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. 2024 Jul 18;19(7):e0306702. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0306702

Table 1. A comparison of PMO roles.

Roles Dai and Wells [29] Hobbs and Aubry [21] José, et al. [30] Philbin [31]
Strategic Management ----- Participant in PM strategy ----- -----
Control and Monitoring Offering project management support Controlling/monitoring project performance Monitoring and controlling project performance Report project status to upper management and provide advice
Methodology/Competency Developing/maintaining PM standards; offering consultancy; delivery of training Developing and promoting PM competencies & methodologies Develop or select a methodology for project management processes and methods; Implement and operate an enterprise project information system Develop or select a methodology for project management processes and methods; Implement and operate an enterprise project information system
Multi projects Offering project HR and staffing Ability to manage and control multi-projects   Manage one or more projects or programs
Organisational Learning Supporting project documentation and archives Developing organisational learning and culture Conduct post-project reviews Implement and manage a risk database