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The Project Management Office\u2019s (PMO) mission is to support the university\u2019s scholars in successfully planning, executing, and managing sponsored funding. We collaborate with large project teams on externally sponsored UNL-led proposals. To maximize the availability and level of services, reach out as early as possible. Contact the PMO directly at researchpmo@unl.edu<\/a>. Please include any proposal or sponsor documentation, guidelines, or requirements as well as the submission deadline (if applicable) with your request. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Planning (Pre-Award\/Submission) Phase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/th>All Projects Wanting Project Management Support<\/th>Tier 1<\/strong>
Strategic Guidance<\/th>		Tier 2 **<\/strong>
Comprehensive PM Support<\/th>		Tier 3 **<\/strong>
All-inclusive; for large multi-institutional, and\/or center-scale projects\/programs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Initial<\/strong> Consultation<\/strong>
Meet with PI to review RFA, discuss needs, provide PMO service information, and assess the project<\/td>		\"\"<\/td>\"\"
(Required)<\/td>		\"\"
(Required)<\/td>		\"\"
(Required)<\/td><\/tr>
Templates, Tools, and Resources<\/strong>
Utilize PMO’s repository of templates, tools, and resources for PM proposal needs. Request ad-hoc templates as needed.<\/td>		\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Project Management Outline\/Checklist<\/strong>
Create checklists of required PM components and narrative outlines\/templates<\/td>		<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Kickoff Meeting<\/strong>
Meet with project team to refine needs, define roles and responsibilities, and establish expectations and key milestones for deliverables.<\/td>		<\/td>\"\"
(Required)<\/td>		\"\"
(Required)<\/td>		\"\"
(Required)<\/td><\/tr>
PM Document\/Table\/Chart Review<\/strong>
Review, edit, or provide input on PM related documents to meet sponsor or UNL guidelines and improve proposal competitiveness<\/td>		<\/td>\"\"
(1-2 Rounds)<\/td>		\"\"
(3 Rounds)<\/td>		\"\"
(3 Rounds)<\/td><\/tr>
Project Management Plan (PMP)<\/strong>
In collaboration with the project team, co-write the PMP to meet sponsor, UNL, and NE guidelines and improve PM competitiveness.<\/td>		<\/td><\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Budget and Justification<\/strong>
Create a budget complying with sponsor, UNL, and NE guidelines<\/td>		<\/td><\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Customized Project Management<\/strong>
As an integrated project team member; proposal and project-related project management support. Responsibilities include attending project team meetings, coordinating with collaborating offices at UNL, creating a comprehensive submission timeline, and overseeing key milestones to ensure timely completion.<\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
** Tier 2 and Tier 3 proposals are developed in partnership with the Office of Proposal Development<\/a> (OPD).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Project Implementation and Execution (Post-Award) Phases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/th>All Projects Wanting Project Management Support<\/th>Tier 1<\/strong>
Strategic Guidance<\/th>		Tier 2 **<\/strong>
Comprehensive PM Support<\/th>		Tier 3 **<\/strong>
All-inclusive; for large multi-institutional, and\/or center-scale projects\/programs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Consultation<\/strong>
Meet with PI and\/or project to share PM information, experience, or ideas.<\/td>		\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Templates, Tools, and Resources<\/strong>
Utilize PMO’s repository of templates, tools, and resources for PM proposal needs. Request ad-hoc templates as needed.<\/td>		\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Project Manager Monthly Meetings<\/strong>
Invitation to Project Manager to attend PMO monthly meetings to discuss current projects, ideas, challenges, issues, and create a community of project managers across the campus.<\/td>		\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Project Kick off and Knowledge Transfer<\/strong>
Upon award notification, the PMO will support the project management for the first three months of the project while a search for a permanent project manager is conducted. The PMO will train the permanent project manager once hired and continue to provide training and resources throughout the project’s duration.<\/td>		<\/td><\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Full Project Management<\/strong>
Once a project is awarded, the PMO can hire, train, and develop project managers who are funded as direct costs on these projects.<\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Interim Project Support<\/strong>
If a project manager leaves during a PMO-managed project, either temporarily or permanently, the PMO will assign a replacement PM to step in until the original PM returns or a new PM is hired, ensuring continuous project support.<\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
** Tier 2 and Tier 3 proposals are developed in partnership with the Office of Proposal Development<\/a> (OPD).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n