Sl.No Domain Sub
Domain Task Task description Process/Tool To
1 Task 1 Perform an intial Program Assessment
By defining program Objective Requirement
and risk
to ensure program alighnment with organizational's strategic plan,objectives,priorities,vision and
mission statement
2 Task 2 Establish highlevel road map with milestone and
preliminary estimates
to obtain initial validation and approval from executive sponsor
3 Task 3 Define highlevel roadmap/framework to set baseline for program
definition,planning,and execution
4 Task 4 Define program mission statement by evaluation the stakeholders concerns
and expectation to to establish program direction
5 Task 5 Evaluate organization's capability by consulting with organizational leaders
to develop,validate and assess the program
objectives,priority,feasibility,readiness,an d alignment to organizational's strategic
plan
6 Task 6 identify the organizational benefits for the
potential program
using market analysis and high level cost benefit analysis
to develop preliminary scope and define benefits realization plan
7 Task 7 Estimate high level financial and non financial
benefits of the program
to obtain/maintain funding authorization and drive prioritization of projects with in
program
8 Task 8 evaluate program objective
relative to regulatory and legal constrains,social impacts,sustainability cultural considerations,political climate
and ethical concerns
to ensure stakeholder alignmnt and program deliverability
9 Task 9 Obtain organizational leadership approval for the
program
by presenting the progra charter with its hihg lvel costs,milestone schedule and
benefits
to receive authorization to initiate the program
10 Task 10
identify and evaluate integration opportunities and needs(for example, human capital and
human resource requirements and skill sets,facilities,assets,processes and systems) with
program objectives and operationsl activities
to align and integrate benefits within or across the organization
11 Task 11 Exploit strategic opportunities for change to maximize the realization of benefits for
the organization 12 St ra te gi c P rogra m Ma n age m en t
13 Task 1 Develop program charter Using inputs from all stakeholder,including sponsors
to initiate and design program and benefits
14 Task 2 translate strategic objectives into highlevel program scope statement stakeholders,including sponsorsby negotiating with to create a program scope description
15 Task 3 Develop high level milestone plan
using the goals and objectives of the program,applicable historical information
and other available resources(fro ex,WBS,scope statement,benefits
realization plan)
to align the program with the expectations of stakeholders,including
sponsors
16 Task 4 Develop accountability matrix by idendifying and assigning program
roles and responsibilities
to build the core team and to differentiate between program and
project resources
17 Task 5 Define standard measurement criteria for success
for all constituent projects
by analyzing stakeholders expectations and requirements cross constituent
projects
to monitor and control the program
18 task 6 Conduct program kick-off with key stakeholders by holding meeting to familiarize the organization with
program and obtain stakeholder buy-in
19 Task 7 develop a detailed program scope statement
By incorporating program vision and all internal and external objectives,goals,influences and variables
to facilitate overall planning
20 Task 8 Develop program WBS to determine,plan, and assign the
program task and deliverables
21 Task 9 Establish the program management plan and
schedule
by integrating plans for constituent projects and creating plans for supporting
program functions(for ex, quality,risk,communication,resources)
to effectively forecast,monitor and identify variances during program
execution
22 Task 10 Optimize program management plan
by identifying,reviewing, and leveling resource requirements(for ex,human resource,material,equipments,facilities,fin
ance)
to gain efficiencies and maximize productivity/synergies among constituent
projects
23 Task 11 Define Project management information system
by selecting tools and processes to share knowledge,intellectual property, and
documentation across constituent projects
to maximize synergies and savings in accordance with governance model
24 Task 12 Identify and manage unresolved project level issues
by establishing a monitoring and esclation mechanism and selecting a course of action consistent with program cnstrain
and objectives
to achieve program benefits
In it ia ti o n P rogra m li fe c yc le P la n n in g
25 Task 13 Develop transistion/integration/closure plan by defining exit criteria
to ensure all administrative.commericial,and contract
obligation are met upon program completion
26 Task 14 Develop key performance indicator
by using
decomposition/mapping/balanced score card(BSC)
to implement scope and quality management system within program
27 Task 15
Monitor Key human resource for program and project roles,including subcontractors, and
identify opportunities
to improve team motivation(for ex,develop compensation,incentive and
career alignment plans) and negotiate contracts, inorder to meet and/or exceed
benefits realization objectives
28 Task 16 Charter and initiate constituent projects by assigning project manager and
allocating appropriate resources to achieve program objectives
29 Task 17 Establish consistency
by deploying uniform standards,resources,infrastructure, tools,
and processes
to enable informed program decision making
30 Task 18 Establish communication feedback process to capture lessons learned and team's
experience throughout the program
31 Task 19 Lead human resource functions by training,coaching,mentoring and recognising the team to improve team engagement and achieve commitment to the program goals
32 Task 20
Review project manager's performance in executing the project in accordance with project
