Service Offering
Program Management Office (PMO)
Drive enterprise-wide transformation with PMO leaders who have built and scaled program management capabilities at Fortune 500 companies. Catalant's PMO experts have a rare combination of experience as C-suite operators and leaders at top consulting firms, understanding what it takes to move from strategy to execution at scale. Partner with us to:
APPROACH
Build PMO Excellence Through Proven Methodologies
01
Assess and align
Evaluate existing project operations, governance structures, and organizational capabilities to identify gaps and opportunities. Secure executive sponsorship and define the PMO vision aligned with strategic objectives.
02
Design framework
Develop scalable structures that balance standardization with flexibility. Create customized governance models, processes, and tools tailored to organizational maturity and strategic goals.
03
Optimize portfolios
Create transparent prioritization criteria and decision-making processes. Implement frameworks to optimize resource allocation across initiatives and ensure strategic alignment.
04
Build capabilities
Strengthen team capabilities through training, coaching, and clearly defined roles. Deploy methodologies and tools to achieve consistent excellence in delivery.
05
Drive adoption
Execute change management strategies to embed new ways of working across the organization. Establish performance metrics and continuous improvement mechanisms.
06
Monitor and sustain
Track results against KPIs and refine approaches based on outcomes. Create executive dashboards and governance routines that maintain momentum beyond initial implementation.
WINNING TOGETHER
PMO Use Cases
Problem
A $6B biotech divestiture from a global pharmaceutical company stalled progress across 18 critical HR projects, threatening separation readiness.
Action
Consultants designed and implemented a comprehensive PMO governance model spanning seven workstreams, including talent management, compensation, HR systems, and culture transformation. The team established stage-gate processes, coached project managers, and drove execution through formal project lifecycles.
Results
The PMO oversaw a successful separation and relocation of the headquarters, including:
- 100% of HR projects completed on time
- Smooth payroll transition via TSA
- Successful culture transformation initiated
Global Chemicals Transformation PMO
A global chemicals company executed a complex two-year transformation involving simultaneous acquisition, carve-out, and restructuring. Consultants established a flexible PMO structure that coordinated multiple advisors and workstreams, achieving 70% of targeted synergies in just one year and successfully restructuring the business.
Beverage Brand Innovation PMO
Following an ownership transition, a national beverage company's innovation pipeline stalled due to siloed workflows and unclear accountability. A centralized Innovation PMO unified execution across R&D, supply chain, and marketing, delivering 150 new SKUs and $80M in revenue within one year while accelerating product launches by 30%.
CPG Manufacturer Portfolio Transformation
A Fortune 500 CPG manufacturer struggled with insufficient project prioritization and resource conflicts, leading to stagnant growth. Consultants implemented a modern portfolio management framework providing real-time executive visibility, improving resource utilization by 20% and accelerating decision cycles.
featured experts
Program Management Office (PMO) Consultants
Yvonne G.
Ex-EY Parthenon and FTI Consulting Fortune 500 and PE companies PMO
Strategic, hands-on PMO operator establishing governance frameworks and execution for complex transformations, integrations and carve-outs across life sciences, industrials, and consumer sectors. Proven leader in operating model change, stakeholder management and driving cross-functional teams.
Kevin D.
Ex-Nestlé PMO leader in CPG and enterprise transformation
Led innovation PMO and strategy execution at Nestlé Waters and BlueTriton Brands. PMP-certified with proven track record designing scalable execution systems, aligning capital and innovation efforts, and serving as trusted advisor to Fortune 500 strategy heads for over two decades.
Troy E.
Ex-PwC Prosci and PMI-certified PMO professional
Designed, built, and managed 7 high-visibility PMOs customized to maximize project success across diverse organizational environments. Leverages proven frameworks and governance structures to establish execution discipline and drive measurable transformation outcomes.
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