Program Management

Definition of Program Management by CPC

Program Management (@ CPC) is a

set of methods and tasks (individually applicable according to the specific needs)
an organization can use (our clients and ourselves)
to enable management of (successfully coordination and integration of various)
a group of similar projects (similar in terms of scope)
to fulfil one superior target (that affects many parts of or the whole company)
without replacing individual project management. (this is responsible for the content in one)

Various projects can be managed more effectively and easily to fulfil a final goal.
Programs lead to a high transparency due to the overview the program setup offers.
Efficiency enhancement and optimal alignment: Projects share resources saving time and costs. → Synergy effects!
A program links strategies and projects.
Knowledge and talent transfer between different projects is possible.
Estimation of risk probability and impact becomes more reliable.
Effort estimation is facilitated as many projects fulfil the same work packages.
Projects share the same program policies and stakeholder approach.