Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 184

An infrastructure program has 20 projects. The first half of these projects incurred multiple change orders and failed to be completed on time. The program manager meets with the project managers to discuss lessons learned and to understand the challenges. During the meeting, the project managers complain that key risks and a lack of resources resulted in missing deadlines.
What should the program manager do to ensure that the remaining 10 component projects stay on track?

Answer options

• A. Rebaseline the remaining component projects.
• B. Develop a change management strategy.
• C. Update the program management plan.
• D. Schedule weekly meetings with the project managers.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because updating the program management plan will help address the issues faced in the first half and provide a structured approach to avoid similar problems. Options A and D focus on specific tactics that may not address the broader strategic issues, while B, while useful, does not directly ensure the remaining projects stay on track.