Define the deliverable, identify key stakeholders, allocate the budget.
Planning
Detail the roadmap to accomplish the deliverable, establish teams and staff resources, obtain agreement on approach and timeline.
Execution
Accomplish the work according to the project plan.
Management
Manage communications, resources, costs, deliverables, and other project-specific activities.
Review
Review the approach, execution, and management of the project to learn and implement improvements for future projects.
Agile or predictive
Determine the project management approach that best fits the organizational culture and project management requirements.
program management overview
initiate new strategic projects
Initiate new projects related to a major objective. Programs are generally developed with a strategic vision and cross multiple organizations during planning, execution, management, and other activities.
integrate multiple projects
A program may involve combining multiple projects that are already being executed. These projects will have common resources and overlap in the program plans.
scope management
Program scope management provides opportunities for cost reductions where duplicate activities exist and common solutions can be used across organizations or businesses.
global program management
Global program management covers the projects that span multiple geographic locations around the world. Generally, these initiatives span many time zones and need to be managed by multiple project managers within the different geographical areas.
program portfolios
Program portfolios may be established for multi-year programs that have recurring initiatives each year, for example.
cost management
Program cost management will generally require dedicated staff to handle financial obligations and account for the various aspects of global financial vehicles, such as purchasing from various countries that have different tax structures and accounting requirements.