How LMI is Accelerating Program Operations and Driving Change

In an era where federal leaders are under increasing pressure to do more with less, the need to maximize the potential of their workforce through lean program operations has never been greater. Federal leaders must leverage existing technology to free up time for critical decision-making and mission-essential activities, all while reducing administrative burdens and accelerating innovation.

Introducing PowerPMO™: A Catalyst for Innovation 

LMI’s PowerPMO™ is the answer to this challenge—a robust library of mid-tier, low-code solutions built using readily available technology. Each tool in the PowerPMO™ library is designed by project management operations (PMO) or business operations subject matter experts to seamlessly integrate existing processes with best practices and cutting-edge technology. The result? Accelerated value delivery, agile deployment, and customizable, cost-effective performance optimization.

PowerPMO™ doesn’t just optimize processes; it also drives innovation. By implementing digital solutions from our library, users gain new skills and are inspired by the technology’s intuitive interface and flexibility. This inspiration sparks new ideas for further optimizing operations through automation. Moreover, our federal customers each receive a customized PowerPMO™ library, accelerating the redeployment of solutions across their entire organization.

PowerPMO objectives: Capitalize on existing customer infrastructure and software.; Leverage the PowerPMO Library to swiftly drive innovation.; Seamlessly integrate solutions within existing operations to accelerate their processes.; Establish a platform to share solutions across the organization.
 

The PowerPMO™ Approach: Performance Optimization in Practice

PowerPMO™ is grounded in LMI’s D5 Agile PMO Framework—discover, define, design, deliver, and drive—ensuring the solutions in our library are not only effective, but also tailored to meet the unique needs of our federal customers.

Here’s a look at PowerPMO™ in action:

A federal agency needed to automate its monthly financial and technical reports to save time and resources. 

After reviewing the solutions available from the PowerPMO™ library, we selected ReportSync. This solution includes a Power App to capture workforce accomplishments, Power Automate workflows to notify users when inputs are required and consolidate financial data, and a Power BI dashboard to combine and visualize the data for leadership. Our low-code approach let us quickly make updates to tailor the solution to the agency’s specific needs and incorporate new ideas as they emerged. With the deployment of ReportSync, the agency now has a robust, user-friendly system for tracking workforce accomplishments, automating financial data consolidation, and sending reports to leadership. The organization can make data-driven decisions with confidence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and optimization.

Driving Change Through PowerPMO™

In today’s fast-paced environment, federal leaders must continually find ways to optimize performance while managing limited resources. PowerPMO™ offers a powerful, flexible approach to driving change, enabling agencies to streamline operations, foster innovation, and deliver greater value quickly and efficiently. By integrating best practices with the latest technology, PowerPMO™ empowers organizations to achieve more with less, setting the stage for sustained success.

 

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    For more information, please contact LMI’s program planning and investment management (PP&IM) sub-service line vice president, Mark McAlister; PPM practice area lead (PAL), Vickie Sanchez; or PowerPMO™ community of practice (CoP) lead, Sara Stallings.