Organizational Project Management (OPM)

Definition

Organizational Project Management (OPM) is a framework integrating portfolio, program, and project management with organizational enablers to achieve strategic objectives. OPM ensures that the right projects are selected, prioritized, and executed in alignment with organizational strategy. The PMO (Project Management Office) typically supports OPM by providing governance standards, methodology, and oversight.

Related concepts

• Value Delivery System
• Governance Domain
• Business Case
• Business Environment Domain

Exam angle

• PM role in selection: project selection decisions are made at portfolio/program level — the PM implements, not selects; wrong answers have PM pushing back on project selection
• PMO functions: PMO can be supportive (guidance), controlling (compliance), or directive (direct management) — context determines which model applies
• Strategic alignment: projects not aligned with organizational strategy should be flagged; this is a Business Environment Domain responsibility

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