Abstract: A system and method for project optimization, including methodologies, processes, measures, and tools for facilitating the management processes throughout the life-cycle of the project, including conception, planning, execution, and post-implementation review. Various embodiments include a project management system comprised of four separate processing steps including portfolio management, value planning, customized project management, and post-implementation review. Other embodiments include an integrated governance paradigm configured to globally manage the four processing steps described above.