The role of project management office in the implementation of strategic plans in project-based organisations

The role of the project management office (PMO) in improving project execution has recently been acknowledged and is gaining popularity in project-based organizations to furnish various options for project-solving approaches. This study aims to identify and test the ability of PMO roles in implement...

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Published in:PloS one 2024-07, Vol.19 (7), p.e0306702
Main Authors: Sandhu, Maqsood Ahmad, Al Ameri, Tareq, Shahzad, Asjad, Naseem, Afshan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biology and Life Sciences
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Engineering and Technology
Humans
Industrial project management
Monitoring
Organizational aspects
Organizations
Physical Sciences
Project management
Quantitative research
Questionnaires
Research and Analysis Methods
Roles
Social Sciences
Strategic management
Strategic Planning
Surveys
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:The role of the project management office (PMO) in improving project execution has recently been acknowledged and is gaining popularity in project-based organizations to furnish various options for project-solving approaches. This study aims to identify and test the ability of PMO roles in implementing the strategic plan of the organization. This research adopted survey-based quantitative research. The questionnaire was shared with 450 staff members working in 19 project-based organizations. 268 usable questionnaires were received. The methodologies for the development of project management, monitoring and controlling project performance, organizational learning, monitoring and controlling project performance, and improving organization structure and communication were the top five PMO roles involved in the execution of strategic plans, according to the results. At the same time, the criteria of twelve top metrics were recognized to determine the effectiveness of the PMO department. This study has research implications for the researchers involved in the exploration of the specific benefits of PMO.
ISSN:1932-6203
1932-6203
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0306702