PMO Support

Johnston McLamb provides unrivaled program management expertise. Many consulting firms offer this service, but we have delivered precision project and program management for many years. Our track record in delivery and excellence speaks for itself. We can support you, whether you're looking to set up a new Program Management Office, restructure your existing PMO or just need additional support in your PMO.

Engaging us for PMO support increases the probability of project success. Many Program Managers are overburdened and unable to concentrate on important activities, such as managing scope and fostering communications. But our dedicated PMO support will expertly manage these and other high-priority activities.

What Is It

There are many definitions of a Program or Project Management Office (PMO). One definition is a group of people responsible for defining standards, processes and templates to be used when completing projects. Another is a group of Program or Project Managers responsible for managing all the projects within an organization. The correct tools and processes are required for success. But understanding how and when to use these tools is a much more specialized task.
About PMO Support

Project Management is more than just creating a schedule and checking off completed tasks.

  • A successful Project Manager possesses a fine balance of skill sets. These include subject matter expertise, understanding of the project environment, general management knowledge and skills, communication and organization skills, and strong interpersonal capabilities.
  • For Project Managers without direct authority over many of the team members, the ability to motivate and lead without defined authority is a critical skill.
  • Our approach is to foster a team environment. We ensure that each member has a clear understanding of roles, responsibilities, and clearly defined project objectives. This allows the team to work in concert with each other towards a common goal.
Our Approach

Our Project Management consultants apply Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) strategies to ensure our customers' success:

  • We combine our proven PM methodologies, technical experience and expertise with our ability to learn and understand your culture. This means we structure and lead projects to successful completion.
  • You're challenged to implement complex technology solutions quickly and efficiently. Employ Johnston McLamb's technical project management experts to oversee these implementations, and minimize risks inherent in IT projects.
  • If a project is derailed, it‘s usually due to insufficient communication, improperly defined expectations, or scope creep. Our ability to bridge the gap between business customer and technology solutions teams is the key to our success.
  • Understanding the business need and the technological challenges of meeting that need allows us to mediate between business, IT delivery, and third party vendor teams.
  • Communicating, documenting and negotiating scope, time and cost throughout the implementation ensures expectations are correctly established and successfully met.