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tability.ioWhat are Program Manager OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Program Manager to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Program Manager OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Program Manager Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to optimize team resourcing for program commitments
ObjectiveOptimize team resourcing for program commitments
KRIncrease the ratio of available to utilized resources by 25%
Increase resource availability through strategic investments- Enhance efficiency in resource allocation and management
- Identify underutilized resources and streamline their usage
- KRImprove 20% of programs' resource assignment to meet delivery timelines
- Identify inefficient resource allocation in existing programs
- Monitor and adjust new implementations for effectiveness
- Implement necessary changes based on evaluation
- KRReduce resources' idle time by investing in 15% more programs
- Assess current programs for resource allocation effectiveness
- Allocate budget for a 15% increase in programs investment
- Identify areas requiring additional program investment
OKRs to increase number of signups through referral program
- ObjectiveIncrease number of signups through referral program
- KRLaunch an incentivized referral program resulting in 15% more referral signups
- Monitor, track, and optimize referral program regularly
- Develop a structured, appealing referral program
- Promote incentive referrals through engaging marketing campaigns
- KRBoost referral signups by 20% compared to last quarter's numbers
- Implement a reward system for successful referrals
- Launch a referral-focused email marketing campaign
- Improve visibility of referral program on website
- KRImplement a system for tracking each referral signup accurately
- Test the system thoroughly and adjust for accuracy
- Identify suitable tracking software for referral signups
- Set up the tracking system for accurate data collection
OKRs to optimize energy efficiency program vendor management and contracts
- ObjectiveOptimize energy efficiency program vendor management and contracts
- KRIncrease vendor punctuality for deliverables by 30% to improve program efficiency
- Implement strict delivery deadlines for all vendors
- Set up early warning systems for late deliveries
- Regularly monitor and enforce vendor compliance
- KRAchieve a 25% decrease in energy usage across all managed programs
- Implement an energy management software across all programs
- Conduct regular energy audits and efficiency assessments
- Educate staff about energy conservation strategies
- KRReduce contract-related disputes by 40%, fostering better relationships
- Implement clear communication about contract terms with all parties involved
- Conduct regular reviews and amendments of contracts for accuracy
- Introduce mandatory dispute resolution training for contract managers
OKRs to determine sustainable funding requirements for existing programs
- ObjectiveDetermine sustainable funding requirements for existing programs
- KRPresent findings and implement changes for optimal sustainability by week 12
- KRChoose and analyze 3 programs to evaluate their funding sustainability by week 4
- Assess the sustainability of their funding by week 4
- Select three programs for evaluation
- Conduct an analysis of their funding sources
- KRDevelop a comprehensive funding structure for each of the selected programs by week 8
- Identify budget requirements for selected programs
- Research potential funding sources
- Draft comprehensive funding plan by week 8
OKRs to increase security architecture review visibility at the program level
- ObjectiveIncrease security architecture review visibility at the program level
- KRImplement a dashboard presenting real-time security architecture review results
- Test and launch the security architecture dashboard
- Design an easy-to-read, real-time dashboard
- Identify key metrics for the security architecture review
- KROrganize monthly training sessions for all teams on interpreting security reviews
- Identify topics and structure for security review training sessions
- Send out communications about training sessions to all teams
- Coordinate scheduling of speakers or trainers
- KREstablish a weekly report system on security review outcomes across all programs
- Schedule and supervise regular weekly reporting
- Design a template for weekly security reports
- Identify key metrics for security review outcomes
OKRs to accelerate customer advocacy through our existing program
- ObjectiveAccelerate customer advocacy through our existing program
- KRImprove program participation by 30% quarterly
- Simplify and streamline program application processes
- Develop and implement a robust marketing strategy to promote program awareness
- Offer incentives to encourage registrations and sustained participation
- KRIncrease each advocate’s referral rate by 20%
- Offer incentives for each successful referral
- Provide personalized training to enhance referral skills
- Implement a comprehensive referral tracking system
- KRIncrease positive social media mentions by 25%
- Improve customer service responses on social media
- Implement a weekly user interaction initiative on all platforms
- Promote user-generated content campaigns
OKRs to improve customer retention rate by implementing a loyalty program
- ObjectiveIncrease customer loyalty
- KRCollect customer feedback and iterate program based on results
- KRLaunch a loyalty program within 2 weeks
- KRIncrease customer retention rate by 20% within the first month
- KRIncrease repeat purchases by 15% within the first quarter
OKRs to ensure optimal resource allocation against program commitments
- ObjectiveEnsure optimal resource allocation against program commitments
- KRDevelop a resource audit system for 100% visualization of team productivity
- Implement system and provide regular productivity updates
- Identify key productivity indicators for team performance
- Design a comprehensive resource audit system
- KRImplement a capacity management program improving resource allocation by 30%
- Implement automation to optimize resource allocation
- Develop a comprehensive capacity management strategy
- Monitor and adjust program regularly for continual improvement
- KRDecrease resources underutilization rates by 20% through enhanced commitment tracking
- Provide commitment tracking training for staff
- Implement sophisticated resource management software
- Regularly review and adjust resource allocation
OKRs to attain the position of Technical Program Management Director
- ObjectiveAttain the position of Technical Program Management Director
- KRIncrease team's KPI achievement by 15%
- Boost employee motivation through incentives
- Implement regular team goal-setting and tracking sessions
- Enhance training programs to improve skillset
- KRSuccessfully lead five cross-functional projects, improving completion rate by 20%
- Identify and assemble cross-functional project teams
- Implement and monitor project management strategies
- Establish clear project goals and timelines
- KRComplete advanced leadership course for relevant career development
- Enroll in a suitable course based on relevance to career
- Research available advanced leadership courses online
- Complete all coursework and assessments on schedule
OKRs to boost engagement levels of current supporters
- ObjectiveBoost engagement levels of current supporters
- KRAchieve a 15% response rate increase from our loyalty program members
- Implement personalized email campaigns targeting loyalty program members
- Provide simple, streamlined processes for feedback response
- Launch exclusive benefits for active program participants
- KRIncrease monthly supporter interactions by 25%
- Develop personalized content for frequent email newsletters
- Organize weekly online Q&A sessions
- Implement meaningful reward program for loyal supports
- KRLaunch 10 new interactive challenges for supporters participation
- Plan and execute online promotion strategy
- Develop concepts for 10 new interactive challenges
- Create content and materials for each challenge
How to write your own Program Manager OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
You can use Tability's AI generator to create tailored OKRs based on your specific context. Tability can turn your objective description into a fully editable OKR template -- including tips to help you refine your goals.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
- 3. Use natural language to describe your goals
Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool
If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsTability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.
You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.
Option 3. Use the free OKR generator
If you're just looking for some quick inspiration, you can also use our free OKR generator to get a template.
Unlike with Tability, you won't be able to iterate on the templates, but this is still a great way to get started.
Program Manager OKR best practices
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the OKRs.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
How to track your Program Manager OKRs
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
More Program Manager OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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