3 Key Questions the (IMO) Integration Management Office Should be Able to Answer

1) What are the basic roles/responsibilities associated with programs and projects?

Accountable Executive(s)

• Provide executive guidance for each program based on overall integration objectives and long-term goals
• Serve as a point of escalation in resolving conflicts related to resources, direction, and priorities
• Encourage and reward teamwork, progress, and results

Program Managers

• Coordinate and guide planning and project management activities across all projects executed within a program/team
• Manage dependencies and linkages among projects/sub teams
• Frame issues for resolution by Accountable Executive(s)
• Ensure coordination between programs
• Capture and incorporate changes to synergy templates implied by plans

Project/Sub Team Leads

• Drive the creation of effective and logical project plans for their project through Project/Sub Team meetings and working sessions
• Enlist resources/additional sub team members to plan and execute work
• Develop and manage project scope and budget (with support of Project Managers)
• Report overall status to the Accountable Executive(s), Program Manager, and IMO
• Escalate issues to the Accountable Executive(s), IMO, and Steering Committee as needed

Project Managers

• Employ project management discipline and tools to the projects/sub teams
• Support the Project/Sub Team leaders in managing budget and scope and reporting progress

2) What are the deliverables for M&A integration detailed planning...

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