What is the difference between a program manager and a project manager

What is the difference between a program manager and a project manager?

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PROGRAM MANAGER	PROJECT MANAGER
The program manager oversees a group of projects.	A project manager oversees an individual project.
He is the PERSON who sets POLICIES and procedures.	He runs the project according to those policies and procedures.
Focus is on the program strategy	The focus is on the work coordination
He DETERMINES the program standards	He delivers products to the defined standards
Manages program LEVEL risks and issues	Manages project risks and issues and report them to the program manager if NECESSARY