Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 139

To create market advantage, a program sponsor requests accelerating the implementation of a new manufacturing process that is based on a recently improved system component. The program manager is concerned that the delivery of some program goals could be jeopardized.
What should the program manager do?

Answer options

• A. Document the concerns that program goals may be affected and present at the next program governance board review meeting for guidance and actions to be taken
• B. Advise the program sponsor that the program will continue and follow the program management plan, unless the change control board (CCB) has approved changes to the plan
• C. Work with the project managers of the affected components to implement fast tracking and update the resource management plan accordingly
• D. Evaluate critical success factors and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor benefits throughout the program's life cycle

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because documenting concerns and seeking guidance from the governance board ensures that potential risks to program goals are formally acknowledged and addressed. Option B is incorrect as it dismisses the concerns without consideration of their impact. Option C focuses on fast tracking without addressing the risks adequately. Option D, while important for monitoring, does not directly address the immediate concerns related to the accelerated implementation.