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GOVERNANCE AT THE PROGRAM LEVEL

4.1 Overview

This section describes a program and program management; program governance; roles and responsibilities; domains, functions, and processes; and a proposed approach to implement a governance framework within a program life cycle. This section also covers program governance relationships and key considerations. It is recommended that the reader begin by reading Section 1 (Introduction) and then any other sections of interest.

In order to meet organizational strategic and operational goals, program governance is established to provide guidance and oversight of program management activities. Program governance functions and processes are distinct from functional management and managing the work of ...

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