SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2025LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW 8 OPINIONIN MYThe Project Management Office (PMO) stands as a critical pillar within any organization striving for consistent and successful project delivery. Often envisioned as the guardian of best practices and the enforcer of standardized processes, the PMO plays a vital role in ensuring projects align with strategic goals, mitigate risks effectively, and ultimately deliver value. However, the reality on the ground often presents a complex and sometimes conflicting landscape, particularly when navigating the tension between company-mandated processes and project managers who are laser-focused on delivering their individual projects.One of the most significant challenges the PMO faces lies in this very dichotomy. On one side, the organization establishes processes, methodologies, and reporting requirements through the PMO to ensure consistency, transparency, and control across all projects. These processes are designed to minimize failures, optimize resource allocation, and provide a holistic view of the project portfolio for executive decision-making. Think of it as the PMO providing the standardized recipe for project success, ensuring that regardless of the chef (Project Manager), the fundamental ingredients and cooking methods remain consistent.By Andre Pavei, Global IT COE CL PMO, Americas, CEVA LogisticsTHE PMO TIGHTROPE WALK: BALANCING PROCESS ADHERENCE AND PROJECT DELIVERYAndre Pavei
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