The article presents a Project Management Office (PMO) for supporting project management activities in new product development (NPD). The established practices centered on PMO activities differ from the functions that characterize them, as described in the literature. The functions performed are material planning and control, which are activities that provide projects with the materials and components necessary for the assembly of prototypes and products. The functions of the PMO are compared to the activities listed in the bibliography. The indicators of efficiency and effectiveness of projects are presented. There was a reduction of lead times by 90% in manufacturing and by 75% in purchases. The duration of projects decreased by 43%. The role assumed by the PMO can enhance the theoretical options for structuring Project Management Offices in NPD.
New product development; Project management; Project management offices
