First thing is to ensure those deliverables can be tied back to organizational strategic goals. From there you "rack and stack" the deliverables by most ROI. The same way if you're on a limited budget in a home remodel, you'll get more ROI when you sell if you upgrade the kitchen or a bathroom versus upgrading the garage.

Constraints breed creativity. When Azam FC couldn’t match Simba and Yanga’s budgets, they doubled down on youth development and smart scouting. Instead of chasing expensive signings, they built a pipeline of talent. Today, they compete at the top—without breaking the bank. Limited resources? Prioritize efficiency. Invest in what truly moves the needle.

It is nothing new to face this situation in any current program. I would be surprised if resources were available in abundance. As it is common to request a wonderful project and after it is presented, to reduce costs, it should also be normal to redefine the scope and ensure essential deliveries with quality. Here, agile methodologies work very well!

Few critical inputs and normally program managers usually face this challenge, here are few tips to overcome 1. Identify the cost leakages - effective execution plan with derived milestones 2. Evaluate Capex cost on tools and identify appropriate tools with defined modules to fulfil requirements 3. Maximise ROI, identify cross platform usage for adoption 4. Imply vendor negotiations on hardwares and license - normally OEM render good discounts