For today's CHRO/CIO, in a complex and fragmented HR Technology landscape, sourcing fit for purpose technology platforms is a challenging and oftentimes risky proposition. An objective view of data, requirements, stakeholders, and ROI is paramount ranging from recruiting, performance, succession, compensation, learning, etc., as part of the overall HCM technology strategy. Crafting Requests for Proposals that are fit for purpose for technology assets requires equal consideration and inclusion of overall project management methodology.

Program Management Office (PMO) value lies in its ability to bring structure, consistency, and strategic alignment to an organization's projects. It achieves this by defining and standardizing project management methodologies, processes, and best practices across all teams for targeted technology projects whilst considering the enterprise ecosystem. RFP development and PMO strategy can be mutually exclusive, but when linked and contemplated together, they create optimal full life cycle success.