Clarity Glossary for Project and Portfolio Management

Program Management

Program management describes the coordinated management of multiple related projects.

Explanation

In program management, multiple projectsProjectA project is a temporary initiative with clearly defined objectives, resources, and a specific outcome. are managed together to achieve an overarching strategic objective.

Unlike multiproject management, the projects within a program are interconnected in terms of content. This coordination makes it possible to account for dependencies between projects and to leverage synergies.

Program management helps organizations successfully implement complex transformations or large strategic initiatives.

Synonyms and Abbreviations

  • Program Coordination: coordination of multiple related projects
  • Program Governance: oversight and control of a program and its projects

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