The PMOSIG Program Management Office Handbook

Many enterprises employ program management offices (PMOs) to manage projects or groups of projects. However, the best organizations utilize PMOs as a successful business function at the executive level for enterprise-wide deployment. This is a practical guide to utilizing PMO practices to achieve strategic business objectives.

Craig Letavec, MSP, IPMA-B, PMP, PgMP, has led large program efforts in a diverse range of global companies in a variety of industries including consumer products, new venture start-ups, information technology services, and information technology consulting. He has served as an active speaker and author on a range of topics, including program management, implementing effective change management, and establishing, managing, and building the value of the program management office (PMO) in organizations. He is the author of The Program Management Office, a noted text in the project management community specifically focused on PMO implementation and development as well as a co-author of Program Management Professional and is a contributor to 99 Things Every Project Manager Should Know. Dennis Bolles, PMP, has more than 40 years experience providing business and project management professional and PMO services. He has been a member of PMI since 1985 received his PMPR certification in 1986 (#81) and is a founder of the PMI Western Michigan Chapter, serving on its Board of Directors in several positions since its 1993 inception. He has been serving on the PMI PMOSIG Board of Directors as Vice Chair of Public Relations since June 2009.