Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 15

The program manager has a global program with five component projects. The program sponsor wants the management plans, processes/procedures, and technology to be uniform across the program. The requirements will create issues and result in increased costs The program sponsor is new and has imposed these new requirements six months into a three-year program.
What should the program manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Accept what the program sponsor requires and implement the changes.
• B. Discuss the proposed changes with the stakeholders and project managers, and give the program sponsor the best option.
• C. Respond to the program sponsor if the program sponsor asks about it a second time.
• D. Present the risks and benefits of the changes to the program sponsor.

Correct answer: B, C

Explanation

The correct answer is B because it emphasizes collaboration and ensures that the program manager considers the perspectives of stakeholders and project managers before presenting a well-informed option to the sponsor. Option A is incorrect as blindly accepting demands without consulting others can lead to further complications. Option C is insufficient as it does not proactively address the sponsor's requirements, and option D, while informative, does not involve providing actionable solutions to the sponsor.