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Overview
Programme manager work is about coordinating several projects at the same time so plans, budgets, resources and project dependencies support the wider programme goal.
In job descriptions, look for project plans, programme metrics, budgets, resource planning, logistics, staff management, financial viability, business development and reporting across project managers.
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Programme managers work above individual project plans, connecting several project managers, budgets and schedules. They check whether projects fit together, remove conflicts between priorities and keep the programme useful for the organisation.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include programme and project management, financial viability, metrics, resource planning, logistics, budget control, staff management and project information. Some posts lean toward business development, governance or performance analysis.
Salary context
Salary context depends on budget size, number of projects, decision authority and accountability for profitability or strategic outcomes. Coordinating a portfolio with staff and financial control differs from supporting one narrow programme workstream.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward portfolio management, programme director roles, operational leadership, strategy and planning management, business development or governance work. Strong financial and reporting experience often broadens the next step.
Good to know
Check how many projects sit inside the programme and who owns budgets, staffing and priorities. Look for project metrics, resource planning, legal requirements, logistics, profitability and contact with senior managers.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Project Management Specialists
13-1082.00
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Open in O*NETInformation Technology Project Managers
15-1299.09
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Policy and planning managers (1213)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c94f3565-d987-431f-a46b-6f4e018e0bd7 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 1213.4 |
| ISCO group | 1213 |
| Concept type | Occupation |