Research Article

Prioritizing Multi-Interwoven Factors in the Project Management Office Using Delphi and Fuzzy DEMATEL

Table 2

Differences of the well-known PMO models [32].

Name of the modelMain functions

Reservoir modelParticipation in management and implementation of projects/development of project management methodology

Reservoir-trainer modelParticipation in management and implementation of projects/development of project management methodology/project support/consultation and training

Reservoir-trainer-manager model (EPMO)Development of project management methodology/portfolio management/management of relationships with customers and suppliers/project knowledge management/project governance/determination of organizations and structures of projects/resource management

Hierarchical modelAt the project levelParticipation in the management and implementation of projects/project support
At the department levelParticipation in the management and implementation of projects/project support/project planning and auditing/portfolio management
At the organization level (SPMO)Consultation and training/portfolio management/resource management

Management and support modelManagementConsultation and training/project governance/resource management
SupportParticipation in the management and implementation of projects/development of project management methodology/consultation and training

Model of project, program, and portfolio officesAll functions

EPMO, enterprise project management office; SPMO, strategic project management office.