Log in to post a comment, or create an account if you don't have one already. Excellent post; the use of the terms project and programme interchangeably is sadly very familiar. Naturally a Project Manager ought to be giving thought to how their project's output will translate into benefits for their client, but this can quickly blur the distinction.
This is especially apparent when there seem to be Projects within Programmes within Programmes, and even more so in the absence of effective Programme Management elements of which are at risk of being left to the Project Manager! Search the APM website. Home Blog What is the difference between a project and programme? A mission to the moon might help.
Login to add to CPD log. Login to bookmark this. Written by James Lesingham James Lesingham graduates from Bournemouth University this year with a degree in Business Studies and joins a defence company as a graduate trainee in Autumn Join the conversation! I really like this explanation, easy to remember and recount! This article provides several ways to think about the difference between projects and programs, but in very simple terms you can think of the major difference between projects and programs as being that programs are concerned with doing the right things, and projects are concerned with doing things right.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The table of differences is succinct and very useful. For example, programme managers are typically planning for several years hence, whereas a project manager is typically planning for the next few months maybe at most up to a year or two. Very nice article. During program execution multiple projects are planned and executed , some of them terminated before time.
Thanks for the comment. Hi Denis, I was looking for info on program management on web and found very few and shallow pieces. Your articles are indeed in-depth and interesting ones. Appreciate all your help in advance. Share Tweet Share Share Pin. The Difference Between a Project and a Program. Related Posts. Dave W Farthing says The table of differences is succinct and very useful. Rajashree says Hi Very nice article. This programme would be a collection of different projects, like one for updating the operating system and another for sourcing the resources and raw materials, along with the legal, business and support elements.
Programme management would manage the dependencies , so each project gets what it needs. Programme managers are usually less hands-on, but must view the bigger picture and visualise the benefits that individual projects will have on the whole programme.
Managing relationships with project managers and their teams, freeing up resources and resolving conflicts. Creates a detailed project plan for the resources, cost, timeliness and delivery.
Half Double Certification. House of PMO Essentials. Stakeholder Engagement. Skip to main content. Browse our certifications. Open page navigation. Published: 26 July A project refers to a specific, singular endeavour to deliver a tangible output. A program refers to multiple projects which are managed and delivered as a single package. Structure: The components of a project are specific and exact. The scope and goals of a project are well-defined — while programs are typically less clear-cut.
Because a program covers multiple projects — a program team tends to be larger as it also incorporates the project managers and their project team members. Effort: A project represents a single, focused endeavour. A program is a collection of projects — together all the projects form a connected package of work. The different projects complement each other to assist the program in achieving its overall objectives.
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