| Program |
A collection of related projects managed together to achieve strategic objectives. |
| Stakeholder |
Any individual or group affected by or having an interest in the outcome of a project or program. |
| Benefit Realization |
The process of ensuring that the outcomes of a program or project meet the strategic goals set. |
| Program Governance |
The structure, policies, and procedures that ensure program alignment with organizational objectives. |
| Dependency |
A relationship between two or more projects where one depends on the outcomes of the other. |
| Program Charter |
A formal document that authorizes the existence of a program and provides the project manager with the authority to manage it. |
| Resource Leveling |
A technique in program management that adjusts project schedules based on resource constraints to balance demand. |
| Program Risk Management |
Identifying, analyzing, and responding to risks within a program's multiple projects. |
| Synergy |
The combined effort of different projects in a program, producing greater results together than separately. |
| Portfolio Management |
The centralized management of one or more portfolios that include programs and projects to achieve strategic goals. |
| Program Sponsor |
An executive or entity responsible for providing resources and support for the program and ensuring its success. |
| Program Lifecycle |
The phases a program goes through from initiation to closure, often aligned with the project management lifecycle. |
| Program Integration |
The coordination and alignment of all program components to achieve a unified outcome. |
