The pillars of success: people, processes, and technology!
As organizations grow more complex, managing strategic execution through a traditional PMO is no longer sufficient. Under the current state of practice, organizations continue to see delays, budget pressures, and even less-than-optimal business outcomes.
Accordingly, this advanced workshop equips senior managers and PMO directors with a practical, structured approach to design, develop, and implement a full-fledged Project Management Function. A PM Function that includes a PM Division, elevating the PMO. Further, build and sustain the OPM System and the People System.
This is essential for achieving long-term transformation and performance.
Grounded in Uruk’s business-integrated philosophy, the workshop leverages proven practices and real-world case studies, offering hands-on guidance through every stage of PM Function setup, from framework development to governance and systems integration.
Accordingly, this advanced workshop equips senior managers and PMO directors with a practical, structured approach to design, develop, and implement a full-fledged Project Management Function. A PM Function that includes a PM Division, elevating the PMO. Further, build and sustain the OPM System and the People System.
This is essential for achieving long-term transformation and performance.
Grounded in Uruk’s business-integrated philosophy, the workshop leverages proven practices and real-world case studies, offering hands-on guidance through every stage of PM Function setup, from framework development to governance and systems integration.
This workshop dives deep into:
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Understanding the organizational context, culture, maturity, and structure.
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Designing the PMO/PMD architecture aligned with strategic goals.
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Achieving organizational integration and stakeholder buy-in.
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Applying a systematic approach to lead transformative changes.
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Delivering actionable tools, templates, and roadmaps.
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Learning from case studies of successful institutionalization efforts.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for:
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Senior Managers
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PMO Directors & Leads
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Executives responsible for strategy or transformation
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Department Heads aiming to build or scale PM capabilities
📅 Dates: 6-8 May, 2026
📍 Location: Houston, Texas
Duration & Delivery Format
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In-Person
- Three intensive days
- 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Include morning/afternoon snacks and lunch
- The venue will be provided later
- Overall Learning: 18 Contact Hours or PDU
Key Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Understand the current state of practice.
- Identify the gaps in practice and the hidden battles.
- Understand the value of project management as a strategic enabler.
- Accept a vision that PM can be indispensable for organizational success.
- Learn about the need to elevate PM to a core organizational function.
- Understand the value, depth, and extent of Mature Systems.
- Learn how to build and sustain the Organizational PM System.
- Incorporate building the essential People System initiatives.
Advisor/Workshop Leader
Mounir Ajam
Mounir has over 35 years of experience working on projects worth billions of US dollars. He has global experience in the US, UK, Southeast Asia, West Asia, and the GCC, including industrial and capital projects, and years of experience in consultancy and training. Mounir has worked with global leaders such as Exxon, BASF, Shell, and Saudi Aramco and delivered services to companies including SABIC, Ericson, Etihad Airways, Emirates Global Aluminum, and many ministries and government agencies across West Asia and beyond.
Mounir is also an executive advisor, project management thought leader, and author. He has published numerous books on project management from entry to executive levels!
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Uruk Project Management with 18 Contact Hours or PDU.
Client Testimonials
“The course was very helpful for our department and will help us to work more effective in the future”
– VP Flight OPS, Etihad Airways
“This is by far the best training course I have been in.”
– Head of Biomedical Engineering, Shaikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
“Mounir Ajam’s contribution will remain in our memories for ever. His way of passing information by example is outstanding. I would love to take future training with him”
– VP Technical at ARCOM
“The course was excellent and very well presented. The course material and presenter were very qualified and very well trained.”
– Manager, IT Quality Assurance, Saudi Arabia Airlines
Pricing & Packages
USD 3,900 per individual
Custom pricing available based on team size and delivery format.
For group booking, please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
This course will include two books: Vision Realized and Successful Transformation
Custom pricing available based on team size and delivery format.
For group booking, please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
This course will include two books: Vision Realized and Successful Transformation
