Programme Management
What is Programme Management?
Whilst there is a strong link between projects and programmes it is important to understand the differences in order to correctly define programme management.
Programme management is strategic in nature, often deals with 'the unknown', highly cross-functional and integrates individual elements of related projects in order to achieve business value.
A programme may need to structure a series of projects. These projects may then be managed by project managers and the programme managed by a programme manager. Programme and project management techniques are then utilised in association.
Some Of The differences between Programmes & Projects Include:
Programmes...
- Normally large / complex threads of work
- Have a vision of an end state or outcome . but no clearly defined path to get there
- The path is discovered gradually and projects are often formed to deliver specific outputs
- Usually major strategic level investments
- Example: 'Productivity Improvement Program'
Projects...
- Have a clear start, middle and end
- Deliver specific outputs
- Have a clear path forwards
- Example: New HR management system
PM-Partners group Programme Management Services
PM-Partners work alongside your organisation to develop and implement programme management methods and practices in line with accepted global standards such as the PMI Standard for Program Management (2nd ed) or the OGC's Managing Successful Programmes.
PM-Partners also offer programme management education services. We are an APMG Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) for Managing Successful Programmes, a PMI Global Registered Education Provider, and can provide individuals and organisations with assistance in all manner of training, certification and process development.
