Sherri Norris

picPaper: Ranking Portfolio Management Maturity

Abstract: This paper is a continuation of the portfolio maturity model presented at the 2016 PM Symposium. In this paper, we will present:

  • Our Implementation Scorecard, a tool designed to measure and rate the maturity of portfolio management programs against the model
  • An updated maturity model
  • Discussion of how we developed the scorecard
  • Our experiences evaluating portfolio management processes across the at our organization

Important topics that emerged from the development of this scorecard and review of different portfolio management programs are:

  • Scorecards are not easy to develop
  • Programs can be evolved in one area and not in others
  • Portfolio Management processes takes time to mature
  • Engaging the correct stakeholders is key to getting accurate program information
  • Process improvement and innovation takes a lot of communication and energy.

Biography:  Sherri Norris is a project management and statistical professional with over twenty years of public policy, project management and operations experience. Ms. Norris has coordinated and implemented schedule, requirements, performance management, and governance processes for survey and Census Programs. She has a Public Policy Master’s Degree in Justice: Law and Society from American University, a Master’s Certificate in Program Management from George Washington University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from University of Delaware. Sherri can be reached at sherri.j.norris@census.gov .