Write a short paper describing the PMO’s function in an organization where you are currently employed or have been employed in the past. If you do not have a PMO function in an organization you are familiar with, research an organization and respond to these questions based on your research. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED GUIDELINES.
QSO 680 Module Two Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric Overview: A project management office (PMO) is designed to support project managers and project teams and can play a significant role in the success rates of projects. The PMO’s goals are to improve project success, standardize processes, encourage teams to follow consistent methodology, improve the management of projects, and encourage effective communication. The PMO is a great resource for the project manager. Data suggest that when an organization has an effective PMO, there is a reduction in project cycle time and a decrease in project failure rate. Prompt: Write a short paper describing the PMO’s function in an organization where you are currently employed or have been employed in the past. If you do not have a PMO function in an organization you are familiar with, research an organization and respond to these questions based on your research. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: Describe the function of the PMO. What does the PMO do well? How does it support the project management function? What does it do to enhance project management in your organization? What skill sets do the PMO team members have that sets them apart from project managers? Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document with double-spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and all sources cited in APA format. Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value Function Meets “Proficient” criteria and submission uses concrete examples to support points made Describes the function of the PMO Describes the function of the PMO but description lacks detail Does not describe the function of the PMO 18 PMO Meets “Proficient” criteria and submission uses concrete examples to support points made Explains what the PMO does well Explains what the PMO does well but explanation lacks detail Does not explain what the PMO does well 18 Support Meets “Proficient” criteria and submission uses concrete examples to support points made Explains how the PMO supports the project management function Explains how the PMO supports the project management function but explanation lacks detail and/or logic Does not explain how the PMO supports the project management function 18 Enhance Meets “Proficient” criteria and submission uses concrete examples to support points made Explains how the PMO enhances project management in the organization Explains how the PMO enhances project management in the organization but explanation lacks detail and/or logic Does not explain how the PMO enhances project management in the organization 18 Skill Sets Meets “Proficient” criteria and submission uses concrete examples to support points made Describes the skill sets of PMO team members that set them apart from project managers Describes the skill sets of PMO team members that set them apart from project managers but description lacks detail Does not describe the skill sets of PMO team members that set them apart from project managers 18 Articulation of Response Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to- read format Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas 10 Total 100%