IT Project Management

Project Management Office: Functions and Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the Project Management Office to support the management of major IT projects.
Create a foundation for consistent IT project success throughout the division, thereby reducing project cycle times and costs.
Develop a strong, pervasive Project Management discipline within the organization’s project teams.
Guide selected IT projects to a successful conclusion via project management, monitoring and/or mentoring.
Maintain project charters, status, and supporting documentation for IT projects.
Support the development, tracking, and reporting of Balanced Scorecard metrics within the division.
Apply project portfolio management (PPM) methodologies to facilitate the selection of IT projects which best support strategic objectives and best utilize available resources.
Develop and implement change management strategies which communicate and facilitate technological advances in the school district
Serve as a center-of-excellence, providing project management consultation and training.
Promote timely and accurate communication and knowledge transfer between IT and organizational stakeholders.