Abstract:

The Project Management Office (PMO) is evolving. As organizations increasingly look to PMOs to drive strategic value—not just project oversight—today's PMO professionals must rethink how they measure success, demonstrate impact, and align with organizational objectives.

Join Alex Marques, Head of PMO at XIUS Corp and PMI-PMOCP, for an engaging discussion on the future of PMOs. Drawing on the PMO Value Ring™ Framework, insights from the PMI PMO Practice Guide, and lessons from the State of the PMO 2025 report, Alex will explore how modern PMOs are transforming from governance functions into strategic value enablers.

Whether you currently work in a PMO, lead one, or are interested in advancing your PMO career, you'll gain practical insights into today's evolving PMO landscape and learn about the growing importance of the PMI-PMOCP™ certification.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the PMO Value Ring™ Framework and its role in evaluating and strengthening PMO performance.
• Understand how the PMI PMO Practice Guide is reshaping modern PMO thinking.
• Identify the value and career benefits of the PMI-PMOCP™ certification for PMO professionals.

Bio

Alex Marques is a project management and PMO professional with more than 25 years of experience leading complex technology and telecommunications initiatives. He currently serves as Head of PMO at XIUS Corp, managing BSS/OSS telecommunications project deliveries across several continents.

Throughout his career, Alex has worked as a Project Management Consultant for global Fortune 500 companies, including Amdocs, Microsoft, and Wipro, helping organizations successfully deliver strategic projects and business transformation initiatives.

Alex holds an MBA in Business Administration from FGV Foundation and Ohio University. He has maintained his Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification for more than 20 years and also holds the PMI-PMOCP™ credential. In addition, he is an International Certified Coach.

Beyond his professional career, Alex has served as a Community Outreach Volunteer with the PMI PMO Global Alliance in the United States for more than 20 years. He is also a mentor with the Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI), where he supports the personal and professional development of underrepresented graduates, helping them secure their first professional roles and build thriving careers.

Meeting Details:

Pre-registration Expires:  Day of event @1P. Registration is capped at 100 attendees.

Cancellation Policy: Event will be cancelled if we do not have a minimum of (6) or for other reasons out of our control. All attempts will be made to re-schedule it.

PDUs: 1.0 (Business Acumen)

Meeting Agenda and Times: 

• Announcements - 6PM CST
• Presentation and Q&A - 6:05P-7P CST

Note:  Registrants will receive Zoom link via confirmation email after registration.  Those using employer issued machines at home and connecting VPN may need to use phone for audio and a Smart device (table, PC or Smartphone) to view slides and video.  To increase engagement on an online event, we sincerely encourage you to enable your camera.  Use a Smartphone if your PC or MacBook does not have a camera.  With the permission of our speaker/presenter, the Chapter reserves the right to stream this to our Facebook Chapter Page, Facebook Group or YouTube Channel 4-8 weeks after the event. 

Substitution Policy: 

Substitutions will be allowed. Alternate Attendee will need to notify us who they are replacing. Contact [email protected] for any cancellations or Substitutions.

Video/Photo Release:

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