Dissertation presented as the partial requirement for obtaining a Master's degree in Information Management, specialization in Information Systems and Technologies ManagementThe challenges and complexity on the execution of Information technology and digital
transformation projects are increasing. Siloed organizations are preventing value creation and
affecting the expected performance of a project. Recently, there is a considerable interest in industry
about the potential of the Project Management Office (PMO) capabilities to effectively lead
organizations in digital transformation. Several benefits might arise from the introduction of a PMO,
however not all organizations have yet realized the PMO structure and potential. The assessment
carried out on this research evaluates the current perception of the IT PMO in ITC companies in
Portugal. The analysis aims to provide a holistic understanding of perceived value, benefits, drawbacks,
and improvement points inside the IT sector from experienced professionals. The survey conducted
has sentences with a score rate to support a structured analysis, as a Likert. A discussion on the findings
and results concludes the research along with future work suggestions
