IPMA LEVEL A – CERTIFIED PROJECTS DIRECTOR
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Has at least five years of experience in portfolio management and / or programme management with strategic relevance, of which three years were in responsible leadership functions in the management of complex portfolios or programmes and has two years of experience in managing projects (entry requirement).

The candidate shall be able to manage complex portfolios or programmes (core competence).

Is responsible for the management of a complex portfolio of a company / organization or a branch of the organization, or for the management of one or more important programmes.
Contributes to strategy and makes proposals to senior management. Develops project management personnel and coaches project managers to improve their competence in PM.
Directs senior project managers and project managers and manages the members of the portfolio or programme team.
Develops and implements project management requirements, culture, processes, methods, techniques, tools, handbooks, guidelines for his programme or portfolio.
The main criteria for the complexity of a portfolio or programme (IPMA Level A) are:

Number, importance, variety and complexity of active projects in the programme or portfolio and number of project managers directed.
Proposals to the overseeing body for decision and own decisions.
Selection and development of project management requirements, processes, methods, techniques, tool, regulations and guidelines in the organisation.
Influence on the selection, training and employment of project managers.
Coordination of all projects of his portfolio or programme and ensuring compliance to strategy.