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PROGRAM VS
PROJECT
MANAGEMENTWhat is the Difference?
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Agenda
1) What are the Roles of the Project Manager and Program Manager?
2) Managing Programs and Projects – Similarities and Differences
3) Can a Project Manager become a Program Manager?
Definitions
Project: Single endeavor
undertaken to create a unique
product, service or result.
Program: Collection of interrelated
and often interdependent projects
managed and delivered as a single
package.
What is the Role of the Project Manager?
Manage scope, program and resources.
Focus on deliverables which must be achieved
within certain time and cost constraints.
Responsible for project team and its performance.
Takes a deeper view and deals with more
technical issues.
and…
What is the Role of the Project Manager
In the context of a program:
Ensure project delivery is in accordance with
program requirements.
If a project is in delay, develop mitigation
strategies to avoid impact on interdependent
projects and/or overall program.
What is the Role of the Program Manager?
Must have strategic vision of the benefits the program will
deliver. Looks at the bigger picture.
Focus on strategy and implementation.
Program/sequence projects to achieve optimum
outcome.
Must articulate goals and objectives of the program.
and…
What is the Role of the Program Manager?
In relation to projects:
Oversee all projects comprising the program to ensure it
achieves its outcomes.
Understand interrelationships and interdependencies
between different projects.
Manage multiple teams.
Provide support and guidance to project teams.
What are the Similarities?
Both are temporary.
Both add value.
Both are managed by a team within certain cost and time
criteria.
Both are aligned to strategic objectives with defined
outcomes.
Both deliver change.
What are the Differences?
A program is strategic. A project is more tactical.
The wider team on a program is bigger.
A program has more uncertainty than a project.
A program is typically longer and often split into
phases.
A program is more susceptible to market changes and
fluctuating business objectives.
Program management – “doing the right things”
Project management – “doing things right”
What are the Differences – Organization?
Project D Project E
PMO
Client
Program Manager
Project CProject BProject A
Commissioning Handover
Cost Consultant Specialist Advisors
Client
Project Manager
ConstructionProcurementDesign
Program Management
Project Management
Program Management – A Few
Examples…
Waterfront Toronto
Key highlights:
Conversion of industrial land
into a vibrant mixed-use
waterfront community
800 acres
$1.25B
23 major projects:
River and associated
flood protection works
New roads, bridges
and infrastructure
New parks and
wetlands
7-year program
Canada Post Corporation
Key highlights:
Program management
services for entire network of
post offices across Canada
28-year program (1995-
2023)
Over 700 projects since 1995
from $50k - $100m
Creation of historical cost
and schedule database
Updating of procurement,
contract, reporting and
project implementation
processes
Major Postal Transformation
program spanning all
aspects of operation
Alberta Infrastructure
Key highlights:
Part of Alberta’s largest school program
ever
12 schools split into two packages including:
New builds
Additions
Replacement schools
Modernizations/upgrades
2-year program
Large Masterplanned Community in Dubai
Key highlights (Phase 1):
535 hectares
26 plots
Population of circa
500,000
Includes:
6,500 residential units
39km of roads
including 2 major
arterials
5 major junctions
29 internal bridges
6 132/11kV substations
3 district cooling
plants
Utilities infrastructure
4-year program
Large Multinational Oil Company
Key highlights:
Network of 1,000 service
stations
Includes:
Minor refurbishments
Major rebuilds
Brand-new service
stations
Marketing campaigns
Individual projects aligned
to financial year CAPEX
7-year program
Can a Project Manager become a
Program Manager?
If you can:
Think and plan strategically
See the bigger picture
Understand strategic business objectives
Articulate goals and objectives at the program
level
Think of project interdependencies
Then YES of course!
AND
You have very good people and business skills
Can a Project Manager become a
Program Manager?
Question: Do you have to be a Project Manager before
becoming a Program Manager?
Answer: Not necessarily, however a Program Manager with
Project Management experience is better at:
Understanding the importance of delivery to time and budget
Appreciating the challenges regularly faced during project
delivery
Understanding the complex logistics often associated with
projects
Understanding the impact of project delays and the
importance of mitigation strategies
Understanding the nuances between different projects – no
two projects are alike!
Taking a deeper view when required to help resolve issues on
individual projects to the benefit of the overall program
Please don´t forget to collect your
CPD certificate during the event
from any of the CPD collection
points.
THANK YOUfor attending the presentation
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