---
ref_id: REF-12
ref_type: Companion
ref_index: 12
shortcode: OPM-Standard
name: The Standard for Organizational Project Management (OPM)
status: Active
version: "1.0.0"
file_path: "reference/companion-references/REF-12.md"
pmbok8_source: "PMBOK8 Standard §4 · Guide §2.1 (Governance)"
last_updated: "2026-06-03"
---

# REF-12 — The Standard for Organizational Project Management (OPM)
**Shortcode:** OPM-Standard  
**Publisher:** Project Management Institute (PMI), 2018  
**Authority:** PMBOK8 Companion — OPM Principles and Maturity Model  
**Version:** 1.0.0 · **Status:** Active

## Full Bibliographic Citation
Project Management Institute. (2018). *The Standard for Organizational Project Management (OPM)*. Project Management Institute. Official release: https://www.pmi.org/standards/organizational-project-management

## What This Reference Adds Beyond PMBOK 8
The OPM Standard defines OPM as the integration of portfolio, program, and project management with enabling organizational practices. It establishes the OPM maturity model — the framework for assessing how well an organization consistently applies PM practices to achieve strategic objectives. It is the definitional standard that underpins all PMO maturity and capability improvement work in PMOSkills.

## PMBOK 8 Domain and Principle Coverage

| PMBOK 8 Element | OPM-Standard Contribution |
|---|---|
| Governance Performance Domain (§2.1) | OPM governance integration across portfolio, program, and project tiers |
| P4 — Be an Accountable Leader | OPM accountability chain from executive to delivery |
| P2 — Focus on Value | OPM value delivery model: strategic alignment through portfolio selection |

## PMOSkills Artifact and Skill Connections

| Item | Connection |
|---|---|
| A36 — PMO Value, Maturity, and Improvement Record | OPM maturity dimensions are the assessment framework for A36 |
| A39 — PMO Configuration and Authority Record | OPM Standard defines PMO types and authorities referenced in A39 |
| SKL-07-01 — Configure PMO | OPM Standard is the definitional reference for PMO capability design |

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*Authority: PMI OPM Standard (2018) · PMBOK8 Standard §4, Guide §2.1*  
*Repository: https://github.com/fakhruldeen/PMOSkills*
