Not Applicable - Not applicable Level 1: Initial - Unpredictable and reactive. Work gets completed but is often delayed and over budget. Level 2: Managed - Managed on the project level. Projects are planned, performed, measured, and controlled. Level 3: Defined - Proactive, rather than reactive. Organization-wide standards provide guidance across projects, programs, and portfolios. Level 4: Quantitatively Managed - Measured and controlled. Organization is data-driven with quantitative performance improvement objectives that are predictable and align to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders. Level 5: Optimized - Stable and flexible. Organization is focused on continuous improvement and is built to pivot and respond to opportunity and change. The organization’s stability provides a platform for agility and innovation.