Project Close-out

▲    Provide representation or input to lessons learned reviews

▲    Sign off on project completion

The terms “program” and “project” management are often used interchangeably. However, within this document the two terms and concepts are separate and distinct. Program management is defined as a group or series of related projects and ongoing systems/applications managed in a coordinated way to achieve resource, cost and quality efficiencies not available to individual projects. Programs generally support strategic goals and objectives, while projects may be more targeted in focus. The program manager has responsibility for the management of a series of related projects and the management of the corresponding Project Managers. 

General Functions

▲          Plan, organize, staff, direct, control and coordinate

▲          Recommend composition of own program team

▲          Own and guide the program

▲          Reward and recognize performance

▲          Is accountable for cost, schedule, quality and scope

▲    Resolve any outstanding issues among the project teams that cannot be resolved within the team