Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1000

An organization is undergoing an agile transformation. The executive leadership team is concerned that they will lose control over the scope of the project.

What should the project manager, who is responsible for this project, do to mitigate this risk?

Answer options

• A. Propose a multilayered gate system based on risks and financial expenditures, involving the executive leadership team as needed.
• B. Assure the executive leadership team that the current governance model will not be affected by the agile approach.
• C. Ensure that the executive leadership team approves all scope that is being proposed by the multiple agile teams to avoid misalignment.
• D. Propose a governance model that empowers the teams while providing the necessary oversight to the executive leadership team.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because it balances team autonomy with necessary oversight, addressing the leadership's concerns about control. Option A suggests a rigid system that may not align with agile principles, while B incorrectly assures that governance will remain unchanged, and C could lead to bottlenecks by requiring excessive approvals.