Abstract Organizational Project Management (OPM) is the alignment of an organization’s projects to its strategic goals. To support an initial implementation of and subsequent improvements to OPM, a standard called the Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3 ®) was developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI ®). Specifically, this standard defines a methodology for implementing and improving OPM. It comprises a five-step iterative cycle that emphasizes assessment and continuous improvement. In the broadest sense, OPM3 ® is a maturity model. However, it is different from many other maturity models (such as the Capabilities Maturity Model - CMM) in that it defines a continuum of maturity as opposed to discrete maturity levels. Model implementation can be facilitated through the use of the OPM3 ® tool developed by the PMI.

Play Gmod Game Free No Download. The web-based tool consists of three embedded directories that analyze the domains of project management (project, program, and portfolio) for existence of industry recognized best practices and the level of implementation of the practices, both within the individual domains and among the domains to determine current level of maturity. The tool also provides guidance for improvement selection. Successful implementation of an OPM3 ® program requires explicit buy-in by senior management, as they determine strategy and must provide insights into the objectives of the organization.