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Project Management User Group

As an OPMAB initiative, the Project Manager User Group (PMUG) is held every two months, and aims to provide a forum for State project managers and those interested in project management to meet colleagues from other agencies, to share experiences and best practices, and to hear about new statewide initiatives and polices. 


To be added to the mailing list to receive information about upcoming events and other PMUG news, please email Amy Croucher at amy.croucher@doj.state.or.us.


We're on YouTube! Subscribe to our DASOregon Channel, and visit the PM Resources playlist to view past events.


Interested in Presenting?

We encourage fellow State professionals to come and share experiences, best practices, and/or State-specific processes from any agency for PMUG events. All agencies welcome. All topics related to project management considered. Complete the Project Management User Group survey, and we'll reach out to you for consideration. 


Questions?

If you have questions, please contact Amy Croucher at amy.croucher@doj.state.or.us or 503-986-6833.

We are currently delivering these forums virtually to make these groups more engaging and useful for remote participants.

If we are in a position to hold in-person meetings, they will be held in Room 160, Barbara Roberts Human Services Building, 500 Summer St NE, Salem. The option to participate remotely via Microsoft Teams is available for all meetings.


2024 PMUG Sessions

Topics Include: EIS/P3 Website Update, PPM, and P3 2023-25 Initiatives in Support of EIS Strategic Framework v2.0.

​1/17/24 Presentation: Slides | Video


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3/20/24 Presentation: Slides​ | Video​​



2023 PMUG Sessions

​Topics Include: definitions, different Agile approaches, pros and cons, panel introductions, tips, and Q&A. 

3/15/23 Presentation: Slides | Video

​Topics Include: relation and integration, comparisons, benefits, change assessment, definitions, obstacles, barriers, how the disciplines may complement each other, consequences, Prosci's ADKAR Model, and Q&A.  

5/17/23 Presentation: Slides​ | Video​

​Topics Include: Executive Summary, Lean Analysis Approach, Implementation and Sustainability, and Resources and tools.

7/19/23 Presentation: Slides​ | Video


​Topics Include: What is REALD & SOGI and Health Equity, How is Project Management impacted, HSET portfolio of projects, What other projects will include REALD & SOGI, How will REALD & SOGI affect your project

11/15/23 Presentation: Slides​ | Video​


​Topics Include: What is OregonBuys, Five Project Goals, Project Phases, Agencies, Project Status, Meaning of Procure-to-Pay, Points of Integration, Process Changes, How to Request an Account, Governance, and Operational Support.

9/20/23 Presentation: Slides ​





2022 PMUG Sessions

​Topics include DAS Procurement Services, price agreements, IT procurement, procurement team and stakeholders, Information Technology Investment (ITI) and Business Case, oversight process, Stage Gate process and diagram, templates, proposal requirements and RFP, solution requirements, services, ongoing services and maintenance, evaluation criteria, cost proposal, insurance, evaluation and contract negotiations, special instructions, license review, IT procurement team, resource links, procurement experiences, cloud agreements, cloud service review, free software, enterprise agreements, and base camp.

1/19/22 Presentation: Slides​ | Video​

​Project and Portfolio Deep Dive. Harness the power of project portfolio management (PPM) capabilities to effectively plan, prioritize, and manage project and portfolio investments. Topics include: project management tools, enterprise project management, Project for the web demonstrations, new project, adding tasks, Project Online, strategic impact, document library, project center, reports, Power BI dashboard, change request, training library, tasks, portfolio dashboard, Project licensing, and Q&A.

3/16/22 Presentation: Slides​ | Video

​This is an early session in lieu of the normally scheduled May meeting. Topics include:, overview and timeline, i.e. IT governance tiers, enterprise IT governance, agency governance, EITGC Project Prioritization, 2023-25 prioritization, budget development, IT strategic plan, prioritization matrix, technology and strategic alignment, business and people centered approach, agency readiness, prioritization scorecard, scorecard template, enterprise alignment, DEI initiative, Cloud, data strategy principles, agency guidance, and Q&A. 

4/20/22 Presentation: Video​​

​View examples of how story maps and dashboards can be used within websites as alternatives to traditional PowerPoint presentations to communicate and share information with management and the public.

7/20/22 Presentation: Video​​

​Software platforms to use for projects with an emphasis on Smartsheet. Topics include: Smartsheet introduction, history and background, applications and use cases, comparisons with other options, features and demonstrations, and Q&A. 

9/21/22 Presentation: Slides​ | Video​

Topics Include: scoping porgram, theory and purpose, documents, process, and lessons learned. 

11/16/22 Presentation: Slides​ | ​Video​