Central Washington University Board of Trustees May 17, 2018
Executive Summary - Project Management Office CWU has taken on several high-value, high-profile projects and has formed a Project Management Office (PMO) to standardize project reporting and reduce risk associated with these high-value projects. The president has articulated a goal for the Project Management Office to bring basic project management to all major projects. The PMO created a SharePoint site that readily displays information, including the status, of each project. This PMO was formed in March 2018 with the execution of a contract between CWU and Shoda Enterprises. The statement of work includes defining and implementing project management standards and tools, project management training of key project personnel, and enhanced communications and visibility of project data. Currently the PMO is managing or providing oversight on 12 high-profile projects, totaling a state/university investment in excess of $150 million: 1. Capital Master Plan 2. Data Center Transition 3. Data Warehouse Expansion 4. Health Sciences Phase I 5. Movezilla II 6. New Residence Hall 7. Old Heat Conference Center 8. Reaccreditation 9. Recreation Expansion 10. Samuelson Construction and Renovation 11. Strategic Enrollment Plan 12. Tomlinson Stadium Upgrade The PMO sets a strong foundation for the successful management of strategic projects and initiatives that are in-flight or newly formed. However, future projects will require a sustainable and reliable model that fosters project management excellence throughout the university. This is only achieved when standardized processes, procedures, tools, training and support functions are established, implemented, and continuously improved upon. The PMO is evaluating options, alternatives, and cost models associated with institutionalizing a PMO, both centralized and decentralized. This decision report will be completed by the end of May 2018. Submitted: Approved for submittal:
James. L. Gaudino President
Richard Duffett Interim Vice President of Operations
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