Is there a hierarchy of project managers in project management?
Yes – dependent on the size of the project and the number of projects in the portfolio, an organisation may require several people to lead different projects or significant stages of a major project. There are generally 3 management levels but the title senior may be added to differentiate between experienced (or full time) project managers and those who have less experience or are part time project managers. Programme Manager (sometimes known as a Change Manager) The Programme Manager is responsible to the Senior Management for the portfolio of projects under his control. The role is a strategic one. He or she will have command of Project Managers and Project Leaders who report for individual projects. The Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring that the portfolio of projects deliver the beneficial business gain intended. Project Manager A Project Manager is experienced in the skills and disciplines of project management, may manage more than one project at a time and may have P
