Dear CIOs with SMEs Running Projects

Dear CIO,

If your IT organization relies on subject matter experts (SMEs) to manage projects alongside their daily responsibilities, you’re not alone. Many companies take this approach, leveraging internal expertise to drive initiatives. However, as you’ve likely experienced, this model can lead to project delays, burnout, and inconsistent execution to name a few of the pitfalls of SMEs running projects.

That’s where PMO as a Service (PMOaaS) comes in—an efficient, scalable solution that complements your SMEs without overburdening them. Here’s why PMOaaS is the smart choice for CIOs like you:

Affordability

Building an internal PMO requires significant investment in salaries, training, and technology. PMOaaS provides experienced project managers and governance frameworks at a fraction of the cost, ensuring your projects run smoothly without draining your budget or sidetracking your experts with a responsibility they aren’t trained in.

Scalability

Your IT initiatives fluctuate—some months are packed with major rollouts, while others require minimal project oversight. PMOaaS scales up or down as needed, so you’re never overstaffed or under-resourced – empowering your SMEs with project management support when demand is high.

Availability

SMEs juggle daily operations and project responsibilities, means deadlines often slip when priorities shift. PMOaaS ensures dedicated project management support that keeps initiatives on track, so your SMEs can focus on their core expertise without project work suffering and missed deadlines and milestones stacking up.

Capability

Your SMEs are experts in their fields, but they are likely not project management professionals. PMOaaS brings structured project management methodologies, risk mitigation, and reporting to the table—giving your teams the support they need to deliver successful outcomes without reinventing the wheel.

A Better Approach to IT Project Delivery

PMOaaS is not about replacing your SMEs—it’s about empowering them. By offloading project management tasks to specialized experts trained in project management, your IT team can stay focused on innovation and strategy, while projects stay on time, on budget, and aligned with business goals.

Are you ready to make project execution easier, more efficient, and cost-effective? PMOaaS could be the game-changer your IT organization needs.
Let’s connect and explore how we can help.

Sincerely,
The PMO Squad
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