Key Benefits of a Modern Program Management Office
T Exponents’ Approach to Creating a Program Management Office
April 2025
White Paper Overview
The purpose of this white paper is to discuss the benefits of a modern program management office (PMO) and T Exponents’ approach to establishing a PMO.
Key Benefits of Establishing a PMO
Increased strategic alignment (between business and program)
Enhanced stakeholder communication
Improved cost and budget management (forecast versus actuals)
Better organizational performance
Higher likelihood of success of program or project
Improved probability of on-time program delivery.
According to the International Association of Project Managers, 44% of projects fail due to a lack of alignment between business and project objectives. By establishing a Program Management Office, there is increased strategic alignment between the program and business objectives.
Program Management as a Core Capability
T Exponents considers Program Management one of its core capabilities and the foundation for ensuring the successful delivery of a large program or strategic initiative.
T Exponents Core Capabilities
T Exponents PMO Framework
Although the definition of a Program Management Office differs from company to company, T Exponents uses the following definition:
A PMO is a group or department within a business, government agency, or enterprise that defines and maintains standards for project management within the organization. The PMO strives to standardize and introduce economies of repetition in the execution of projects.
The following are the key disciplines T Exponents includes as part of its Program Management framework. Each discipline is described in its own section below.
