Create a scrum program to plan sprints and track the progress of the multiple scrum teams that are working together.

Before you begin

Ensure that you have the information of the teams to be included in the program.

Role required: it_program_manager

Procedure

  1. Navigate to the Program form using one of the following ways:
    Option Action
    From the Scrum Programs module
    1. Navigate to Agile Development > Scrum Programs.
    2. Click New.
    From Agile Board
    1. Navigate to Agile Development > Agile Board.
    2. From the Program tab, select Planning.
    3. Click Create Program.
    Note: You can create a scrum program from the Planning page of Agile Board but only if it is your first scrum program.
  2. On the form, fill in the fields.
    Table 1. Program form
    FieldDescription
    Planned start date

    Start date of the program. Manually enter the date or pick from the calendar.

    The default date is the current day.
    Planned end date

    End date of the program. Manually enter the date or pick from the calendar.
    Planned duration

    Duration of the program in days and hours. This field auto-populates based on the start and end dates.

    The default duration of a scrum program is one day.
    Program manager

    Manager of the program.
    Default Epic Backlog

    Initial epic backlog that is applied to the planning page, when you select this scrum program.

    Currently on the planning page, the epic backlog is not automatically applied for a program. So, it is recommended that you manually select the required backlog while planning.
    Program Name

    Brief description of the program.
  3. Click Submit.
    Any user with the role scrum_user can view the created scrum programs.

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