Programme Management

The master plan gives rise to a large number of different yet interrelated projects which are combined in so-called programmes. However, programme management goes far beyond a parallel processing of these different projects. It is the task of programme management to structure the entire project, to outline the interdependencies of spatial, chronological, capacity-related and financial factors, and to define the overall objectives and general framework. A detailed focus on an individual project is much less important; what really matters in programme management is a careful fine-tuning of an accurate account of these interdependencies and all influencing factors.

Scope

Multiple project management
Project integration management
Project interoperability / interfaces management
Elaboration as a decision-making basis
Definition of project goals
Performance management
Identification / management of critical paths / constraints
Project-specific financial planning / cost management / business planning
Quality management
Communication management
Issue / risk management
Project schedule / time / milestone management
Resource management
Value / benefit management
Organisational change management
Stakeholder change management
Report management
Key metrics / executive dashboard reporting
Methods and tools
Training

Benefits

Project integration is based on a single common goal
Avoids stranded costs
Keeps everything under control and can minimise the impact on the overall programme in case of changes in individual projects
Improved communication
Identifies conflicts of interest
Helps to solve conflicts
Provides management with key support
Decision-making and evaluations take the overall context into account