The IT Programme Management Office (PMO) is a component of an emerging approach for corporate-funded IT developments at the University. The PMO team will bring greater coherence and rigour to the planning, management and control of IT projects in all parts of the institution. The team exercises leadership in the establishment of this new formalised approach on behalf of the Director of IS, and drives the adoption of new standards in IT project management across the University.

Key activities of the team will include:

a) Supporting staff learning how to:

• Undertake project management
• Be effective Project Board, or Project Team members
• Help newly recruited project managers to understand how to deliver projects successfully in the university environment
• Explain the framework and how to use the guides and documents
• Support project managers in starting their projects
• Provide mentoring support and guidance
• Promote  good practice through the Project Managers’ Network 

b) and in its programme management role the PMO :

• Supports the IT Programme Board in assessing projects for approval 
• Supports the IT Programme Board  in monitoring projects progress
• Carries out interventions arising from monitoring

c) and resource permitting, manage projects directly