Programme Managers are similar to project managers. They are responsible for devising, organizing, and implementing high scale projects that are very complex in nature. These managers oversee a large compliment of employees that are divided into various project teams. These teams may include business analysis, software development, and project management.
A Programme Manager usually performs many of the following tasks:
• Supervising work execution
• Providing resolution for problems
• Maintaining programme schedules
• Reporting on project status
• Managing project team
• Accounting for project cost, time and budget
• Seeking approval executive and senior managers
• Mitigating programme risks

• Being flexible
• Being analytical
• Being collaborative
• Creative thinking
• Problem solving
• Negotiating
• Project management
• Planning
• Multitasking
• Being persistent
• Being confident
• Stress management
• Organisation
• Leadership
• Being open minded
• Being willing and helpful
• Being approachable
• Being commercially aware

Programme Managers may have a variety of qualifications. These qualifications are dependent on the level at which they work. However, these managers should possess at a least a Bachelors Degree in Management, Business Administration or another business related area. Having a Masters Degree or PhD is even more valuable and assists in gaining job promotions.