The HMS IT Project Management Office develops and implements processes to ensure IT programs and projects meet organizational goals and requirements. 

The office partners with business units across Harvard Medical School to provide project management support for IT initiatives and works with HMS governance groups to identify, define, prioritize and execute strategic IT projects.

People

Resources

HMS IT PMO Templates

Project Definition Sizing

Assess the size and potential impact of a new project.

Project Vision

A well-crafted vision statement becomes the common starting point for discussion about more specific activities and outcomes.

Initiative Concept Document

Present your concept or idea in a format that is accessible to senior leadership and potential stakeholders.

Project Planning

Communications Plan

Provides clarity on the type of info to share, how often to share it, and to whom to share it with.

Risk Management Plan

Minimize surprises and prevent problems from occurring or intensifying. 

Large Project Plan

A single, user-friendly "jumping off point" for stakeholders and project leadership.

Affinity Groups

Project Managers' Working Group

Ongoing, informal working group comprised of members of the HMS IT PMO and other project managers from around HMS. 

Harvard University IT PMO

Responsible for improving the effectiveness of project management across Harvard University IT.