Program Manager - Planning - Education

The Key Result Areas (KRAs) for a Program Manager in Planning typically include:

1. Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing strategic plans to guide the direction of programs and projects. This involves aligning program objectives with the overall goals and priorities of the organization.

2. Resource Planning: Managing resources, including budget, personnel, and equipment, to ensure the successful execution of programs. This includes forecasting resource requirements, allocating resources efficiently, and optimizing resource utilization.

3. Timeline Management: Developing timelines and schedules to ensure timely completion of program milestones and deliverables. This involves identifying critical path activities, managing dependencies, and proactively addressing schedule risks and delays.

4. Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that may impact program objectives and outcomes. This includes developing risk management plans, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and monitoring risk throughout the program lifecycle.

5. Stakeholder Management: Engaging and communicating with stakeholders to understand their requirements, expectations, and concerns. This involves establishing effective communication channels, managing stakeholder relationships, and addressing stakeholder feedback and issues.

6. Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitoring program performance against established goals and metrics. This includes collecting and analysing data, tracking progress, and preparing regular reports for stakeholders and management review.

7. Change Management: Managing changes to program scope, objectives, and requirements. This includes evaluating change requests, assessing their impact on program outcomes, and implementing change control processes to ensure that changes are properly documented and approved.

8. Quality Assurance: Implementing quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure that program deliverables meet quality standards and requirements. This includes conducting quality reviews, audits, and inspections to identify and address quality issues.

9. Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing measures to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness. This involves soliciting feedback from stakeholders, conducting lessons learned sessions, and implementing best practices.

10. Compliance and Governance: Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and standards governing program management. This includes adhering to organizational policies and procedures, as well as industry-specific regulations and guidelines.