The Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) staff provides various IT project management services and assistance to state agencies. All of EPMO staff members have their State of Kansas Project Management Methodology (PMM) certification and have experience in applying this methodology.

The unit compiles quarterly IT project status reports from agency submissions. The EPMO continues to refine the PMM training program curriculum. They also provide oversight and project management consultation on major IT projects throughout Kansas government. This unit provides extensive consultation and evaluation services to the enterprise regarding project plan development; ad hoc project reporting; project monitoring and tracking assistance; maintains a project library; and strategies and direction for complex projects. EPMO provides support to agencies and institutions on implementation and use of, and promotes awareness of, project management methodology practices and project reporting compliance. Also, provides contract and procurement services on request to assist state agencies with complex acquisitions. These services include consultation for acquisition strategies, preparation and review of specifications, vendor relationship structures, evaluation of proposals or quotations, vendor negotiations, preparation of award justifications, contract drafting or review and contract administration.

The EPMO provides similar services for the state’s IT community for the creation and management of statewide contracts that deliver goods and services to all agencies and local units of government.

EPMO Official Website:
http://oits.ks.gov/kito/EPMO.htm/