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Programme management example

FAQsWhat is programme management?

Programme management

is the coordinated organisation, direction, and oversight of multiple related projects

and initiatives to achieve strategic goals and realise significant benefits. Leading authorities define it as the application of knowledge, skills, and techniques to meet a programme’s objectives and deliver lasting value aligned with organisational strategy. By linking project outcomes to broader business aims, programme management ensures effective governance, resource allocation, and benefits realisation.Programme vs project managementProgramme management and

project management are closely related but have distinct purposes and approaches:Aspect

Programme managementProject management

FocusStrategic objectives; benefits realisation

Specific deliverables; outputs

Scope

Coordinating multiple, related

projects

One project at a time

Time frame
Long-term, ongoing

Defined start and end logo

Manager roleProgramme managerProject managerSuccess criteriaStrategic alignment and realised benefitsProject scope, time, cost, and qualityMethodologiesMSP, PMIPRINCE2, PMI PMBOKProgramme management frameworksProven frameworks and methodologies bring structure and efficiency to programme management. Some of the most utilised include:MSP (Managing Successful Programmes): Widely used in the UK, MSP provides principles and processes for managing complex programmes. It emphasises leadership, benefits realisation, governance, and risk management.PMI (Project Management Institute

) Standard for Program Management:

Globally recognised, the PMI standard focuses on aligning programme outcomes with organisational strategy, stakeholder engagement, and progressive elaboration of programme benefits.PRINCE2

:

While primarily for projects, PRINCE2 techniques are often tailored within a programme context to ensure consistency and effective control across projects.
Agile Programme Management:

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