PM
Programme Administration (occupational group) · Project Manager · Prime Minister
Most common meaning
Programme Administration (occupational group)
In plain English
A classification group for program delivery and operational roles, usually PM-01 to PM-06.
Where you’ll see it
Most common inside the public service.
Also means
Project Manager
In plain English
The person accountable for delivering a project.
Where you’ll see it
Project and IT delivery settings.
Also means
Prime Minister
In plain English
The head of government.
Where you’ll see it
Rare in internal documents; usually written out in full.
Check which one is meant
This acronym has 3meanings in common use. Guessing wrong here is the kind of mistake that survives several emails before anyone notices — if the context doesn’t make it obvious, ask.
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