Create a program, link it to the goal that you created, and associate a program manager to the program. After you create a goal, you should have a program to achieve the goal that you created.

New Program fields

FieldDescription
Program Name Unique name for the program.
Primary goal Primary goal that is to be achieved for the program.
Program manager Name of the program manager.
Portfolio Portfolio to which the program belongs.
Number A unique, auto-generated identification number for the program.
State State of the program. Use the following options:
  • Pending
  • Open
  • Work in progress
  • Closed complete
  • Closed incomplete
  • Closed skipped
Description Detailed description of the program.
Table 1. Dates section fields
FieldDescription
Planned start date Intended date for the program to begin.
Planned end date Intended date for the program to end.
Planned duration Expected duration of the program in days and hours.
Actual start date Date on which the program actually begins.
Actual end date Date on which the program actually ends.
Actual duration Duration of the program in days and hours, from its start to closure.
Table 2. Financials section fields
FieldDescription
Total planned cost An estimate of the cost of the program.
Actual cost Actual cost of the program.
Budget cost Budgeted cost of the program.
Planned benefit Benefit received from the program.
Planned returns Planned financial returns of the program.
Planned ROI % ROI percentage associated with the program.