COURSE OVERVIEW:

The management of a project portfolio requires a strategic shift from individual task oversight to the holistic optimization of organizational resources. This course explores the best practices for balancing competing priorities, managing interdependencies, and maintaining executive-level visibility across multiple concurrent initiatives. It focuses on the development of a centralized governance framework that ensures all projects contribute to the overarching strategic goals of the enterprise.

The scope of this training encompasses the technical and leadership challenges inherent in multi-project environments, including resource leveling, cross-project risk mitigation, and the standardization of reporting protocols. Participants will examine the role of the Project Management Office (PMO) in providing the necessary support and oversight to ensure consistency and quality across the portfolio. The course addresses the complexities of managing shared resource pools and the negotiation skills required to resolve internal priority conflicts.

Coverage includes the implementation of advanced portfolio management software, the application of lean principles to eliminate bottlenecks, and the mastery of multi-stakeholder communication strategies. Attendees will learn how to evaluate project health through aggregated metrics and how to make data-driven decisions regarding project acceleration or termination. By integrating strategic oversight with tactical execution, this course prepares professionals to excel in high-pressure, multi-project leadership roles.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Design a robust governance framework for managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Prioritize projects based on strategic alignment and resource availability.
• Implement effective resource leveling techniques across a diverse project portfolio.
• Manage interdependencies and shared risks between different project teams.
• Establish standardized project management processes and reporting templates.
• Utilize advanced portfolio management tools for real-time visibility and control.
• Lead and motivate multiple project teams in a high-pressure environment.
• Execute sophisticated stakeholder management plans for varied project interests.
• Analyze aggregated performance data to identify portfolio-level trends.
• Resolve resource conflicts and priority disputes between project managers.
• Implement lean methodologies to optimize throughput across the project pipeline.
• Conduct comprehensive portfolio reviews and benefit realization assessments.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Program Managers, Portfolio Managers, PMO Leads, Senior Project Managers, and Department Heads responsible for the delivery of multiple simultaneous projects.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.