The Project Management Office leads and collaborates on university initiatives with a technology component, spanning from enterprise software implementations to new and enhanced audiovisual installations. Using standardized methodologies, governance frameworks, and transparent reporting, the PMO ensures projects align with institutional priorities and are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The team collaborates with academic and administrative units to define goals, manage risks, and coordinate stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Value to Students, Faculty, and Staff

Students benefit from improved digital learning environments, modern classroom technology, and enhanced access to university systems. Faculty gain reliable audiovisual solutions, research-supporting platforms, and well-planned technology improvements that strengthen teaching and collaboration. Staff receive structured project guidance, streamlined processes, and consistent communication that improve operational efficiency and technology adoption across the university.

Portfolio

Project and Portfolio Management provides strategic alignment, ensures support of project selection, improves deployment, and drives business value. To learn more, view the IT Project Portfolio Snapshot of Key Projects.

Strategy & Leadership

• Mission, Vision, and Values
• University strategic alignment of project initiatives
• Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Scope and balance of the portfolio

University Culture

• Align with university objectives and goals
• Standardization and consistency
• Effective communication
• Collaboration with university stakeholders

Supporting Business Units

• Central IT PMO
• Support from Business Units
  (Registrar, Human Resources, Finance, etc.)

Governance of Process

• Process and procedures
• Decision making and delegation
• Integration

Reporting

• Portfolio and project metrics
• Resource utilization
• Success metrics

Processes & Tools

• Process framework
• Portfolio Management framework
• Planning review and cycle
• Supporting tools