Frequently Asked

PMO stands for Project Management Office. Most people hear that and picture bureaucracy, red tape, and six-month implementations. It doesn't have to be.

In practice it's simply the answer to: "How do we manage all these projects without losing our sanity?"

Dashboards that show what's happening across every initiative. Governance that keeps priorities straight. Processes that don't require someone to chase down status updates every Friday.

If your organization is managing 10+ projects across spreadsheets, Slack threads, and hope — you don't have a PMO yet. That's where I come in.

A PMO Manager costs $120K-180K/year, takes 6 months to build systems that live in their head, and leaves when they leave (knowledge goes with them). I build infrastructure in 3-6 weeks for $35K-100K one-time. Your team owns everything when I'm done. No ongoing fees, no vendor lock-in, no dependencies.

Dashboards in your PM tool (Smartsheet, Monday, Asana), governance templates (intake forms, approval workflows, escalation paths), process playbooks, training materials, and project templates. Everything lives in your systems. No proprietary platforms and no subscription fees. When the engagement ends, you have 100% ownership.

I work across industries, with expertise in regulated environments — financial services, healthcare, and government. My frameworks are adaptable: whether you're managing compliance projects or operational initiatives, I build systems that fit your reality. If you're under regulatory oversight (NCUA, HIPAA, Joint Commission), I've built audit-ready infrastructure before.

Both. Most engagements are fully remote with stakeholder interviews, training sessions, and check-ins via Zoom.

For Systems Builder engagements, I recommend one on-site week during kickoff (Weeks 1-2) for stakeholder interviews and team alignment. Travel costs are billed separately at cost (flights, hotel, ground transport).

If you prefer fully remote, we'll adjust the kickoff process accordingly.

If you're managing 10+ active projects and leadership can't answer "What's at risk?" in under 2 minutes — you're ready.

You don't need perfect processes or the right tool already in place. I assess your current state in Week 1 and build around what you have.

Take the free PMO Readiness Assessment to see your score and get a personalized recommendation.

Yes. Most organizations I work with aren't starting from scratch, they have active projects, existing tools, and vendors already engaged.

I build around your current reality: migrating active projects, integrating with existing vendors, and adding governance without disrupting what's already working.

No clean slate required.

Yes. Regulated environments under deadline pressure are where I do my best work.

I build compliance documentation, audit trails, and governance frameworks that demonstrate control and readiness to examiners. I've built these systems under real regulatory pressure with non-negotiable deadlines.

Tell me your timeline on the discovery call and I'll tell you exactly what's achievable.

No. I work with Smartsheet, Monday.com, Asana, ClickUp, Jira, or whatever you already have. If you don't have PM software yet, I'll recommend one based on your team size and budget, and all engagements include setup and configuration.

PMO Quickstart: 3 weeks. Knowledge Sprint: 3 weeks. Systems Builder: 6 weeks. Most clients are operational within 45 days of our first discovery call.

You run it. I'm gone and you own everything. No ongoing fees, no required maintenance contracts. If you need tweaks or training for new hires later, you can book me for additional support.

Yes — M&A integration is one of the highest-impact opportunities for PMO infrastructure. When two organizations merge, you suddenly have two teams, two tools, two processes, and twice the projects with half the visibility.

I build integration PMO systems fast: unified governance, combined project portfolios, compliance documentation for regulatory approval, and training for newly combined teams.

If you're in an acquisition window, timeline matters. Reach out directly, I prioritize time-sensitive situations.

Yes. Standard structure: 50% upfront to start, 50% on final delivery.

For Systems Builder ($80K+), I can split into 3 payments if upfront budget is a constraint. Specific terms are discussed during the discovery call based on your budget cycle and internal approval process.

Organizations going through mergers, acquisitions, or major transformations often have different budget structures — mention this on the discovery call and we'll find an approach that works.

After the included 30-day support period, ongoing advisory support is available at $3K/month. This includes monthly check-ins, ad-hoc questions, and guidance on new initiatives as your PMO matures.

Most clients don't need it, the systems I build are designed to run without me, but the option is there if you want it.