In this edition:
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Issue Focus – Project Portfolio Management
>> Project Portfolio Management: More Crucial than Ever
>> Make the Commitment to PPM
>> PMI Now Accepting PMO of the Year Award Nominations
>> A New Frontier in Project Management
>> Career Opportunities

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Project Portfolio Management: More Crucial than Ever

State of PPM 2013New research from PM Solutions shows the dramatic growth in PPM: nearly 90% of companies report either having PPM processes in place, or planning to implement them within the year. Download the report here, and be sure to view our on-demand webinar that provides added color commentary on key findings such as:

  • The PMO is increasingly the organizational home for PPM
  • As firms improve capability in PPM, they see a corresponding leap in ROI
  • Resource management issues are a key pain point, even for more capable PPM practices.

This white paper from Oracle describes the challenges that enterprises face in properly managing projects – the driver of 25% of the GDP of developed nations.

The UK-based Chartered Institute of Management Accountants promotes PPM as a tool for “turbulent times” in this research summary, which uses case studies to identify six key practices for today’s PPM.

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Make the Commitment to PPM

For nearly 20 years, PM Solutions has been helping clients drive business value through improved PPM capability. Our highly experienced consultants have the knowledge and skills required to help organizations get the “real” big-picture view of project activity. Armed with our five-level portfolio reporting model, we customize our services to help organizations successfully manage their unique business demands. Click here to learn more about PM Solutions’ PPM services, including:

  • Assessments
  • Process improvement
  • PPM training
  • Resource management
  • Portfolio reporting & analysis
  • Organizational change management

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PMI Now Accepting PMO of the Year Award Nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 PMO of the Year Award. The deadline for submissions is June 1, 2013.

PMI LogoThe award salutes a Project Management Office that has demonstrated excellence and innovation in developing and maturing an organizational structure to support the effective management of projects. It is a showcase for PMOs that have demonstrated vision and business acumen in implementing new ideas, methods, or processes that led to measurable improvements in project management realizing business benefits for their organizations.

As mentioned in previous communications, we are very excited that PM Solutions and the Project Management Institute (PMI) have come to an agreement to transfer the PMO of the Year Award program to PMI for the 2013 Award and beyond.

The award will be presented at the 2013 PMO Symposium and co-presented by PM Solutions.

How to Apply and More Information

Get regular updates and news on the award program by joining the PMO of the Year LinkedIn Group.

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A New Frontier in Project Management

While once a narrow, technical focus was expected of project managers, this new organizational climate demands a broader, more business-driven focus. PM College’s Business-Driven Project Manager curriculum fully supports the expanded role of the project manager with advanced training that focuses on aligning projects with tangible business impact. Courses include:

State of PPM 2013

Download the Business-Savvy Project Manager white paper

View the on-demand webinar

 

 

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Career Opportunities

Below is a list of current job opportunities available with PM Solutions. Click on the title to view more details and learn how to apply.

Bookmark our Careers Page and check our active listings regularly. Better yet, if you want to be routinely considered for project-based assignments as they arise, submit your resume via our website so we have it on file to match against our evolving needs.

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Latest News

New Research on Project Portfolio Management Shows That Capability Leads to Value

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Business-Driven Training Curriculum Prepares Project Managers for a New Frontier in Project Management

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PMO of the Year Award Program Transferred to PMI for the 2013 Award and Beyond

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New On-Demand Webinar

The State of PPM 2013:
A Deeper Look at a Phenomenon that is Changing the Way Organizations are Managed

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Upcoming Industry Events

Gartner PPM & IT Governance Summit
May 20-22
National Harbor, MD
Booth #106

Don’t miss the case study presentation “Delivering Corporate Value with a World-Class EPMO,” highlighting the best practices of PMO of the Year Award honoree, Catholic Health Initiatives.

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PMI Seminars

The Evolving PMO (4 days)
Presenter: J. Kent Crawford

June 24-27
Orlando, FL

July 22-25
Philadelphia, PA

December 2-5
San Francisco, CA

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Managing Project Outcomes for Business Impact (2 days)
Presenter: Debbie Bigelow Crawford

June 26-27
Orlando, FL

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