The document outlines the concepts of project management and program management, highlighting their key differences and required skills. Project managers focus on individual projects with specific goals and timelines, whereas program managers oversee multiple interconnected projects aimed at achieving strategic objectives. It emphasizes the collaboration between both roles for effective project delivery and resource allocation.

2. Agenda
What is Project Management ?
What is Program Management ?
Key differences between Project and Program Management
Required skills and competencies
Agenda

3. Handling multiple projects and aligning them.
B
Providing strategic planning for long term vision
C
Focusing on resource allocation for a single project
D
Handling day to day project tasks
A
What is the primary responsibility of program manager in an organization ?

4. What Is Project Management ?
Project Management involves planning, organizing, and executing
endeavors with clear objectives, timelines
Lead the entire project lifecycle
Working with stakeholders
Creating detailed plans

5. What Is Program Management ?
Program Management coordinates multiple interconnected projects to
achieve strategic business objectives.
Resource management
Risk mitigation
Maintaining a holistic view

6. What Is Program Management ?
Program Manager
• A Project Manager focuses on a single
project
• Project Managers work to achieve
specific project goals, which are usually
well-defined and time-bound.
• Projects generally have shorter
timeframes, with a clear start and end
date.
• Project Managers concentrate on
managing resources dedicated to their
specific project.
• Program Manager handles a group of
related projects with interconnected
objectives
• Program Managers are concerned with
achieving strategic business outcomes.
• Program Managers, dealing with multiple
projects, work on longer timelines.
• Program Managers are responsible for
allocating resources across various
projects within the program.
Project Manager

7. Required Skills and Competencies

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3
4
5
Budgeting Communication
Project Initiation Leadership
Time Management
Project Manager Skills

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3
4
5
Risk Analysis Change Management
Strategic Vision Stakeholder Management
Conflict Resolution
Program Manager Skills

10. The Synergy Between Project Management and Program Management
Project Managers and Program Managers collaborate, creating synergy for
efficient project delivery. They share data and strategic guidance to achieve
organizational goals.
Project Manager Program Manager