Managing programs

A Program is a large IT project that is sufficiently complex to require that it be broken up into smaller sub-projects. Each sub-project typically has its own schedule, budget, and project manager or project lead. The program manager coordinates activities across these sub-projects to meet the overall program objectives. In

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, a Project can be included in only one Program. However, it can also be included in one or more Project Portfolios.

A program can consists of hierarchy of sub-projects and sub-programs. The financial values of all sub-projects and sub-programs are rolled up to the parent program. This feature is useful in creating a hierarchy of projects or programs that are dependent on each other.

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You must have the ITBM Project Management Office permission to create a hierarchical program.

You can create Programs by selecting Projects that are already in the system. In addition, you can create new hierarchical programs to include in a parent program. You can then include the programs in project portfolios.

You can configure your Home page to display a list of the Programs that are important to you. You can use the Programs window to create a new Program, and edit or delete a Program. Also, you can view the details for any Program on the list.

Use the Personalize Page option to select the fields to display and the fields available for searching for a Program.

 

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