plan
to maximize their contribution to achieveing program goals
33 Task 21
Execute the appropriate program management plans(for
ex,quality,risk,communication,resourceing)
using tools identified in the planning phase and by auditing the results
to ensure the program outcomes meet stakeho;lder expectations and standards
34 Task 22 Consolidate project and program data using predefined program plan reporting
tools and method
to monitor and control the program performance and communicate to
stakeholders
35 Task 23 Evaluate the program's status to monitor and control the program while
maintaining current program information
36 Task 24 Approve closure of constituent projects upon completion of defined deliverables to ensure scope is compliant with functional overview
P rogra m li fe c yc le P la n n in g Exe cu ti o n
37 Task 25 Analys variance and trends in costs, schedule, quality, and risk
by comparing actual and forecast to planned values
to identify corrective actions or opportunities
38 Task 26 Update program plan
by incorporating corrective actions to ensure program resource are employed
effectively
to meet program objectives
39 Task 27
Manage program level issues(for ex,human resource
management,financial,technology,scheduling)
by identifying and selecting course of action consitent with program scope,constrains,and objectives
to achieve program benefits
40 task 28 manage changes in accordance with the change
management plan
to control
scope.quality,schedule,cost,contracts,risk and rewards
41 Task 29 conduct impact assessment for program changes
and recommend decisions
to obtain approval in accordance with the givernance model
42 task 30 manage risk in accordance with the risk
management plan to ensure benefits realization
43 Task 31 complete program performance analysis report
by comparing final values to planned values for scpe,quality,cost,schedule and
resource data
to determine program performance
44 Task 32 Obtain stakeholder approval for program closure to initiate close-out activities
45 Task 33
Execute the transition and/or close-out of all program and constituent project plans(for ex,perform administrative and PMIS program closure,archive program documents and lessons
learned, and transfer ongoing activities to functional organization)
to meet program objectives and/or going operational sustainability
46 Task 34 Conduct the post-review meeting by presenting the program performance
report
to obtain feedback and capture lessons learned
47 Task 35 Report lessons learned and best practices
observed and archive to the knowledge repository
to support future program and organizational improvement
48
49 Task 1 Develop the benefits realization plan and its
measurement criteria
to set the baseline for the program and communicate to stakeholders,including sponsors B en efi ts m an age m en t P rogra m li fe c yc le Con trol lin g Cl o si n g
50 Task 2 Identify and capture synergies and efficiencies identified throughout the program life cycle
to update and communicate the benefits realization plan to stakeholders,including
sponsors
51 Task 3
Develop sustainment plan that identifies the processes, measures,metrics,and tools necessary
for management of benefits beyond the completion of program
to ensure continued realization of intented benefits
52 Task 4 Monitor the metrics
by forecasting,analysing variances,developing what-if scenarios
and simulations and utilizing causal analysis)
to take corrective action in the program and maintain and/or potentially improve
benefits realization
53 Task 5
Verify that the close,transition, and integration of constituent projects and program meet or exceed
the benefit realization criteria
to achieve program's strategic objectives
54 task 6 maintain a benefit register and record program
progress
to report the benefit to stakeholders via the communication plan
55 Task 7
Analyse and update the benefit realization plan and sustainment plan for uncertainity,risk identification,risk mitigation and risk opportunity
to determine if corrective actions are necessary and communicate to
stakeholders
56 Task 8 Develop a transition plan to operations to guarantee sustainment of products and benefits delivered by the program
57
58 Task 1 Identify stakeholders,including sponsors, and
create the stakeholder matrix
to document their position relative to the program
59 Task 2
perform stakeholder analysis through historical analysis, persona;
experience,interviews,knowledge base, review of formal agreements(for ex, RFP,RFI,contracts) and
input from other sources
to create stakeholder management plan
60 Task 3
negotiate the support of stakeholders,including sponsors for the program while setting clear expectation and acceptance criteria(for ex, KPI),
for program benefits
to achieve and maintain their alignment to program objectives
61 Task 4 Generate and maintain visitbility for the program and confirm stakeholder support to achieve the program's strategic objectives
62 Task 5 Define and communications adapted to different
stakeholders,including sponsors to endure their support for the program
B en efi ts m an age m en t St ak eh o ld er m an age m en t
63 task 6
Evaluate risks identified by stakeholders,including sponsors and incorporate them in the program
risk management plan, as necessary
64 Task 7 Develop and foster relationships with stakeholders,including sponsors, to improve communication and enhance their support for the program
65
66 Task 1
Develop program and project management standards and
structure(governance,tools,finance, and reporting)
using industry best practices and organizational standards
to drive efficiency and consistency among projects and deliver program objectives
67 Task 2
Select governance model structure including policies,procdures,and standards that confirms program practices with organizations governance
structure
