Fractional PMO Support: The Smart Bridge Between Strategy and Delivery

Diana Andrea Fajardo
Apr 27, 2023
3 min read

Updated: Jul 23

You’ve got a bold strategy. But your team is overloaded, your delivery model is stretched, and your PMO isn’t firing on all cylinders. You don’t need another full-time hire—you need expert, fractional PMO support that drives execution today and builds capability for tomorrow.

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The Missing Middle: Strategy Meets Execution

In many enterprises, strategy lives at the top while execution struggles at the bottom. The bridge between the two—often the Project Management Office (PMO)—is under-resourced, underutilized, or unclear on its role.

That’s where fractional PMO support comes in.

55%

of PMOs lack the influence or maturity to consistently align delivery with strategic goals. (PMI Reports)

Fractional PMO experts are embedded specialists who step in part-time to:

Reboot or lead a PMO
Stand up new governance models
Prioritize portfolios
Coach internal teams
Create executive-ready reporting frameworks

All while reducing time, risk, and cost.

Why Choose Fractional Over Full-Time?

Full-Time PMO Lead	Fractional PMO Expert
Takes months to hire	Embedded in weeks or less
Requires long-term headcount	Flexible contract with defined outcomes
May need internal onboarding	Arrives with enterprise PMO experience
Focused on operation	Focused on strategic alignment + delivery lift
Fixed cost	Pay only for what you need

When to Bring in a Fractional PMO

You’ve just launched or restructured your PMO
Your strategy is strong, but delivery is inconsistent
Your team is talented but lacks senior leadership

You're planning a large-scale transformation or integration
Governance, prioritization, and portfolio visibility are weak

Fractional PMO support gives you leadership without lag, bridging execution gaps fast.

Elaia’s Fractional PMO Services

At Elaia, we’ve helped scale-ups, multinationals, and public sector clients elevate their PMO function with embedded, expert leadership.

Explore Our Services

Our support includes:

Fractional PMO Directors or Advisors

We lead or co-lead PMOs during periods of change, growth, or restructuring. Read More

Portfolio Setup & Optimization

We design intake, scoring, and prioritization models aligned to your strategy. Read More

Governance & Cadence

We implement meeting rhythms, escalation paths, and steering support that actually work. Read More

Reporting & Analytics

We build dashboards that show outcomes, not just activities. Read More

Capability Coaching

Case Study: The Strategic Delivery Turnaround

A healthcare tech company expanded quickly but couldn’t keep strategic projects on track. The PMO had a coordinator mindset and lacked delivery authority.

Elaia embedded a Fractional PMO Lead:

Redesigned the PMO’s operating model in 60 days
Installed portfolio-level prioritization and governance
Built custom dashboards with KPI and value tracking
Mentored internal staff into future leadership roles

Outcomes after 6 months:

80% of strategic initiatives back on plan
3x faster project approvals
PMO recognized as a trusted delivery partner by the CEO

Why Elaia

Elaia’s fractional PMO leaders combine big-picture strategic thinking with hands-on operational strength. We deliver results—not just reports.

✔ Proven PMO playbooks tailored to your environment

✔ On-demand leadership for critical transformation phases

✔ Deep expertise across industries and enterprise maturity levels

✔ Flexible, cost-effective engagements that scale with need

We don’t just lead—we build internal capability, so the impact lasts long after we’re gone.

Your strategy deserves more than hope. It deserves a bridge to delivery.