The Program Management Office (PMO) collaborates wit h VA organizations to: 

• improve IT project, program and portfolio management across the entire Department 
• build strong organizational IT program management capability through a focus on People, Processes, and Tools

People: The VA Project Manager Certification and Training Program is available to develop and certify qualified, competent project managers, project team members, and portfolio and project oversight staff members to successfully manage VA’s IT projects. The PMO provides customized training in Project Management best practices, processes, and tools.  

Processes: The PMO defines and implements repeatable strategic planning, portfolio management and project management best practices and standardized processes that senior officers, project managers, and oversight staff members can employ to successfully select, manage, control, and evaluate VA’s IT projects. 

Tools:  The PMO optimizes, standardizes and implements best-of-breed portfolio and project management tools to facilitate the successful management, reporting, and oversight of VA’s IT portfolios and projects.