PROJECT OFFICE AS THE KEY TOOL FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING SOCIAL PROJECTS IN THE COMMUNITY

Abstract

The article examines the potential of project offices in communities concerning the implementation of social projects, as well as the methodology for their creation and operation. It analyzes project management skills within the context of community social activities, methods to optimize performance, increase productivity, and improve the quality of developing and implementing complex projects. The study outlines the stages of the project office organization process based on a systematic approach and specifies the tasks associated with each stage. It highlights the role of the project office in ensuring informational and programmatic support for investment initiatives and delineates the responsibilities of project office team members. The functions of the project office are defined, including the development or selection of project management methodologies, training and consulting, creation of informational templates for project development and implementation, project modeling, planning, and analysis. The hypothesis is proposed that a project office is an effective tool for attracting investments for the realization of social projects in the community. It is demonstrated that professional project management, combined with sustainable community development, is a key success factor in achieving the objectives of public governance in communities. It is further argued that the effective operation of a project office is based on crowdsourcing principles, which involve delegating certain functions to a wide range of participants through the use of virtual environments. This approach enables the aggregation of information, experience, forecasts, preferences, and assessments, fosters the generation of innovative ideas, and supports the adoption of optimal management decisions. Establishing a project office is identified as a strategically significant step toward enhancing project management efficiency in public authorities. Its operation facilitates the implementation of innovative approaches, attracts investments, and contributes to achieving sustainable development goals.