PMOLIG Aug 05 -PMO Role in Realizing the Value of Project Management

Topic :The PMO Role in Realizing the Value of Project Management Speaker :A Moderated Panel Discussion

Registration, Network, Lunch11:30 AM Meeting Start Time :12:00 PM (Lunch will be provided) Meeting End Time :1:30 PM Location :Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services

Number of PDU's :1.5 for PMP Certificants

Early Registration: Early registration for this event ends at NOON on August 3, 2009. We accept only cash and checks at the door. If you wish to pay by credit card, please make your reservation during the early registration timeframe

Cost : PMICOC Members: $15 Non-PMICOC Members: $20 Price at Door for PMICOC Members: $20 Price at Door for Non-PMICOC Members: $25

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Panelists

Lora Davenport, Director, Project Management, Fiserv

Lora Davenport, PMP, has participated in the startup and evolution of more than five Project Management Offices during her 29 years in software development and management. Her background includes developing Human Factors and Usability teams in 2 different companies and is a co-author of a book on Cooperative Evaluation Methods. Her current role is Director over the Portfolio, Resource Capacity, Project Management, Business Continuity and Global Sourcing teams for the Chief Technical Officer at Fiserv.

Patrick Hogan, Assistant Deputy Director, Office of Information, Ohio Dept. of Jobs and Family Services

Patrick Hogan, PMP is currently leading the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Information Services Portfolio and Project Management Office. Patrick has over 18 years of progressive leadership experience delivering results throughout his career as an Army Officer, defense and intelligence consultant, and as a senior technology leader within the State of Ohio.

Sarma Tekumulla, AVP - Enterprise PMO and Procurement, Grange Insurance

Sarma Tekumalla has over twenty years experience in technology and project management. He managed local and global teams for start-up technology to large financial firms. He executed technology, process re-engineering, M&A projects to building an enterprise PMO from ground up. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and has his MBA from Fisher School of Business - Ohio State University. He currently manages the enterprise project management office at Grange Insurance.”

Moderator

Paul E. Shaltry, Partner, Catalyst Management Consulting LLC, PMO SIG Member & PMI Standards MAG Member

Paul is 16-year member of PMI, serving in various volunteer roles. He is currently on PMI’s Standards Program Member Advisory Group. In 2006, PMI chose him for the prestigious Distinguished Contribution Award for his work on the first professional standards for Program and Portfolio Management. He is a PMI PMO SIG member. Since 1986, Paul coaches organizations on how to deliver optimal value though projects.

Abstract :

The PMO Role in Realizing the Value of Project Management

Where’s the value of doing all this project management stuff? If you are a PMO leader, executive, or a manager of project managers, you’ll find plenty to consider attending this session. Learn about realizing the value of implementing project management from a panel of three PMO leaders.

PMI research findings released in 2008 concluded unequivocally that implementing project management in organizations delivers value. Given PMOs are usually the frontline champions for establishing PM, our panel members will describe how their PMOs identify, develop, realize, and communicate PM value in their organizations. We’ll discuss the all-important ‘fit’ of PM activities to the organization, as well as what happens when the value may wane and what it means to the sustainability of the PMO. We’ll explore the types of value that PM creates, and how PMO stakeholders perceive that value.

A brief 5-minute overview of the major findings of PMI’s Researching the Value of Project Management - 2008 will precede the panel discussion. Audience questions and answers will follow the panel discussion.