Project managers can use Programs to plan the company’s annual goals from different perspectives, such as product lines, Products, time ranges, and departments. The process begins by creating a Program.

1. Create a Program

Go to Programs from the top-level navigation on the left to open the Program list. Then click Create Program in the upper-right corner of the list.

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2. Complete the Program form

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• Parent Program: If you are creating a top-level Program, you do not need to select a Parent Program. If you are creating a sub-program, you can select its parent here.
• Program Name and Program Code are required fields. The Program Code can be understood as an internal identifier used within the company, and it must be a combination of letters and numbers.
• Program Owner: Responsible for the overall planning of the Program and its Projects, and accountable for both process and outcomes.
• Product Owner: Responsible for managing all Products under the Program, including requirement planning, release planning, and requirement acceptance.
• Program Budget: Used to define the total budget for the entire Program.
• Start and End Dates: Used to define the lifecycle of the Program.
• Program Description: A short description of what the Program is for and what it is expected to achieve.
• Access Control: Used to control Program visibility and access permissions. Available options are Public and Private.