Earned value management (EVM)

Roles that need it

• Project Manager
• PMO Analyst
• Portfolio Analyst (PMO)
• Programme Manager

Skills it belongs to

• Project budget management
• Project governance and reporting

Related concepts

• Critical pathThe critical path is the longest sequence of dependent tasks in a project schedule; it sets the earliest possible end date. Any delay to a task on it delays the whole project, while tasks off the path have slack (float).
• Work breakdown structure (WBS)A work breakdown structure splits the total scope of a project into smaller, manageable deliverables and work packages, arranged in levels. It is the basis for estimates, the schedule, responsibilities and cost tracking.
• PMO (project management office)A PMO is the team that supports and oversees projects or a whole portfolio: it sets standards and templates, collects status and financials, maintains RAID logs, prepares governance packs and tracks benefits. Project, programme and portfolio PMOs differ in scope.

Sources

• PMBOK Guide and standards, Project Management Institute (external site) accessed 31 Oct 2026

Updated 31 Oct 2026.