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PM² Project Management Methodology - OpenProject openproject.org 12 facts
claimThe PM² logo is the property of the European Union and cannot be registered as a trademark, used separately from PM² documents, or used in a way that suggests the European Union endorses an external organization.
referenceThe PM² project lifecycle consists of four phases: Initiating, Planning, Executing, and Closing.
referenceThe PM² methodology is built on general project management concepts, including the definition of projects, their environment, key success factors, and essential project management competencies such as knowledge, skills, and mindsets.
referenceThe PM² governance model defines main project roles and responsibilities, including the Project Steering Committee, Project Owner, Business Manager, Project Manager, and Project Core Team, while detailing reporting lines, decision-making, and escalation mechanisms.
procedureThe PM² Closing phase includes performing final reviews, accepting deliverables, capturing lessons learned, preparing the Project-End Report, completing administrative closure, and archiving documentation.
procedureThe PM² Initiating phase includes preparing the Project Initiation Request (PIR), developing the Business Case, drafting the Project Charter, and obtaining formal approval through the Request for Planning (RfP) phase gate.
referenceThe PM² project management methodology provides a framework for monitoring project performance, schedule, cost, stakeholder engagement, requirements, change requests, risks and issues, quality, acceptance, transition, and outsourced activities.
claimThe PM² project management methodology documentation is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
claimThe European Commission provides the PM² project management methodology under an open-source license, which makes it a focus for the OpenProject team to support.
claimThe PM² project management methodology ensures that projects remain aligned with their established plans and objectives.
procedureThe PM² Executing phase includes team coordination, quality assurance, stakeholder communication, performance monitoring, progress reporting, and obtaining formal approval to move forward through the Request for Closing (RfC) gate.
procedureThe PM² Planning phase includes developing the Project Handbook and detailed management plans (scope, schedule, cost, risk, stakeholder, etc.), creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), scheduling, resource planning, and obtaining approval through the Request for Execution (RfE) gate.
7 features for successful programme management with OpenProject openproject.org Aug 21, 2025 7 facts
claimPM² and PMflex are methodologies used for implementing programme management.
claimOpenProject is an open-source software developed in Europe that provides a central control point for programme management, supporting the implementation of both PM² and PMflex methodologies.
referenceThe German Federal Office of Administration adapted the European Commission's PM² methodology into a standard called PMflex, which is specifically tailored for German authorities with practice-oriented checklists for programmes, portfolios, and projects.
claimOpenProject supports the PM² and PMflex programme management standards.
referenceThe PM² and PMflex project management methodologies utilize phases and phase gates as central building blocks to manage programme lifecycles from initiation through planning and implementation to closure.
claimOpenProject allows users to apply PM² phase and phase gate logic in its Community Edition, while the Enterprise Edition allows for customization and the addition of new phases or phase gates.
referenceThe PM² and PMflex methodologies distinguish between three levels of project results: outputs, outcomes, and benefits, where outputs are defined as the tangible results of a project.
The future of project management is open source - OpenProject openproject.org Mar 15, 2025 5 facts
claimThe PM² project management framework evolves based on real-world needs rather than profit motives.
accountThe BVA (Bundesverwaltungsamt) customized the PM² project management framework into a version called PMflex.
claimOpenProject integrates with the PM² project management methodology to provide an alternative to proprietary tools.
claimThe PM² project management framework is free to use.
accountA federal state in northern Germany selected the PM² project management framework because OpenProject provides support for it.
Project management methodologies and frameworks for OpenProject openproject.org Oct 19, 2023 4 facts
perspectiveOpenProject supports the PM² methodology in a special way because OpenProject and PM² share the values of being open and free.
claimThe PM² methodology is integrated into OpenProject software, with task management features that allow users to create work packages, assign responsibilities, and track progress.
claimOpenProject allows users to customize workflows to map the predefined project phases of the PM² methodology, including initiation, planning, execution, and completion.
claimPM² is a free and open project management methodology developed by the European Commission.
Empowering the Public Sector with OpenProject: An Open Source ... openproject.org Jul 17, 2025 1 fact
referencePMFlex is a flexible adaptation of the European PM² standard for project management, designed as a comprehensive strategy management solution that links strategic goals with key performance indicators.