The case: When we first entered the Client’s headquarters — one of the most dynamic international players in the Insurance sector — the atmosphere was filled with anticipation. The company had just launched an ambitious Transformation Program, an investment of over 50 million euros aimed at redesigning processes, systems, and internal culture. At the heart of it all was the implementation of the new SAP ERP, a profound change impacting every business function.

The General Manager, together with the IT Director and Business Leaders, had a clear need: they required support from a strong, competent PMO capable of governing complexity, suppliers, budget, and timelines. They needed someone who could bring not only methodology, but also clarity, presence, and the ability to guide people through change.

PMProgetti’s intervention: We supported the Client’s Program Manager with two senior, highly experienced Program Managers — not to replace him, but to build together a solid, credible PMO recognized across the organization. The overall Program PMO included 10 people, a mix of experienced Project Managers and younger professionals.

We observed dynamics, gathered needs, and understood concerns and expectations. Because a PMO is not just a set of processes: it is a point of reference, a place of clarity, a pillar of trust.

Then we began to build:

• Business Case: defining the business case and the key indicators for program benefits.
• PMO Structure: roles, responsibilities, decision-making flows, governance.
• PMI Methodologies adapted to the real context, not imposed from above.
• Planning, monitoring, and communication tools that were clear, shared, and sustainable.
• Supplier coordination and monitoring of SAP and non-SAP projects.
• Continuous support to the Program Manager and Project Managers, becoming a true “control room” for the program.

Our work was not only technical. It was about supporting people, providing confidence, and turning complexity into direction.

Two years of growth - and a result we are proud of. We supported the Program for two years, guiding the organization through two crucial phases of the transformation. During this period, we trained internal resources step by step, ensuring that the PMO became an asset of the company - not of the consultants.

And the most rewarding moment came at the end: the third phase of the Program was managed entirely by the internal PMO, independently. The PMO was taking responsibility for all corporate projects.

For us, this was the strongest sign that the work had been done well. We had not only supported a complex Program — we had left the organization stronger than we found it.

Why this experience matters: Because it shows that a PMO is not a cost, nor a formality. It is a value accelerator.
It is what enables a company to truly transform without losing control, energy, or vision. And when a client is able to walk on their own, it means we have delivered exactly what we promise: building capabilities, not dependencies.

The case: The Cruise Business is experiencing a deeply transformation, business and competition grow and that requires new strategies, activation of new initiatives and capabilities to manage and optimize the right portfolio in order to achieve business value. For these reasons our customer, leader in this sector, wanted to start a PMO. We were requested to prepare a Business Case for the start-up and development of their PMO.

The case: The customer is a company that won a contract for the construction of many high-speed trains in the next 10 years. The project involved three production factories, with offices in Italy, Germany and UK. The Project Manager has requested a qualified support for the activities of Initiating, Planning and Control the project, in accordance with internationally recognized project management standards.

The case: The customer is a large insurance company that has launched a program to improve efficiency in the area of ​​claims management. The program includes several projects and activities, including the implementation of the new information system for the management of claims, the implementation of the CARD regulation, the reorganization of the agencies, the procurement of new hardware. 12 teams were involved in this program. It was necessary to organize a Program Management Office to support the Program Manager in the coordination of the various project groups.

The project: We focused in the start-up and management of a Program Management Office, by supporting directly the Program Manager. At the beginning we defined the processes and procedures for starting, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing projects, as well as the processes and procedures for project coordination. Then we defined the communication and reporting system towards the Program Manager and the Steering Committee. Finally, we provided the tools, templates to be used in the project order to ensure consistency in the method of work and the information content. The program involved more than 50 people for a period of 14 months.

The case: When we were called by one of the leading Italian companies in the Telecommunications sector, the situation was clear: the Group was undergoing a phase of profound transformation. New efficiency goals, processes to rethink, legacy systems to replace, and an entire organization to accompany toward a new way of working.

A complex, ambitious program with high strategic visibility.
The challenge: transforming processes, people, and technology enterprise wide. The company had launched a Change Management initiative combined with the implementation of a new ERP system to integrate functions, streamline activities, and support the new organizational structure.

The Program Manager needed an experienced partner capable of bringing method, vision, and concrete tools to govern such an articulated initiative. They needed to build a solid Program Management Office.

PMProgetti’s intervention: From the very beginning, we worked side by side with the Program Director and the Program Manager to build the PMO and shape the entire governance system of the program. A PMO of 10 professionals, all experts in project management.

We contributed to:

• defining the methodological approach required by the Parent Company, based on PMI program and project management guidelines integrated with IIBA business analysis practices
• structuring the Program Management Office by developing a business case demonstrating its value and defining performance KPIs
• setting up the main program management plans, including a Program Masterplan integrated with the individual project plans

In parallel, we launched a continuous coaching and training path for the Project Managers of the individual projects (10 project streams). Through dedicated workshops, we supported them in building the program and project WBS, defining responsibilities (OBS, RBS), planning activities, and monitoring progress. Requirements gathering and management proved to be crucial for the success of the program.

Technology and methodology at the service of governance: To ensure effective and transparent management, we implemented Primavera Enterprise as the central Program Management tool. This enabled the organization to:

• align project plans
• constantly monitor milestones and deadlines
• generate clear and shared performance indicators
• promptly activate preventive and corrective actions.

Our focus was especially on medium- and short-term planning, where precision, coordination, and the ability to anticipate risks make the difference.

The result: a methodology that becomes corporate heritage. The greatest value of our intervention was not only steering the program in the right direction, but leaving the company with a replicable management model. The methodology developed together is now used in other programs and projects across the Group, becoming a true accelerator of efficiency and organizational coherence.

The case: When the Library of one of Italy’s most prestigious universities contacted us, the request was clear: they needed a new way to manage their projects. Not just a set of tools, but a true point of reference capable of bringing order, method, and support to initiatives that were growing in both number and complexity.

The context was typical of academic organizations: strong technical expertise, a deep sense of service, but limited familiarity with structured Project Management practices. The risk? Projects moving slowly, scattered information, unclear responsibilities, and demotivated Project Managers.

It was time to build a PMO that could give structure to projects and provide dignity and visibility to Project Managers.

PMProgetti’s intervention: We supported the client with a Senior Project Manager certified PMI-PMOCP and SPS (Scrum.org), who designed and implemented the PMO starting from a fundamental principle: the methodology must adapt to the organization, not the other way around. We applied methodological guidelines from PMI standards and Agile frameworks for scaling Scrum at the enterprise level.

Together, we:

• defined roles and responsibilities within the projects
• built a lightweight, practical Project Management methodology strongly inspired by Agile approaches
• introduced simple, easy-to-use tools: a document management system to centralize information, an agile planning tool to manage backlog, priorities, and progress

The goal was not to create bureaucracy, but to make projects clearer, faster, and more collaborative. Not "paperwork" but "results".

Growing people, the true heart of the project. A PMO is not just processes and tools. It is, above all, skills. For this reason, we worked side by side with the Library’s Project Leaders, guiding them through a continuous development journey.

Through workshops, hands-on coaching, and structured discussions, we helped them:

• plan more effectively
• manage priorities and dependencies
• monitor progress
• communicate better with stakeholders and teams
• collaborate with each other, creating a true community of Project Managers.

The impact was immediate: greater awareness, more autonomy, and a much smoother project delivery process.

A pilot that becomes a model. The PMO began as a pilot on an initial group of initiatives.
But the results spoke for themselves: more order, more transparency, and a stronger ability to complete projects successfully.

For this reason, the university decided to extend the model to all Library initiatives, transforming the PMO into a genuine enabler of internal innovation.