Which of the following is a KEY attribute for a Programme Manager?

MSP defines a Programme Manager as the individual who plans, monitors and controls the coordinated delivery of projects. A core attribute listed for this role is “good knowledge of programme and project-management approaches (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2).” This competency enables the Programme Manager to advise project teams and integrate their outputs into programme outcomes, therefore it is singled out as a key attribute.

A. Ongoing operational duties typify the Business Change Manager, not the full-time Programme Manager.
B. Change-management expertise is explicitly required for Business Change Managers; it is desirable but not stated as “key” for Programme Managers.
D. Direct access to senior stakeholders is a primary requirement for the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO), not the Programme Manager.

1. AXELOS

“Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)”

5th Ed.

TSO

2020

Sec. 4.6.5 Programme Manager – Key attributes

bullet 3

p. 155.

2. AXELOS

“Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)”

2011 Ed.

Appendix B – Role descriptions

Programme Manager

bullet “good knowledge of project-management approaches”

p. 242.