Program management is defined as the application of knowledge, skills, and principles to a program to achieve the

program objectives and to obtain benefits and control not available by managing program components individually.

      A program component refers to projects and other programs within a program.

 Actions related to these program and project-level interdependencies may include: 

  • * Aligning with the organizational or strategic direction that affects program and project goals and objectives; 

  • * Allocating the program scope into program components; 

  • * Managing interdependencies among the components of the program to best serve the program; 

  • * Managing program risks that may impact multiple projects in the program; 

  • * Resolving constraints and conflicts that affect multiple projects within the program; 

  • * Resolving issues between component projects and the program level.