Delivering value through PMOs

Project Management Offices (PMOs) play a pivotal role in supporting a culture focused on value delivery. Explore how to develop, evaluate, and evolve the function in your organization.

About PMOs

PMO, EPMO—no matter what an organization calls its project management function, the most effective prioritize value delivery over process.

For many successful organizations, the PMO is a vital support structure for delivery teams and decision makers, empowering them to deliver value-based outcomes and foster a value-driven culture.

Key Statistics

  • 65% of organizations use the term Project Management Office to describe their support office.
  • 34% of organizations use the term Portfolio Management Office for similar functions.
  • 74% of organizations’ C-suite executives understand and appreciate the value of the PMO.

PMI-PMOCP™ Certification & Learning

Earning a PMI® Project Management Office Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP) certifies your expertise in leading and shaping a PMO, demonstrating your ability to drive strategic value.

PMI PMO Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP)™

3+ years of experience

Learn new and advanced practices to set up, assess, manage, and improve value-oriented PMOs.

PMI-PMOCP™ Practice Exam

Assess your readiness and strengthen your preparation with a timed practice exam built to reflect the PMI-PMOCP™ exam experience.

Publications

  • Project Management Offices: A Practice Guide, PMI Practice Guide

    Learn the best practices in creating and evolving PMOs in organizations.

  • PMBOK® Guide, PMI Standard

    Backed by the authority of PMI and shaped by professionals worldwide, the PMBOK® Guide defines the global standard for project management.

PMO Insights

Pulse of the Profession® 2026: Driving Success in Complex Projects

Our latest Pulse of the Profession® research explores how complexity is reshaping project work, and reveals the practices high-performing organizations use to deliver value, navigate uncertainty, and drive success in complex projects. Read Now

PMO Success in Latin America

See how organizations in Latin America can realize the true value of project management to drive strategic goals and performance. Read Now

PMO of the Year Awards

Each year, we celebrate exceptional PMOs around the world that have contributed significant value to their organizations. Learn About Nominations

Expert Perspectives

Joshua Barnes

"Culture eats strategy for breakfast. You can have the best strategy, you can have the best process that you're trying to design, but if you don’t attend to the culture, you’re not going to get very far at all."

Mercedes Martinez Sanz

"Artificial Intelligence is going to play a role in analytics and should be incorporated in PMOs. Let the machines do the work around data and project managers should focus more on the human part."

Conclusion

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