Ques: What are generally program level risks while you are in the process of writing charter for your program?

Ans:

Following are generally program level risks at the time of writing charter:

1. Stability of requirements: mitigation 1,2 
2. Delay in project receivables : mitigation 1, 2, 3  
3. Delay in clarifications, reviews, approval and closure of issues: mitigation 1, ,2 3
4. Change in H/W versions: mitigation  1, 4

Impact: All above are likely to impact project quality, timelines, effort and cost. 

Mitigation: 

1. Impact analysis should be done and all stakeholder should be informed
2. Integrated change management process need to be followed to incorporate changes
3. Escalate through the defined and mutually agreed escalation route
4. Real targeted h/w and s/w environment needs to be frozen along with the requirements