Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 14

After meeting with the program sponsor and stakeholders, the program manager is asked by the sponsor to accelerate the program to replace two legacy financial systems. The legacy systems are at risk of premature failure.
What should the program manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Accelerate the projects and components of the program that replace the two legacy systems.
• B. Analyze the impact of accelerating the program, and present the pros and cons to the program sponsor.
• C. Identify the parts of the program that need to be accelerated and, if it is cost effective and increases benefits realization, implement the change.
• D. Create several "what-if" scenarios of alternatives to present to the program sponsor.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because analyzing the impact of accelerating the program allows for a well-informed decision based on the potential risks and benefits. Option A is too reactive without analysis, C suggests implementation without first understanding implications, and D focuses on hypothetical scenarios rather than actionable analysis.