Implementing a Project Office: Project, Management, and Product Approaches

The author shares their experience in implementing three project offices based on PMI principles. The implementation of a Project Management Office (PMO) is viewed as a complex process combining three key approaches: project-based (with limited resources and deadlines), managerial (creating a management function), and product-based (developing a solution for users). The process begins with analyzing business problems and launching a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), which is then scaled based on feedback and results. The author emphasizes the importance of synergy between these approaches to achieve efficiency. The article offers a practical perspective on project, program, and portfolio management standards, adapted to modern business realities. This approach allows for flexible responses to organizational needs, transforming the creation of a PMO from a formal structure into a tool for real company development.