Training and Education; The Project Office

Introduction Alcatel-Lucent has sought to increase PM maturity by establishing and deploying an integrated PM Development Framework including a dedicated career path where job descriptions are interlocked with a resource and skills management system connected directly to development options such as dedicated PM courseware. The company has also provided its PMs with a sophisticated Delivery Framework to help them implement and govern projects, measure and manage risk and manage project financials. These frameworks provide the fundamental platform for achieving PM maturity. In particular, one focus group of PMPs has taken on a dynamic role to support soon-to-be PMPs and existing PMPs to facilitate the credentialing of PMs and to help existing PMPs not only to retain their PMP but to do so in a highly productive manner for their peers.