Project management office (PMO) has a strong supply-side role in ensuring all projects are delivered successfully, but this requires involvement in decisions about whether the investment is likely to succeed. It therefore provides advice to the governance group on business cases, risks and project performance. It also has a policing or regulatory role in ensuring projects and programmes conform to agreed standards and best practices. It should have staff who are business matter experts (BMEs) as well as SMEs. The use of the PMO services by project managers is mandated. In addition to the services provided by a.
