Implementing the Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act

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 2017white 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.