Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1061

A project sponsor has approved the project charter and business case. The project manager has reviewed the artifacts to initiate the project and is unclear if the intended benefits of the project align with the strategic objectives of the business.

What should the project manager do first?

Answer options

• A. Stat executing the project since leadership is responsible for the business strategy.
• B. Propose an updated business case and project charter that are more aligned with the business strategy.
• C. Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analysis and record the results in the risk register.
• D. Meet with the project sponsor to better understand the strategy benefits of the project.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because meeting with the project sponsor allows the project manager to clarify any ambiguities regarding the alignment of project benefits with the strategic objectives. Option A is incorrect as it neglects the project manager's responsibility to ensure alignment before execution. Option B is premature since the project manager needs to gather more information first, and option C focuses on risk analysis rather than clarifying strategic alignment.