to deliver objectives consistent with organizational governance requirements
68 Task 3 Obtain authorizations and approvals through the
stage gate reviews
by presenting the program status to governance authorities
to proceed to the next phase of the program
69 Task 4
Evaluate key performance indicators(for ex,risks,financials,compliance,qualtiy,safety,stake
holder satisfaction)
to monitor benefits thoruoghout the program life cycle
70 Task 5
Develop and/or utilize Program management information system,and integrate different
processes as need
to manage program information and communicate status to stakeholders
71 task 6 Regularly evaluate new and existing risk that
impact strategic objectives
to present the updated risk management plan to governance board for approval
72 Task 7 Establish esclation policies and procedures to ensure risks are handled at the
appropriate level
73 Task 8
Develop and/or contribute to an information repository containing program-related lessons
learned,processes and documentation contributions
to support organizational best practices
74 Task 9 identify and apply lessons learned
to support and influence existing and future program or organizational
improvement
75 Task 10 Monitor the business environment, program
funtionality requirements, and benefits realization
ensure the program remains aligned with strategic objectives St ak eh o ld er m an age m en t Go ve rn an ce
76 Task 11 Develop and support the program integration management plan
to ensure operational alignment with program strategic objectivess
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Knowledge Specific to Domain
Business strategy, Business/ organizational objectives,
Economic forecasting, Feasibility analysis, Financial measurment and management
techniques, Funding models, Funding processes, Intellectual property laws and guidelines,
Legal and regulatory requirements, Marketing, Portfolio management, Program and consituent project charter
development, Program missiona d vision,
Public relation, Requirement analysis techniques,
Scenario analysis, Strategic planning and analysis, System implementation models and
methodologies, Trend analysis,
Bench marking, close out plans,procedure,technique and
policies,
Decomposition technique(ex, WBS), Financial closure processes,
Logistic management, performance and quality metrics,
phase gate reviews, procurement management, prodcut/service development phases, program and constituent proect charter
development, program and project change requests,
program initiation plan, program management plan, quality control and management tools
and techniques, resource estimation(human and
material), resource leveling techniques,
root cause analysis, schedule management,
techniques and tools, scope management, service level agreements,
statistical analysis, strategic planning and analysis,
SWOT analysis, Talent evaluation, Team competency assessment
techniques, training methodologies,
Bench marking, close out plans,procedure,technique and
policies,
Decomposition technique(ex, WBS), Financial closure processes,
Logistic management, performance and quality metrics,
phase gate reviews, procurement management, prodcut/service development phases, program and constituent proect charter
development, program and project change requests,
program initiation plan, program management plan, quality control and management tools
and techniques, resource estimation(human and
material), resource leveling techniques,
root cause analysis, schedule management,
techniques and tools, scope management, service level agreements,
statistical analysis, strategic planning and analysis,
SWOT analysis, Talent evaluation, Team competency assessment
techniques, training methodologies,
Bench marking, close out plans,procedure,technique and
policies,
Decomposition technique(ex, WBS), Financial closure processes,
Logistic management, performance and quality metrics,
phase gate reviews, procurement management, prodcut/service development phases, program and constituent proect charter
development, program and project change requests,
program initiation plan, program management plan, quality control and management tools
and techniques, resource estimation(human and
material), resource leveling techniques,
root cause analysis, schedule management,
techniques and tools, scope management, service level agreements,
statistical analysis, strategic planning and analysis,
SWOT analysis, Talent evaluation, Team competency assessment
techniques, training methodologies,
Benefit optimization, Business value measurement,
Decision tree analysis, maintenance and susitainment of
program benefits post deliveryperformance and qualtiy metrics,
customer relationship management, customer satisfation measurement,
Expectation management, Public relations, Benefit optimization, Business value measurement,
Decision tree analysis, maintenance and susitainment of
program benefits post deliveryperformance and qualtiy metrics,
customer relationship management, customer satisfation measurement,
Expectation management, Public relations,
Archiving tools and techniques, Business/organization objectives, Close-out plan,procedures,techniques
and policies, Composition and responsibility of the
program management office, Financial closure procedure, governance processes and procedures,
Metric definition and measurement techniques, Performance analysis and reporting techniques(EVA-Earned value analysis),
Phase gate reviews, Program and project change requests,
Archiving tools and techniques, Business/organization objectives, Close-out plan,procedures,techniques
and policies, Composition and responsibility of the
program management office, Financial closure procedure, governance processes and procedures,
Metric definition and measurement techniques, Performance analysis and reporting techniques(EVA-Earned value analysis),
Phase gate reviews, Program and project change requests,