Project Organization Introduction

Before we start the Process Model Introduction, it is necessary to take a brief look at the Project Organization. as these terms are used during the rest of this course.

This is a very simple overview and the diagram shows the four levels of a Project Management Structure (also called “Project Organization”).

The Project Management Team has just three levels. The top level is the Project Board level and the lower level is the Team Manager level. The project team is a temporary structure; it is created for the project and is disbanded once the project is completed.

Corp / Programme Management

Project Manager

Project Board

Project Board

Senior User

Executive

Senior Supplier

Corp / Programme Management

Project Management Team

Four Levels of Management

Project Manager

Team Manager

Team Manager

At the top of the Project Management Structure, you have the Corporate or Programme Management Level. This level is outside the project, so they do not participate in the project and therefore they are not a part of the project team. More and more companies now have PMO's, which stands for Programme Management Office, and can also have other names like Programme Office and Project Office.

The Project Board is responsible for the success of the project and has the necessary authority to take decisions and approve all major plans for the project. They approve the completion of each stage and authorize the start of the next. We refer to this as Directing a Project.