Fundamentals of Programme Management in Government

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The Programme

Public Servants are faced with increasing expectations, shifting priorities as well as an increasingly complex, ambiguous and uncertain environment. Delivering government strategy requires a capability in project, programme and portfolio management.

This one-day Fundamentals of Programme Management in Government focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities of delivering complex programmes in the public sector. It draws on the unique insight and networks that the IPA brings to public sector project and programme management.

In addition to the management and co-ordination of multiple projects within a programme, programme management aligns projects with the organisation’s goals, maximises project performance and minimises risk. Course content is aligned with the PMI® The Standard for Program Management – Fourth Edition (2017). This is the definitive guide for individuals and organisations wishing to develop their programme management practices.

Who is this for?

Fundamentals of Programme Management in Government is aimed at:

• Sponsors of programmes wishing to understand the benefits of programme management and how best to implement it in their organisations.
• Experienced project managers moving into a programme management role.
• Members of programme management teams establishing or developing a Programme Management Office.
• Experienced programme managers who wish to re-fresh their learning based on the latest programme management best practices.
• Project managers reporting into a programme manager or programme office who will benefit from an understanding of how project and programme management interact effectively.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this training programme, participants will have learned:

• How to apply programme management processes, tools and techniques to your programme and within a public sector context;
• The programme management lifecycle and critical success factors for programmes;
• How to align the programme with organisational strategy and develop a programme roadmap;
• The importance of integrating project and change management disciplines in large public sector programme;
• Understanding how programme management can play a critical role in implementing your organisation’s strategy.

Course Content

Fundamentals of Programme Management in Government will cover the following areas:

• Introduction to Programme Management
• Programme Management in the Irish Public Sector
• Programme Strategy Alignment
• Programme Lifecycle Management
• Programme Benefits Management
• Programme Stakeholder Engagement
• Programme Governance
• Key Processes, Tools and Techniques
• Personal Action Planning