In practice, the program manager becomes the guarantor of consistency between the organization\u2019s objectives and operational execution, to improve productivity and ensure better quality management<\/a>. A study carried out by Capterra shows that 96% of French companies that have adopted artificial intelligence in project management report significant benefits in terms of efficiency. <\/p>\n Thus, 65% of respondents point to improved strategic decision-making thanks to AI\u2019s analytical capabilities, while 55% mention optimized planning.<\/p>\n Project portfolio management (PPM) is a structured approach to selecting, prioritizing and overseeing all projects and programs within an organization. Thanks to this centralized approach, the company has a solid frame of reference to guide its decisions and maintain overall consistency. <\/p>\n The program manager\u2019s day-to-day work is based on several essential missions:<\/p>\n Plan and structure portfolios: define priorities and organize projects<\/em> in line with strategy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Managing resources: human, financial, material. Constant arbitration. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Anticipate and manage risks: identify threats before they become crises.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ensure communication and liaison between stakeholders: operations manager<\/a>, project managers, customers, teams.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Measure and adjust performance: key indicators, feedback, reporting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n In other words, he\u2019s a tightrope walker who walks a tightrope between the strategic vision and the operational\u2026 with a spreadsheet under his arm and endless meetings.<\/p>\n The role is crucial, but far from simple. The program manager must manage : <\/p>\n A McKinsey study shows that 45% of major IT projects exceed their initial budget, and many fail to fully achieve their objectives. In many cases, the problem is not a lack of skills, but the absence of suitable tools. <\/p>\n This is where ERP and project portfolio<\/strong> management (PPM) software come in. They don\u2019t replace human expertise, but they multiply it. <\/p>\n ERPs like Furious centralize data, simplify financial management<\/a>, track budgets in real time, automate reporting and offer a consolidated view of resources. PPMs, on the other hand, offer a more specialized approach. They feature advanced functionalities for prioritizing projects, simulating different scenarios and measuring the contribution of each initiative to the overall strategy. <\/p>\n In other words,ERP<\/u> ensures integrated governance at the heart of the company, while PPM provides the manager with a control tower dedicated exclusively to the project portfolio. Management tools have several advantages. Once implemented, they help reduce costs. In 91% of cases, they have a positive impact on ROI. <\/p>\n \n We\u2019ve been using Furious for just over two years now. [\u2026] Since we installed Furious, we\u2019ve doubled our sales in two years. [\u2026] This enables us to manage our business and get people working together, so that they can see what\u2019s going on and we can really make things run more smoothly. <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmaury Bataille \u2013 Monet <\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Not all solutions are created equal, and the wrong choice can quickly turn a software package into a gas factory. Here are a few key criteria: <\/p>\n Let\u2019s take an example: a digital services agency managing 15 customer projects simultaneously. Without ERP, it depends on fragmented Excel files, and management has only partial visibility. <\/p>\n \n Having a tool that covers the entire value chain, from quotation to production and delivery, enables us to be much more consistent and to better control our processes. <\/p>\n![\"Program](\"https:\/\/www.furious-squad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/deux-collaborateurs-au-travail-rcy5drp4vmx9vy5cakv657mkjtyuviu22io4c4j11c.jpg\" "\\"two-collaborators-at-work\\"")
The concrete missions of the program manager<\/h2>\n
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Daily challenges: complexity, prioritization, reporting<\/h2>\n
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The benefits of ERP and PPM for program management<\/h2>\n
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How do you choose the right program management tool?<\/h2>\n
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