Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 308

A program manager for a multiyear software development program following an agile approach has identified several program risks and assigned them to the appropriate component teams for mitigation. The program manager notices that some of the teams are not following the risk management plan and are not reporting the status of their risk responses.

What should the program manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Change the risk management plan to allow more flexibility and autonomy for the component teams.
• B. Conduct a program risk audit and review the risk register to ensure alignment and accountability
• C. Escalate the issue to the program sponsor and request that the risk management plan be enforced
• D. Accept the issue as long as the program deliverables are not affected by the risks

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because conducting a program risk audit will help ensure that all teams are aligned with the risk management plan and accountability is maintained. Option A is incorrect as changing the plan may lead to further inconsistencies. Option C may escalate the issue unnecessarily, and option D is not responsible, as ignoring risks can lead to significant problems down the line.