^ [[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.
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Spanish Guide: [[2.2.3 Oficina de Soporte a Proyectos (OSP)]]
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