IT Project Management Office (IT PMO)

 
Process of the IT PMO Project Process. Read the full details in the knowledge base article, IT Project Management: Process Management

About IT Projects

 

What is a project?

A project is an activity or operation with a distinct beginning and end and clearly defined scope, resources, plan, and goals to create a unique product, service, or result. A project will have a project manager who oversees the project's success and resource allocation.

What is an IT PMO project?

An Information Technology Project Management Office (IT PMO) project is a project that will include:

  • an IT component, such as hardware or software
  • using the university infrastructure and their supporting staff
  • meets at least three of the defining criteria (see below)
  • NOTE: A hardware or software purchase alone would not constitute a project.

>> Continue reading, What is a Project? 

Who can submit a project request?

Project requests can be submitted by any University of Arkansas staff or faculty that require project assistance or technical resources from UITS.

Project Criteria (3 minimum)

Project requests must meet at least three criteria from the IT PMO project criteria list.

>> Continue reading, Project criteria

If the criteria is unmet, an IT PMO Consultation is an alternative service offered.

Consultation Requests

 

For projects not managed by the IT Project Management Office (PMO), the IT PMO can offer:

  • Project management guidance
  • Tools
  • Mentoring
  • Resources
  • and other project management-related support

Project Prerequisites

 

Required prerequisites for all project requests:

  • Project Sponsor approval
Required prerequisites for project requests that include an IT purchase:
  • VPAT review
  • HECVAT review
  • Legal review 

Submit a Project Request

 
  1. Confirm your project meets 3 minimum IT PMO project criteria
  2. Read How to submit a project request
    • NOTE: Use the IT PMO project request form for all IT PMO project requests.
  3. Submissions will be reviewed by the IT PMO team. A member of the team will contact the Requestor to discuss project details.
  4. Go to Track My Projects below, for all updates on your project requests and your current projects.

Resources

 

Access project management resources and consider joining our Community of Practice (soon to come).

Our Process

 
  1. Step 1: Initiate
  2. Step 2: Plan
  3. Step 3: Execute / Monitor / Control
  4. Step 4: Close

Contact Information

About IT PMO


The IT Project Management Office (IT PMO) is your dedicated partner in driving successful projects across the university. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects that align with the university's strategic goals.

Vision Statement

Establish excellence in project management practices to foster the success of projects campus wide. While serving the University of Arkansas’ IT project management needs.
 

Mission Statement

To serve the University of Arkansas Fayetteville community by establishing and implementing project management best practices and standards in a way that enables every community member with solutions that ensure the identification, prioritization, and successful delivery of IT projects that support the University’s mission and strategic goals.