PM² - The EU Project Management Framework
PM² is the official project management framework of the European Commission. It was developed to efficiently and uniformly manage projects within EU institutions. WORKSPACE.PM comprehensively supports the implementation of PM² methodology – from project initiation to closure.
In WORKSPACE.PM
Fully integrated and ready to use
Implementation in WORKSPACE.PM
Overview of method elements and their implementation
Project Lifecycle
Project Pipeline & Container Structure: Mapping of PM² lifecycle and individual phases.
Roles & Responsibilities
Project Organization & Role Management: Assignment of PM² roles with appropriate rights and responsibilities.
Artifacts and Documentation
DMS & Project Templates: Structured storage of PM² artifacts such as charter, business case, status reports, closure report.
Governance & Quality Assurance
KPI Dashboard & Reporting Module: Control of project quality and governance requirements.
Risk Management
Risk and Opportunity Management: Capture, assess and control risks with action planning.
Knowledge Management
Lessons Learned & DMS: Systematically document experiences and make them available for subsequent projects.
Implement PM² with WORKSPACE.PM
Main Benefit
Complete implementation of PM² phases and governance structures
Clearly defined roles and responsibilities
Support for traditional, agile and hybrid approaches
Transparent control and audit-proof documentation
Complete methodical support of PM² processes and artifacts
Clear project governance through role and approval structures
Sustainable knowledge management for continuous improvement
PM² Project Lifecycle in WORKSPACE.PM
Project Initiation
Laying the foundation for success
Project Planning
Structured planning according to PM² requirements
Project Execution
Achieve results in a targeted manner
Monitoring and Control
Control over project goals and quality
Project Closure
Secure experiences and document success
PM² Roles and Governance
Business Manager
Responsible for business case and strategic alignment
Project Owner
Defines requirements and accepts deliverables
Project Manager
Leads the project and coordinates all activities
Solution Provider
Develops and delivers the project solution
PM² Governance Principles
Clear Responsibilities
Unambiguous role definition and responsibility delimitation
Continuous Communication
Regular coordination between all stakeholders
Transparent Decisions
Traceable decision-making processes and documentation
Risk-Oriented Approach
Proactive risk identification and control
Quality Focus
Continuous quality assurance in all phases
Knowledge Management
Systematic capture and transfer of lessons learned
Conclusion
With WORKSPACE.PM you manage projects according to PM² standard efficiently and audit-proof. You create clear responsibilities, document all artifacts completely and sustainably secure project success. An ideal solution for projects in institutional, public and international organizations as well as companies with high governance requirements.