You are the program manager for your organization. A new program is about to initiated and Marcy, your assistant, asks you about the themes that all new programs must map to. All of the following…

Stakeholder management is a recognized program management theme addressing how the program identifies, analyzes, and engages stakeholders across the program life cycle.

Requirements analysis is a process used during scope definition and planning activities but is not classified as one of the PMI program management themes. The recognized themes are benefits management, stakeholder engagement, program governance, and program life cycle management. Requirements analysis is a technique applied within those themes rather than a theme itself.

Benefits management is a core program management theme focused on defining, planning, delivering, and sustaining the intended benefits of the program.

Program governance is a recognized theme providing the oversight structures, decision-making frameworks, and accountability mechanisms needed to manage the program.