Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 206

An organization must accelerate a product to market. The program manager completes the preliminary program steps and holds a kick-off meeting. Project managers submit their preliminary schedules for review.
What should the program manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Assign resources to the schedule and report the revised delivery date to the project managers.
• B. Work with the project managers to refine the project schedules and deliverables to align with the program milestones.
• C. Revise the project schedules to meet the program schedule and communicate to stakeholders.
• D. Integrate the project schedules into the program schedule and report the revised delivery date to the project managers.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as refining project schedules and deliverables ensures they align with program milestones, which is crucial for timely delivery. Option A focuses on resource allocation rather than schedule refinement, while C suggests revising schedules without collaboration, and D prioritizes integration over alignment with milestones.