Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 75

A project manager is leading a project that has a dependency on the client's vendor management system for critical requirements. The vendor management team will not derive any benefits from the project. However, the project requires support from the vendor management head.
What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Get support from the sponsor to hire a subject matter expert (SME) from the vendor management team to work on the project.
• B. Review the terms of reference of the steering committee to include the vendor management head.
• C. Work with the sponsor on a communications management plan to obtain support from the vendor management head.
• D. Obtain help from the sponsor to highlight any nonfinancial benefits for the vendor management team.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as creating a communications management plan with the sponsor will facilitate effective dialogue and encourage the vendor management head's support, which is crucial for the project's success. Options A and D do not directly address the need for immediate engagement with the vendor management head, while option B does not ensure the necessary support but rather seeks to modify committee structure.