Synopsis:

Join us on September 26 as we explore the concept of a "phantom PMO" and its impact on technology projects at the City of Greater Sudbury. Listen to our experts defining what the term "phantom PMO" refers to and how this approach was adopted to support the City of Greater Sudbury services and align with the city’s strategic plan. We will delve into the differences between formal project management practices and the more fluid methods employed in the organization, highlighting both the benefits and challenges of our approach.

The discussion will feature insights from the head of IT at the City of Greater Sudbury, who has driven significant technological advancements over the past five years. We will also hear from Melanie Dussiaume, an accomplished project manager who has been instrumental in the success of our projects.
By the end of this virtual event, attendees will have a deeper understanding of the phantom PMO concept, its practical application, and its impact on project success in a municipal context.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding the Motivation for a PMO:
  • Define the concept of a phantom PMO and explain its relevance in a municipal setting.
  • Discuss the motivations behind establishing a PMO and the reasons for adopting a phantom PMO approach.
    
    
• Exploring Practices and Tools:
  • Review the procedures, practices, and tools used to support the phantom PMO.
  • Compare the phantom PMO with a traditional PMO, highlighting key differences and similarities.
    
    
• Analyzing Project Outcomes:
  • Examine the overall outcomes of technology projects over the past five years.
  • Highlight specific successful projects and assess how well they adhered to the phantom PMO framework.
  • Share lessons learned from these projects to provide practical insights for future initiatives.

PDUs:

1.0 (Business Acumen)

Agenda:

6:30 PM - Welcome and Opening
6:35 PM - Presentation
7:35 PM - Q&A
7:55 PM - Closing Remarks & Prize Draw
8:00 PM - Conclude

Registration Deadline:

Registration closes on Thursday, September 26 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

Fees:

(Subject to HST)

PMI Toronto Members (login prior to registering): $5.00

Non-Members and Guests: $20.00

Presenters:

Melanie Dussiaume:

Melanie Dussiaume is a Project Manager in the IT Division at the City of Greater Sudbury. She has a background in Software Development and has been exposed to several styles and methods of project management. Obtaining her PMP in July of 2021, she has been working alongside Peter for the past 5 years contributing, developing, and enhancing the ideation process and project management standards at the city. She has had various roles within the IT department such as Senior Programmer Analyst, Business Systems Analyst and Project Manager. 

Melanie is an advocate for change and process improvement. Outside of work Melanie enjoys refereeing Volleyball, both indoor and beach, and enjoys spending time at the trailer with her family.

Peter Taylor:

As the Director of Information Technology (IT) at the City of Greater Sudbury Peter oversees and supports the delivery of technology projects and services. This includes working with senior managers and peers to prioritize the projects and services needed to achieve the City’s strategies. This also includes supporting IT managers, project managers, technical professionals and business unit experts to successfully execute on these priorities.  

At the City, Peter’s work has focused on delivering on the City’s IT Strategic vision of “Great service experiences powered by technology and data, available anywhere, anytime”. 

As far as experience and training, Peter has been a senior manager in Information Technology (IT) for over fifteen years. He has applied technology solutions, both in government and corporate organizations.  In that time, Peter has led two actual Project Management Offices (PMOs) and one virtual PMO.