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Project, programme and portfolio management (PMO)

Are you navigating a complex transformation? Do you need clearer visibility into what’s being delivered and what impact does it have? Or do you need experienced Project Managers or PMO specialists to help you execute your strategic objectives? 

We support organisations through transformations, helping them maximise value and improve ways of working through effective project, programme, and portfolio management. 

We provide end-to-end support – from needs analysis and solution design to implementation and ongoing improvement. Together with our clients, we deliver initiatives that drive measurable results and build sustainable competitive advantage. 

Drawing on experience from a wide range of engagements, we help address common delivery challenges such as limited transparency, schedule slippage, and budget overruns. 

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Select the collaboration model that aligns most effectively with your organisation’s requirements

PPM/PM/PMO Consulting – building foundations for sustainable change

We provide comprehensive consulting services covering current-state assessment, solution design and implementation, project management capability enhancement, process optimisation, and strategic support to ensure alignment with organisational business objectives.

PM/PMO Professional & Managed Services – operational support for projects, programmes and portfolios

We provide experienced Project Managers, Programme Managers and full PMO teams who support portfolio, programme and project delivery in line with best practices, established standards, KPIs and organisational strategy. 

Raising project, programme and portfolio management maturity 

Assessment of current practices and implementation of tailored approaches based on leading market standards. 

Optimisation of processes and resource utilisation 

Design of streamlined workflows and effective resource management to increase efficiency and reduce waste. 

Proven approach to schedule and budget control  

Support in building a governance structure that ensures predictability and control over timelines and costs. 

PMO design and implementation

Establishing and optimising project, programme and portfolio management offices aligned with organisational strategy. 

Definition of roles, responsibilities and decision-making models

Designing organisational structures that enable effective decision-making and project execution. 

Standardisation of tools, methods and templates

Implementation of organisation-tailored tools that unify ways of working and improve the quality of delivery. 

Alignment of the project portfolio with business strategy 

Ensuring that initiatives directly support long-term organisational objectives. 

Project and investment prioritisation

Introducing mechanisms to assess initiative value and select those with the greatest impact. 

Risk, performance, and benefits management 

Providing tools and expertise to monitor progress, manage risks and measure business outcomes. 

Carefully selected expert teams 

We provide experienced projects and PMO specialists ready to operate immediately. 

Rapid mobilisation 

Predefined operational structures and project roles enable team deployment within days — without the need for recruitment or internal capability build-up. 

Flexibility and scalability 

We adjust team size and service scope to your organisation’s evolving priorities and needs. 

Delivery aligned with best practices 

Projects are delivered in accordance with PwC standards or the client’s methodology, ensuring high-quality outcomes. 

Full transparency and control

Regular reporting on progress, risks, resources and benefits supports informed decision-making. 

Support in project risk mitigation  

Our experience and standardised processes increase predictability and reduce the risk of project failure. 

End-to-end transformation support 

We guide organisations smoothly through all stages of transformation, minimising disruption and maximising business value. 

What differentiates working with our team?

Quick start

Following contract signature, we can deploy a fully operational team within days, including complete reporting and governance structures.

Flexibility

We tailor scope, duration, and team composition to your organisation’s needs.

Local and international delivery

We deliver services both remotely and on-site, in Poland and across international markets.

Continuous improvement

We continuously gather feedback and enhance processes and service quality as part of a long-term partnership, not a one-off engagement.

World-class standards

We are up to date with the latest project management trends and possess deep practical expertise across multiple industries.

Key benefits for your organisation

Improved operational and financial efficiency 

Optimised resource utilisation, the implementation of consistent methodologies, and effective cost control lead to enhanced productivity and improved return on investment.

Greater agility and competitiveness

Effective project management enables organisations to respond more rapidly to market changes, evolving client needs, and dynamic internal conditions.

Consistent change and risk management 

An integrated approach to risk and change management supports organisational adaptation to new challenges while minimising disruption to delivery.

