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