Project Management Office
Empowering Excellence in Human Resources
Welcome to the Georgia Tech Human Resources Project Management Office (PMO). Our mission is to drive organizational success as a trusted partner to the GTHR community by providing consultative program and portfolio management. We promote project management best practices through facilitation, alignment of resources, prioritization, and standardization of project documentation. Our team ensures that all projects within the Human Resources department are executed efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with the Georgia Tech’s strategic goals.
Project: a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end date, that creates a unique product, service, or result
For each project, we will help you develop a project charter, project plan, and engage the appropriate parties to ensure execution from beginning to end while tracking and driving deliverables.
If you’re unsure if your request qualifies as a project, please contact
Paula Ward (pbechtler3@gatech.edu) or Jennifer McCormick (jennifer.mccormick@gatech.edu).
Our Vision
- Improve end user experience and elevate the perception of Georgia Tech Human Resources by facilitating continuous process improvement that encourages the adoption of HR best practices and provides resource relief in functional areas.
- Serve as program and portfolio management subject matter experts (“SMEs”) to support strategic prioritization that ensures project completion and program success.
Our Mission
GTHR PMO strives to be a trusted partner to the GTHR community by providing consultative program and portfolio management. We promote project management best practices through facilitation, aligning resources, prioritization, and standardization of project documentation.
Who We Are
Our GTHR PMO team is a dedicated group of program and portfolio management professionals who are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the Human Resources Department. We provide comprehensive project management support and guidance to ensure that every HR initiative is delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Click on our photos to learn more about each team member!
Jennifer McCormick
Clyde McFadden
Paula Ward
Barbara Nwaehi
Tatiana O’Hara
Melissa Hernandez
Portfolio & Project Work Examples
Launching a new performance management system
Integrating a new HR information system
Driving institute-wide training initiatives
Recommending effective change management strategies
Facilitating the use of data-driven metrics for decision making
What We Do
Our expertise extends beyond individual projects to the management of programs and portfolios. We ensure that all HR initiatives are aligned with strategic objectives, coordinating multiple related projects to achieve greater efficiency and impact. By managing the portfolio of HR projects, we prioritize initiatives based on their strategic value, resource availability, and potential benefits, ensuring that the institution’s resources are invested wisely and effectively.
We offer robust project planning services to define clear objectives, scope, and deliverables. Our team ensures meticulous execution and monitoring to keep projects on track and aligned with the college’s objectives.
By analyzing and refining HR processes, we help identify inefficiencies and implement strategies to enhance productivity and service quality.
We optimize resource allocation, ensuring that human, financial, and technological resources are effectively utilized across all HR projects.
Georgia Tech Human Resources Project Management Office
pbechtler3@gatech.edu | jennifer.mccormick@gatech.edu