PMO IMPLEMENTATION EXPERIENCES IN COMPANIES OF MEDELLIN CITY

PMO IMPLEMENTATION EXPERIENCES IN COMPANIES OF MEDELLIN CITY

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Claudia Marcela Betancourt Morales
Isarín Pinzón Guevara
Juan Santiago Posada Toro

Abstract

This article presents the results of a research project regarding the present status and implementation experiences with Project Management Office (PMO) in some organizations in the city of Medellin in order to summarize the lessons that could be later used as a basis from which to propose effective project management methodologies. First, the available literature regarding definitions, models, functions, roles, and maturity levels of PMOs was studied. This information was used to design semi-structured interviews that were completed with the PMO directors of selected organizations in the city of Medellin. Once the interviews were completed, an analysis of the information gathered was made to assess each PMO functions, roles, and models, as well as to classify each PMO on a point scale to determine its level of performance. According to the results, the lessons learned regarding PMO implementation were identified, highlighting conclusions and recommendations on key factors for success.

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Claudia Marcela Betancourt Morales

Agronomist engineer, Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Environmental Management Specialist, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Project Management Specialist, Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia —EIA—. Director of Environmental Soil and Water Department.

Isarín Pinzón Guevara

Manager engineer, Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Project Management Specialist, Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia —EIA—. Chief of Process and Information Management, Fashion Studio.

Juan Santiago Posada Toro

Systems Engineer, Universidad de Medellín. Senior Management Specialist, Universidad de Medellín. MsC. in Management. MBA-Universidad de Medellín, Engagement Manager Avaya.