Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 336

Multiple component projects in a program are behind schedule, creating a risk that the program will not deliver the benefits contractually required the following month. This will cause the company to default and damage its brand reputation.

What should the program manager do first?

Answer options

• A. Implement the actions prescribed in the risk register
• B. Notify the steering committee and program sponsor
• C. Contact the legal council assigned to the program
• D. Increase funding for the projects that are at risk

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The first step for the program manager should be to implement the actions prescribed in the risk register, as it contains pre-identified strategies to mitigate risks. Notifying the steering committee and program sponsor is important but should come after addressing the immediate risks. Contacting legal counsel may be necessary later, and increasing funding does not guarantee project success without addressing the underlying issues.