Best Practices for the Multi-Project Manager
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Best Practices for the Multi-Project Manager Course
Introduction:
The Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification is a prestigious credential offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to demonstrate the capabilities of professionals who excel in managing multiple interconnected projects, also known as programs, that align with an organization's strategic objectives. The establishment of program management standards was identified as a necessity during the development of PMI's Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3®), which comprehensively evaluates project, program, and portfolio management practices.
The PgMP certification acknowledges individuals who possess a proven track record of experience, expertise, and performance in overseeing multiple interrelated projects that are in line with an organization's goals and strategic vision. As candidates for the PgMP, these professionals assume the responsibility of effectively managing program resources, ensuring its ultimate success, and making critical decisions that advance strategic and business objectives. Their role extends to modifying program elements as needed, all while ensuring the program's overall success and acceptance.
By earning the PgMP certification, professionals demonstrate their ability to navigate complex program management challenges, align projects with strategic objectives, and deliver exceptional outcomes. The credential serves as a testament to their proficiency in program management and their commitment to driving organizational success.
Join us in pursuing the PgMP certification to elevate your program management skills and demonstrate your expertise in overseeing interconnected projects. By acquiring this distinguished credential, you will enhance your professional reputation, expand your career opportunities, and contribute to the success of your organization's strategic initiatives.
Course Objectives:
The participants will gain a detailed knowledge and understanding of how Program managers define and initiate programs, assign project managers to manage cost, schedule, and performance of component projects, and oversee multiple projects directed to achieving the strategic goals.
Who Should Attend?
Managers of PMs, PMP, project manager, program manager, portfolio manager, PMO manager, Project management office director, program management office manager, Senior PM practitioners.
Course Outlines:
Overview
- The Program Management Environment
- Project management body of knowledge (PMBOK)
- Project, Program and Portfolio
- Understand the Relation of Program Management to the Business Environment
- Objectives of Organizational Governance
- The Relationship of Portfolio and Change Management to Program Management
- The Program Life Cycles: The Program Road Map
- How Program and Product Lifecycle Differ?
- Using the Program Life Cycle for Organizational Success
- Benefits Management for Programs
- Program Stakeholders Management and Communication
- Program Governance through Phase Gate Reviews
- Developing the Soft Side of the Program Manager
- Leading through Effective Communication of Vision
- Influencing Skills
- Negotiation Skills
Program Management Process Groups
Initiating Processes
- The Program Initiation Team
- Defining the Program Mission
- Elaborating Program Scope
- The Program Charter
- Program Benefits Delivery
- Program Stakeholders Analysis
- Workshop: Review Questions
Planning Processes
- Key Deliverable of Program Planning
- Program Management Plan
- Program Planning Integration
- Formalizing the Program Scope
- Developing Program Work Breakdown Structure
- Program Estimating and Budgeting
- Planning Program Resources
- Schedule Program Work
- Planning Program Communication
- Risk Management Planning
Planning Processes (Cont.)
- Program Purchase Planning
- Program Contract Planning
- Positioning the Program For Success
- Planning Throughout the Program Life Cycle
- Workshop: Review Questions
Execution Processes
- Managing Program Execution
- Delivering Program Work
- Overcoming Obstacles to Success – Issues and Constraints
- Tracking Program Progress
- Program Change Management
- Chartering and Transitioning Constituent Projects
- The Program Team
- Team Building
- Performance Assessment
- Career Development
- Program Stakeholders Management
- Program Communication and Information Distribution
- Program Quality Assurance
- Program Contract Execution
- Workshop: Review Questions
Execution Processes (Cont.)
- Program Communication And Information Distribution
- Program Quality Assurance
- Program Contract Execution
- Workshop: Review Questions
Monitoring and Controlling Process Group
- The Monitoring and Controlling Process
- Gather and Report Performance Data
- Assemble and Analyze Program Data
- Take Corrective Action
- Program Change Control
- Identify, Document and Evaluate Program Change Request
- Communicate Program Change Request Decisions
- Program Issue Management
- Program Communication and Reporting
- Types of Program Internal Control
- Workshop: Review Questions