Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 33

A program manager for the construction of a ship reviews the program management plan with a shipyard representative. The shipyard representative indicates that while 65 percent progress was anticipated, only 60 percent has been achieved.
What should the program manager do to ensure benefits realization?

Answer options

• A. Conduct a program performance analysis based upon the deviation, and update the program business case to reflect the schedule delay.
• B. Inform the program sponsor and the steering committee of the delay, and validate the program business case.
• C. Analyze the impact of the delay, review risks identify any corrective actions, and update the benefits management plan.
• D. Update the program schedule, and escalate the issue to the program management office (PMO) to accelerate shipyard work.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because updating the program schedule and escalating the issue to the PMO can help expedite progress and mitigate delays. Options A, B, and C focus on analysis and communication but do not directly address the immediate need to accelerate work and ensure benefits realization.