Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 285

A program with 10 components is in the planning phase. Project managers who oversee the component projects request detailed schedules. These schedules will be merged into one document to create a master schedule.
What should the program manager do to ensure that the overall program life cycle will meet stakeholder needs and deliver planned benefits?

Answer options

• A. Establish a quality review for the project schedules to ensure that resource leveling and baselines are followed and component projects are delivered on time
• B. Work with the project managers to decompose their schedules to minimize risk and better understand the dependencies and resource needs
• C. Decompose the component schedules to determine if work can be executed more quickly to deliver value earlier than planned
• D. Create a work breakdown structure (WBS) to align program execution with stakeholder expectations and the benefits management plan

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because creating a work breakdown structure (WBS) helps to organize and define the total scope of the program, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and the benefits management plan. Options A, B, and C focus on individual project details rather than the overall program alignment with stakeholder needs, which is crucial for delivering planned benefits.