Checklist?

This Project Office Checklist lists everything you need to do, to set up a Project Management Office. A Project Management Office is the physical location where project staff (e.g. the Project Manager and project support staff) reside. The Project Office also contains the communications infrastructure and technologies required to support the project. By using this Project Office Checklist you will ensure you have all of the tools needed to effectively set up and operate your Project Office today.

When do I use a Project Office Checklist?

A Project Office Checklist helps you to establish and operate a Project Management Office. This Project Office Checklist contains a list of items to help you determine whether; the Project Office premises are fit for purpose, you have sufficient equipment available and whether all of the roles, standards and processes are in place within your Project Management Office environment.

Establishing a Project Office is a challenging task. You need to put in place the right PMO tools to support projects adequately and ensure project buy-in. This Project Office Checklist helps you do that, by listing each of the critical items needed to set up and run a Project Management Office quickly and efficiently.

This Project Office Checklist will help you to:

  • Identify the right location for your Project Office
  • Ensure that you have the correct infrastructure
  • Procure the right PMO equipment and tools
  • Define the Project Office roles and responsibilities
  • Put in place suitable project standards and processes
  • Implement relevant project management templates
  • Offer Project Management Office services to projects

To help you run a Project Management Office, this checklist also provides:

  • Examples of project roles, standards and processes
  • A list of the project management templates required
  • Sets of questions, to help you determine your Project Office status
  • A list of Project Office equipment items and services

The Project Office Checklist is a must for anyone who needs to set up a Project Office quickly and effectively. It has been developed by experienced Project Office Managers and will save you a lot of time in the creation of your Project Office.

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