focus of key roles for the practice

Question 1

Business Layer

Answer 1

.provide the project mandate and define any standards to which the business case needs to be developed.

.Hold the senior users(s) accountable for realizing the post-project benefits enabled by the project product.

.Be accountable for the benefits management approach ( post-project).

.Set project level benefits tolerance

Question 2

project executive

Answer 2

.Be accountable for the business case for the duration of the project

.Approve the benefits management approach and sustainability management approach and be accountable for the duration of the project (unless being managed by the business)

.Set stage level benefits tolerance

.Oversee the development of a viable business case, ensuring the project is aligned with business objectives

.Ensure the project remains desirable, viable and achievable

.Secure the funding for the project

.Ensure the benefits specified by the senior user represent value for money, are aligned with business objectives, and can be realized

Question 3

Senior user

Answer 3

.Be accountable for specifying the desired outcome and benefits upon which the business case is approved.

.Agree the benefits management approach and sustainability management approach

.Be accountable for realizing benefits and ensure that the project produces products that deliver the desired outcomes and that those outcomes will generate the desired benefits

.Confirm that the expected benefits (derived from the projects outcomes) are realized or are able to be realized.

.provide statements of actual benefit achievements versus forecast benefits at benefits reviews

Question 4

Senior Supplier

Answer 4

.Be accountable for the supplier business case (if applicable)

.Confirm that the product require can be delivered within the expected costs and are viable

Question 5

Project manager

Answer 5

.Be responsible for development of the business case, benefits management approach, and sustainability management approach as delegated by the project executive.

.review impact of issues and risks on the continued viability of the business case

.Assess and update the business case, benefits management approach, and sustainability management approach at the end of each stage

.Assess and report on project performance at project closure

.Consult with stakeholder throughout the life of the project to check whether any goals have changed

Question 6

Team manager

Answer 6

.Implement the benefits management procedures (if any) agreed in their work package description

Question 7

Project Assurance

Answer 7

.Check that the projects fits with the overall business objectives.

.Advise the project manager on the benefits management approach and sustainability management approach.

.Confirm to the project board that the benefits management approach and sustainability management approach are complaint with business policies.

.check and monitor the business case against external events and project progress.

.Monitor project finance on behalf of the business.

.monitor changes to the project plan to identify any impact on the needs of the business or the business case

. Review the impact assessment of potential changes on the business case and project plan

. assure the project board on the implementation of the benefits management approach and sustainability management approach (such as whether the value-for-money solution is constantly reassessed)

Question 8

Project Support

Answer 8

.Maintain Baseline and change control for business case, benefits management approach, and sustainability management approach.

.Advise the project manager of any proposed or actual changes to products that affect the business case