Programförvaltning

Programförvaltning is a Swedish term that translates to program management or program governance. It refers to the overall management and oversight of a group of related projects that are undertaken to achieve a specific strategic objective. Unlike project management, which focuses on individual projects, programförvaltning takes a broader, more strategic view, ensuring that the collective benefits of the individual projects are realized and aligned with the organization's goals.

The primary purpose of programförvaltning is to coordinate and manage multiple projects in a way that maximizes their collective impact and delivers benefits that would not be achievable if the projects were managed in isolation. This involves defining the program's vision and objectives, establishing governance structures, managing dependencies between projects, allocating resources effectively across the program, and monitoring overall progress and benefits realization.

Key activities within programförvaltning include establishing program-level strategies, defining roles and responsibilities for program and project teams, managing risks and issues at the program level, and ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the program lifecycle. It also involves the continuous assessment of the program's alignment with strategic objectives and the ability to adapt to changing environments. Successful programförvaltning is crucial for organizations seeking to achieve complex strategic goals through coordinated project delivery.