Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 278

A program manager learns that their company's organizational strategy has changed. This change impacts one component project of a program, misaligning it with both the program objectives and the new organizational strategy. This component project, however, is already 90 percent complete.
What should the program manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Immediately submit a component project closure request to the program sponsor so that resources can be reallocated to strategically aligned component projects.
• B. Assess the impact of closure on other component projects, and generate a recommendation for submission to the program governance board.
• C. Recommend that the component project manager complete work activity to deliver benefits to the organization.
• D. Update the benefits management plan to reflect the impact of the change on the program and its intended benefits.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because assessing the impact of closure on other projects ensures informed decision-making and strategic alignment. Option A is premature, as it does not consider the effects on the overall program. Option C overlooks the misalignment and is not a strategic response. Option D, while important, does not address the immediate need to evaluate the implications of the closure on other components.