The 45% Overrun: Why Your PMO is Failing the P&L
Large IT projects still run 45% over budget while delivering half the promised value. A PMO that tracks status without driving ROI is just expensive overhead. It is time to pivot from 'on-time' to 'on-value.'
Your PMO is likely a cost center when it should be a value driver. McKinsey research confirms that 45% of large-scale IT projects run over budget, while 56% deliver less value than predicted. This is a failure of governance, not just project management.
A traditional PMO tracks 'green, amber, red' status lights. A Simplif-i grade PMO tracks ROI. If your project lead can tell you the completion percentage but not the impact on the EBITDA, they are focused on the wrong metrics. We are seeing a 31% success rate in projects that strictly adhere to 'on-time' metrics without 'on-value' accountability.
In 2026, project scope is increasing for 67% of firms due to AI integration. This complexity requires a surgical PMO that can cut through the noise and focus on material outcomes.
Stop managing tasks. Start managing margins.
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