Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 52

Company A recently signed a contract with a strategic business partner, Company B, to jointly roll out a new technology. Company B is excited about the joint marketing opportunity. Company A's component Quality Assurance team has expressed concerns to you, the program manager, that the product is being rolled out prematurely and has identified potential issues with backend support systems. QA, however, assures you that a manual work around is possible, but not ideal.
Company B requests an enhancement to the new product. In a meeting with Company B, you determine that additional funding will be required and resources allocated and scheduled.
What is your MOST appropriate next step?

Answer options

• A. Secure funding from another project that was cancelled.
• B. Use an integrated change control process.
• C. Use the available management reserve.
• D. Advise Company B that funding and resources are not available.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because it is important to be transparent with Company B regarding the unavailability of funding and resources at this time. Options A, B, and C suggest potential ways to secure funding or manage changes, but if resources are genuinely not available, it's best to communicate that clearly rather than create false expectations.