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program management

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[proh-gram man-ij-muhnt, -gruhm] / ˈproʊ græm ˈmæn ɪdʒ mənt, -grəm /

noun

    1. the act, process, or job of directing a set of related projects in a company or organization (often used attributively).

      He has held positions in program management ranging from consumer email to desktop publishing.

      You'll gain leadership skills that'll help you navigate complex program management challenges.

    2. a department or group of people in a company or organization responsible for this task.

      Class representatives collect other students' suggestions and take them to program management.


Etymology

Origin of program management

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

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Tim Lindholm, Metro’s chief program management officer, called the new subway “a historic leap” for providing mobility for Angelenos and everyone visiting the city.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

Thales encourages people to upskill and move between roles, such as procurement to program management to digital skills.

From BBC Jan. 1, 2026

Stephen Guertin, deputy director for program management and policy at U.S.

From Salon Mar. 24, 2023

Tom Webster, Metro’s vice president of strategy, planning and program management, said 405,328 trips were taken Wednesday, of which 11 percent — more than 45,000 — were unpaid.

From Washington Post Mar. 23, 2023

Army in a 10-year accord that would include as many as 121,500 goggles along with spare parts, logistics and program management support.

From Seattle Times Jun. 8, 2022

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