PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) — Question 40

Which of the following individuals has a management role in a core business area, such as research and development, design, manufacturing, provisioning, testing, or maintenance?

Answer options

• A. Functional manager
• B. Operations manager
• C. Project manager
• D. Seller

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, the Operations manager, as this role is responsible for overseeing the production and delivery processes within core business functions. The Functional manager (A) typically focuses on a specific department, the Project manager (C) oversees projects rather than core functions, and the Seller (D) is more focused on sales than management of business operations.