Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 818

Before a daily standup, a team member informed the project manager that they have accepted a job offer at another company. The team member explains that they plan to present their resignation to the functional manager.

What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Contact the product owner and review the current sprint backlog.
• B. Communicate to the team members at the daily standup.
• C. Alert the functional manager about possible delivery delays.
• D. Contact the functional manager and develop a mitigation strategy.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because contacting the functional manager allows the project manager to proactively address the situation and develop a strategy to minimize disruption. Option A is irrelevant as it focuses on the sprint backlog rather than the personnel issue. Option B involves informing the team, which may not be appropriate at this stage. Option C is premature since the project manager should first assess the situation with the functional manager.