Program Management
Program Management is a strategic discipline that involves coordinating multiple related projects to achieve broader organizational goals and benefits. It focuses on aligning projects with business objectives, managing interdependencies, and optimizing resources across the program. Unlike project management, which deals with individual projects, program management ensures that the collective outcomes deliver value beyond the sum of the parts.
Developers should learn program management when working in large-scale or complex environments where multiple projects must be integrated, such as in enterprise software development, product launches, or digital transformations. It helps in prioritizing initiatives, mitigating risks across projects, and ensuring that technical efforts align with strategic business outcomes, making it valuable for senior developers, tech leads, or those transitioning into leadership roles.