The International University of Information Management (IUIM), Colorado, USA has conferred the prestigious Doctorate Degree, Honoris Causa upon Dr. Abdulla Al Mamun, Founder & CEO of PMaspire Singapore, PMO Global Institute Inc., and Sales Management Institute Inc., in recognition of his transformative global contributions in the field of Project, Program & Portfolio Management Office (PMO Leadership and Innovation).
The honorary doctorate was awarded during the 2025 Annual Induction & Investiture Ceremony held at The Wesley Hotel, Euston, London, attended by distinguished scholars, dignitaries, and global thought leaders. The event was graced by His Royal Majesty Oba Michael Odunayo Ajayi, King of Erinmo-Ijesa Kingdom in Osun State, Nigeria, as the distinguished special guest.
This recognition celebrates Dr. Abdulla’s lifelong commitment to advancing PMO maturity, AI-driven governance, and global capacity building. His contributions include the development of globally recognized PMO certifications such as the Certified Associate in PMO (CA-PMO)®, Certified Baseline PMO Consultant (CB-PMO)®, Certified Agile PMO Consultant (AGILEPMO-C)®, and the Project Management Accredited Consultant (PMAC)®—each helping to professionalize and elevate project leadership across industries.
He is also the author of pioneering knowledge assets including the PMOGuidebook®, Agile PMO Practice Guide, and PMC Practice Guidebook®, which serve as essential references for thousands of professionals worldwide.
As the creator of foundational frameworks such as the CBX® PMO Framework, PMO Maturity Evolution Model® (PMOMEM®), 3L® Transformation Framework, PMX® Consulting Framework, and the SCOPE® Framework for ethical and sustainable consulting, Dr. Abdulla has redefined the standards of modern project governance. https://pmoglobalinstitute.org/
On the technology front, he is the visionary behind Cosmic AI PMO (https://aipmo.io/) , the world’s first AI-powered PMO software, owned by PMO Global Tech, enabling organizations to manage strategy, maturity, and delivery with real-time intelligence and automation.
Reflecting on this milestone, Dr. Abdulla stated: “This honor is deeply humbling and inspiring. It reflects not just a personal journey, but a collective mission to uplift professionals, reduce project failure, and build a future where PMO, AI, and information management converge to deliver sustainable impact.”
As a serial entrepreneur, Dr. Abdulla also serves as the Founder & CEO of Sales Management Institute Inc., an organization dedicated to advancing global sales leadership through structured systems, industry-relevant certifications, and executive capacity-building programs. Widely known as “Abdulla The Transformer,” he has earned this title for spearheading bold, technology-driven transformations across the PMO and project management landscape. His visionary ability to integrate artificial intelligence, strategic governance, and scalable education ecosystems has positioned him as a trusted authority and respected innovator among both corporate and government institutions around the world.
Dr. Abdulla was honored alongside other distinguished recipients, including Sir Godwin I. Achi, Steve Maingot, FIIM, and High Chief Richmond Hope MacGrey, FIIM, recognized for their leadership and professional excellence in their respective domains.
With a global footprint in over 120 countries and offices in Singapore, USA, UK, UAE, Canada, and Bangladesh, Dr. Abdulla remains committed to his mission to inspire 5 million PMO professionals worldwide and enable sustainable growth through strategic project leadership and innovation.