Sure it is possible. PMO could model the PMP. but this is hard way through.

I would prefere to stay where you’re at untill you desire to take responsibility and make a measureable impact to the project.

but to seek for the best is always healthy…

i’m forced to be IT project manager but idon’t have previous experience what can i do
thanks

Project Management Office (PMO) and Project Manager (PM) are like two edges of the sword. Both of them need to be effective for successful execution of project. However, it is not necessary that that a successful PMO be a good PM. PM need to work more closely with the the field (team & customer) and needs special skills to be really successful. A PM cant always be just an economist and strategic thinker.

In my opinion PMO is intended as organizational structure focused on managing several projects, project methodology and so on.
So the question is tricky. If the question is about a member of PMO and if he could be either or becomes a good PM then the answer will be YES !
Bye
Giovanni

If the PMO has desires and determination to become a project manager than yes this is definately possible.

Being in a PMO position allows to you gain experience in many different projects and from many different project managers.

It is a line management responsibility to recognise these individuals that will go far and provide them with the tools and opportunities to learn and achieve.

I myself started in Project Management as a Co-ordinator with no project experience. I am now an established PM. Anything is possible if you are willing to work for it.

Sara

I would say yes, this is highly usual. I am a Project Manager who started out as a PMO. It gave me a wide berth of the ups and downs that occur in a variety of different projects, it also gave me in depth understanding in how the different project managers dealt with their individual obstacles relating to their projects. I personally found that this embedded confidence in my own decisions going forward.

EPG