The Profit Booster—Project Management Office

Over the past several months there has been a renewed interest by project-based firms to enhance overall project management and accountability. Implementing a Project Management Office (PMO) role, whether in-house or outsourced can help your firm move the needle on project performance and profitability. Join Val Higgins, Managing Director of AEC Advisory Solutions, for this discussion on defining PMO responsibilities, benefits, and if your firm is the perfect candidate for this critical role. In this one-hour live podcast, you will learn: • Role of a PMO • Responsibilities of a PMO • How a PMO can improve profitability • Impact of project accountability on a firm About the Presenter: Val Higgins has assisted with Project and Business Management in the A/E Design Industry for over 25 years. As CFO and Contract Manager for A/E firms Val has led and supported Project Management efforts with specific focus on systems and tools and developing best practices for Project Management. Experience with assisting 100’s of clients in implementing accounting and project management systems has given Val exposure to nuances found within the industry and many of the challenges faces Project Managers. In addition to supporting clients Val has been a PM on 100’s of projects; directing team efforts and managing client expectations. Val’s passion is training Project Management teams to find the most efficient and effective ways of managing their projects and teams with the tools available to them.