Presentation Description:

This highly interactive session is focused on exploring some of the common PMO trends, challenges, and risks in an open forum. Whether due to changing business strategies, external pressures, or normal operations, the PMO function needs to continuously adapt and improve itself. Jason draws on his experience with full-scale process re-engineering and system implementation programs. He also walks through a recent case study where agile management methodologies were utilized to help drive PMO improvements. Come prepared to share your perspectives, questions, and experiences!

Key discussion topics and takeaways will include:

- Changing Roles and Objectives for the PMO
- PMO Leading Practices
- Desired Benefits of the PMO
- Common PMO Challenges and Risks
- Using Agile to Drive PMO Improvement (Case Study)


About the Speakers 

Jason Brucker, Director, Protivity Global Leadership Team, PMP, ITPRC, CISA, CGEIT, CSM

Jason Brucker directs global leadership teams for IT program and portfolio management, IT governance, and IT operations improvement solutions.  He is a certified PMP and also possesses certifications in IT governance, IT service management, and IT audit. He has over twelve years of experience in information technology, project management, and risk consulting spanning a variety of solutions and industries. His experience includes a broad range of projects, from short-term audits and assessments, to full-scale process re-engineering and system implementation programs. Jason is a graduate of the Colorado School of Mines.

Career Management Seminars are an excellent opportunity for members and non-members to network with peers and stay on top of our ever-changing Silicon Valley career environment and the skills needed to survive. The event is a combination of networking, career environment scanning, and a topical presentation on a career management related subject. For Project Management Professionals (PMP) the event offers educational credit toward maintaining your certification credential.

Meeting Leaders:  Olga Vilenski, PMP  and Kuntal Thakore, PMP, CSM   Contact Meeting Leaders

PDU Info:  2.0 - Category A  PDU claiming instructions

Program Agenda:

Food:  Complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, popular Samosas/Chutney

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