Programme Manager throughout the Programme Life Cycle 

Programme Manager throughout the programme life cycle – Planning

The programme manager is responsible for planning the programme. This will start at the beginning of the programme by identifying a list of contributing projects and then having the project managers produce a plan and schedule for their work.

The programme manager takes the outputs from the projects and, in conjunction with the project managers, identifies the relationships between the project and their interdependencies.

This will result in a programme plan that can be put into action.

Monitoring and controlling the plan

The programme manager is responsible for ensuring that the projects produce their outputs on time, on cost to the appropriate standard.  The programme manager will authorise the projects to proceed after each stage of work and will accept the completed products.

Any problems must be addressed and appropriate action taken.  The programme manager must manage the inter-dependencies between the projects.  This may include starting new projects, stopping projects and accelerating projects.

Managing communications

The programme manager must make sure that communications to the programme stakeholders is completed in a timely manner and that all information required is collated and issued.  This not only includes external stakeholders but those within the programme team and the projects themselves.

The communications will most likely be distilled from the information being reported from the projects so it is important that the programme manager specifies his/her requirement for information at the start of each project (and each project phase).

Managing risks and issues

Risks at project level may well have knock on effects at programme level because they cause problems for other projects.  As such it is important that the programme manager ensures that the project manager refers upwards all risks within the project that might affect the programme.

This enables the programme manager to assess these project risks along with any specifically programme related risks identified in the normal manner.  The risk management process in terms of assessment and action is largely the same at both levels, although the impacts may be greater at programme level.

Benefits management. A key responsibility of the programme manager is to ensure that benefits are realised as a result of the outputs from the projects being implemented within the business.

At the end of each phase of the programme the manager must make sure that the outputs are accepted by the business and a formal benefits realisation plan is in place.  The programme manager must make sure that the benefits realisation plan is developed before the outputs are delivered.

APM – Project Management Qualification Masterclass

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APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) is an internationally recognised knowledge based qualification (IPMA Level D) that enables you to satisfy the needs of modern-day projects by fully participating in project endeavours ranging from individual assignments to large capital projects. It is the benchmark qualification for anyone embarking on a project management career, or looking to add project management to their portfolio of skills.

• The Project Management Qualification for APM Certified Project Managers
• Mapped and aligned to the APM Body of Knowledge 8th Edition
• Simple step-by-step streaming videos
• Solid preparation for your APM PMQ exam in three powerful and logical video study groups
• Each with detailed a Handbook – chock full of self-assessment exercises, quizzes and sample exam questions
• Designed for project managers, project team members and business professionals

About this course

Projex Academy’s APM Project Management Qualification self-study video training contains all the training and materials you need to attain your APM PMQ Qualification – without attending a classroom!

The good news is that there are no formal prerequisites for sitting the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) exam. You do not need to hold any other APM qualification beforehand, and there is no mandatory experience requirement

This masterclass will give you a firm understanding of the core skills needed to be a successful project manager. Our fully-accredited e-learning allows you to learn at a pace that suits you, at home or on the go.

What is included?

The APM PMQ MASTERCLASS is designed for project managers, project team members, and all professionals who want to improve their career scope using best practice in project management within any industry.

Our Masterclass online learning for APM PMQ combines approximately 15 hours of online learning, with simple to understand HD video lessons, presentation and study material for students to download and enjoy at their own pace and time. Extremely cost effective, extremely knowledge effective and guaranteed to boost your career.