Strategic alignment of project activities

Systematic measurement of value across projects, programmes and portfolios enables organisations to assess their impact and better align initiatives with strategic objectives.

Enhanced project coordination and control

Improved collaboration across teams, combined with the application of best-practice standards, ensures full control over project and programme delivery.

Contact us if your organisation

  • is undergoing transformation (e.g. mergers, strategic shifts),
  • is implementing new strategies,
  • is entering new markets,
  • lacks internal PMO capabilities,
  • seeks efficiency across IT and operational teams,
  • faces a rapidly growing number of initiatives with limited capacity,
  • requires effective management processes,
  • has experienced project failures in the past.

Find out how we can support your organisation

Our industry experience includes

Automotive

Energy

Financial services

Fuels

Petrochemicals

Audio Technology

Agriculture

IT 

FMCG  

Legal advisory

Pharmaceutical and medical sectors

Manufacturing

Public sector

Retail

Telecommunications

Project highlights

Client in the debt management sector (Consulting, Professional Managed Services Model)

Challenge:

The client required improved project management effectiveness and cost control, making centralised portfolio management and the establishment of a PMO function essential. Operational cost optimisation became a key transformation objective, while intensified strategic initiatives required a shared direction and clearly defined priorities to support growth ambitions.

Solution:

We conducted a detailed audit of the existing project and portfolio management framework and designed a bespoke, modern governance model. We temporarily managed the PMO while supporting the implementation of the new model and changing management. We played a key role in deploying a project portfolio management tool enabling effective management of resources, risks, benefits, changes, and constraints. We also designed and implemented a quarterly portfolio planning approach covering both waterfall and agile projects, delivering increased transparency, control, and effectiveness.

Telecommunications sector client (Consulting, Professional Managed Services Model)

Challenge:

Following a merger, the client identified a critical need for professional portfolio management support, particularly to ensure timely delivery. A rapidly growing initiative backlog combined with limited team capacity impacted schedule and budget control.

Solution:

Our PMO team designed the target IT portfolio management model and implemented an effective IT PPM methodology. We played a key role in implementing Jira and Confluence for portfolio and project management. The engagement also included organisational change management within IT, including training, workshops, and preparation of materials for Project Managers, facilitating smoother adoption.

Following the consulting phase, we continued the cooperation by managing projects as PMs and overseeing the IT project portfolio in line with established standards. We supported idea intake, decision-making forums, recurring status reporting and roadmap management, acting as an integrated compliance PMO. Our involvement significantly increased organisational maturity and operational effectiveness, resulting in over three years of continued collaboration.

Public sector project for an EU government (Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Model)

Consolidation of IT solutions based on servers operated by various government agencies under an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Model.

Challenge:

Lack of a unified and standardised IT infrastructure hindered service management and vendor cooperation. The client required support in designing consistent processes and interfaces and in optimising internal IT structures.

Solution:

We developed and implemented standardised, ITIL-based interfaces and processes across key IT service management areas, including vendor management, IT planning, incident management and service request management. Additionally, we supported interface analysis, project planning and executive-level workshops, thus enhancing the client’s ability to manage complex IT initiatives.

Why clients choose us 

Over 50 PMO professionals

More than 80 projects delivered for 50+ clients

Experience across 10+ industries and multiple markets, including Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, the US, UAE and beyond

Over 15 successfully implemented PMO functions

Broad certification base including PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, P3O, CSM, AgilePM, PfMP, SAFe, and others

A multilingual team fluent in 8 languages: Polish, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Ukrainian, Russian and Portuguese

92%

of organisations that apply standardised project management practices achieve their objectives, according to the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Project, programme and portfolio management

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Maciej Przybyłowski

Maciej Przybyłowski

Partner, Consulting, PwC Polska

Tel: +48 519 504 284

Marysia Lachowicz

Marysia Lachowicz

Director, Consulting, PwC Polska

Tel: +48 519 506 816