^ [[2.2 About Project Management]] # 2.2.3  The Project Support Office (PSO) A Project Support Office (PSO) is an organisational body (or entity) that provides services, which **support project management**. These can range from providing simple support functions to helping link projects to strategic goals. Not all organisations have a Project Support Office (PSO). A Project Support Office (PSO) can: - offer **administrative support**, assistance and **training** to Project Managers (PMs) and other staff - collect, analyse and report on **project progress** data and information - **assist** with project scheduling, resource planning, coordination and Project Management Information System (PMIS) use - maintain a **central project repository** (of Project Documents, Risks, Lessons Learned) - coordinate **configuration management** and **quality assurance activities** - **monitor adherence to** methodology **guidelines** and other organisational **standards** - **tailor** the project management methodology to new best practices and help project teams implement the updated methodology effectively. ___ Spanish Guide: [[2.2.3 Oficina de Soporte a Proyectos (OSP)]] <-- [[2.2.2 Project Documentation]] --> [[2.2.4 Programme Management]] ___ ![[👉 Quick links]]