7.1. Role of the EPMO in Managing Portfolios, Programs, and Projects

Figure 7-1 shows the organizational structure of an enterprise project management office (EPMO) that is responsible for developing and implementing project business management as a core competency for the enterprise. The EPMO is located at the highest level of the organization, and its manager reports directly to one of the enterprise’s senior executive officers. These officers will have titles such as chief executive officer (CEO), president, or chief operating officer (COO). The EPMO manager should be assigned a title such as “Chief Project Management Officer (CPMO).”

Figure 7-1. Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) Organizational Structure

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