Program Management
– Is it different from Project Management?

Objective

To enable the participants effectively manage the projects of the clients and thereby satisfy the clients.

Course Coverage

  • Project - Program distinction
  • Setting up of PMO
  • Challenges, roles, responsibilities of PMO
  • Do's and Don'ts of efficient PMO
  • Strategic role of program management
  • Aligning strategy and organizational structure
  • Adopting appropriate project management methodology
  • Role of Program Manager
  • Influencing strategies and tactics; implementation of PMO
  • Putting strategies to work, Strategies Execution mapping
  • Leading with power and confidence
  • Social dynamics of program management
  • Different Perspectives
  • Pain areas
  • Tools & Benefits

Target Audience

  • Technical team in PL and above level in software companies
  • Team Managing the projects of vendors

Course Duration

Tow to Three days

Benefits to the organization

  • One stop shop for all delivery related information
  • Improved quality of deliverables
  • Various experiences and best practices shared
  • Better visibility into the Program Status
  • Proactive management of program issues and risks
  • Better control of delivery costs
  • Better management of project scope
  • Better communication with clients and stakeholders
  • Improved resource management
  • Rationale for PMO
  • Defining & Implementing a PMO
  • Levels & functions of PMO
  • Qualities of a high power PMO
  • Aligning Projects with Business Strategy
  • Collection of Metrics