| Projects | Programs |
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| Scope |
Projects have defined objectives. Scope is progressively detailed throughout the first two phases of the project life cycle. |
Programs determine project objectives, broad scope and desired benefits. |
| Change |
Project managers implement processes to keep project change managed and controlled. |
Program managers may control program change by altering project scope, varying commencement dates and/ or directing the rate of project progress. |
| Planning |
Project managers develop progressively more detailed plans throughout the project life cycle. |
Program managers develop the program plan and may later need to adjust this to meet planned targets. |
| Management |
Project managers manage the project team to meet the project objectives. |
Program managers manage the program staff and the project managers, providing vision and overall leadership. |
| Success |
Success is measured by product and project quality, timeliness, budget compliance, and degree of customer satisfaction. |
Success is measured by the degree to which the program satisfies the needs and benefits for which it was undertaken. |
| Monitoring |
Project managers monitor and control the work of producing the project's products, services or results. |
Program managers monitor project progress to ensure the overall goals, schedules, budget, and benefits of the program will be met. |
