Introducing our Programme Management Office(PMO) Guide, our latest document, created as Part of the Local Government Association’s Sector Support Improvement programme funded by UK Government.
This free PMO guide is for local authorities interested in establishing a PMO or review their project management arrangements. The guide highlights key considerations and lessons learned as guidance to local authorities who are looking to establish a PMO or review their current project management arrangements view via PDF or website.
Included is a Project Threshold Tool to support in assessing the scale of the project in terms of finance, risk and complexity. This is aimed at helping to evaluate the level of management, assurance and support needed for a project.
Many thanks to contributing authorities of South Cambridgeshire District Council, Watford Borough Council, Walsall Council and City of Wolverhampton Council with particular thanks to Sandwell Council for their time to shape the research into delivery.
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