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PMI Washington, DC Chapter. The Standard for Program Management: A Primer. A. Andrew Anderson, President Kriste Jordan, VP Professional Development October 17, 2006. Purpose of this Presentation. Provide an Overview of The Program Management Standard
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PMI Washington, DC Chapter The Standard for Program Management: A Primer A. Andrew Anderson, President Kriste Jordan, VP Professional Development October 17, 2006
Purpose of this Presentation Provide an Overview of The Program Management Standard The Emerging Program Management Credential
2003 OPM3 2006 Program Management 2006 Portfolio Management …And Many More 1987 2000 1983 1996 2004 Evolution of a Standard
What is a PMI Standard? • A document that defines what to measure against • A document created by an appropriate diverse group through an open consensus-building process • A document covering commonly accepted knowledge and/or practices and dealing with core concepts for the practice of the profession • A document consistent with PMI’s Standards Setting Process and published as a project management standard
Project Initiation Project Team Formed Project Team Drafts Standard Exposure Draft (ED) Period (60 Days) About 27 Months Evaluate ED Comments (90 Days) Publishing Process (120 Days) Typical Projects are planned for 36 Months or less Standard Available PMI Standards Project Schedule
New Edition of Standard Published Standard Published New Project Team formed and the Standard is revised with a planned schedule of 3 years One year of Celebrations One year of Schedule Reserve PMI Plans for a five year refresh cycle for all Standards PMI Life Cycle Plan for Standards
The Framework • Dual Purpose of the Program Mgmt Standard: • Describe generally recognized good practices • Explain context of portfolio and project management • Provide a common lexicon to promote communication among: • Project Managers • Program Managers • Portfolio Managers • Senior Managers, and other stakeholders
What is a Program? • A group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing individually. • May include ongoing operations, but is NOT to be confused with cyclical streams. • May deliver collective capability or share a common attribute. • Focus is on project interdependencies and determining optimum pacing. The Standard for Program Management, p.4
Pop Quiz When does a large project become a program?
A Large Project Becomes a Program… If split into multiple related projects WITH Explicit management of the benefits
“We Three Themes” • Themes of Program Management • Benefits Management • Program Stakeholder Management • Program Governance The Standard for Program Management, p.9
Life Cycle Considerations, Phases • Pre-Program Set Up • Deliver the Benefits • Program Set Up • Close the Program • Establish Program Management and Technical Infrastructure The Standard for Program Management, p.22 through p.28
Program Management Processes Three Themes, Five Life Cycle Phases, Five Process Groups 39 Processes: Inputs and Outputs Only Nine PMBOK Knowledge Areas
Sample Process Interface Planning Outputs Inputs 1 Interface management plan 2 Program interfaces 3 Program schedule (updates) 4 Requirements for individual project communications planning 1 Communications management plan 2 Staffing management plan 3 Program schedule 4 Risk register 5 Stakeholder analysis chart 6 Program work breakdown structure (WBS) The Standard for Program Management, p.41
The PgMP • Sequence of Assessments • Extensive Application Process; Panel Review • Multiple Choice Exam • Multi-Rater Assessment • Neither CAPM nor PMP credential a prerequisite • 60 PDUs required every three years to remain certified.
Remaining Questions • When can I apply for it? • How much will it cost? • When can I receive the exam specification? • Keep an eye on: • The FAQ webpage on www.pmi.org • PMI broadcast emails
In Summary… • Program Management Standard Released in May • 3 Themes, 5 Process Groups, 39 Processes • PgMP Credential Forthcoming
For More Details www.pmi.org A. Andrew Anderson, Chapter President President@pmiwdc.org 703-683-4804 Kriste Jordan, VP Professional Development VPProfessionalDevelopment@pmiwdc.org 703-683-4804