09/18/2025
10 Years of PMO:
A Journey of Transformation
Room 1
12:15 – 1:00 pm
Get to know the building blocks of a future-proof PMO - from PPM system to strategy to AI.
Description:
What began with Excel spreadsheets now runs on professional PPM software. Once all about budgets and approvals, the PMO of the Thieme Group now acts as a coaching team and provides ‘project management as a service’. This change has taken PM in the company to a new level. Jeannine Kraft explains how a traditional management unit became a strategic partner, what hurdles were encountered and what makes it so successful.
Key Takeaways:
Learn how a PMO has evolved strategically over ten years and experience the journey from simple tools to a digital, professional structure. You will learn about the challenges you will face and how to overcome them. From the PPM system to strategic processes and the use of AI: this presentation will provide you with ideas for future-proofing your PMO.
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Jeannine Kraft (Germany)
Jeannine Kraft is Director PMO at the Thieme Group and has many years of project management experience. After starting at Leomedia GmbH in 2006, she moved to the Thieme Group in 2015, where she held various management positions. She has headed the strategic PMO since 2022. Her qualifications include IPMA® Level B - Certified Senior Project Manager, DGQ Quality Management Officer and Agile Coach. She uses her expertise to support the transformation and further development of PM in her company.
