Project Description

Given the important roles of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in implementing the statute’s requirements, the Panel’s recommendations are offered primarily with the intent to contribute to their deliberations. The white paper addresses the skills and competencies needed by program and project managers, factors to consider when establishing a new job series, practices for establishing a new career path in program and project management, program and project manager recruitment issues, and application of standards in program and project management in the federal government.

Key Findings

The Panel issued recommendations to strengthen human resources and to guide statutory implementation. Human Resources. The Panel recommends:

1. the creation of a new job series for program and project managers;
2. identification of foundational competencies;
3. preparation of a new career path guide;
4. incorporation of voluntary consensus standards into program and project management;
5. usage of flexible hiring authorities; and
6. evaluation by the Project Management Policy Council on how PMIAA can be implemented within the context of existing policies. Implementation Strategies.