Project Roles

Question 1

Project Managers Role

Answer 1

• Plan, organise, motivate and lead the project from start to end while delivering objectives

Question 2

5 responsibilities of a PM

Answer 2

• Ensuring work is allocated
• Making timely decisions
• Monitoring and controlling progress
• Seeking direction from the sponsor when needed
• Creating and following the PMP

Question 3

Project Sponsors Role

Answer 3

• The sponsor has involvement from the beginning of the project
• They will have varying levels of input at different times
• Has overall responsibility

Question 4

5 responsibilities of a Sponsor

Answer 4

• Initiating the project
• Choosing the PM
• Terminating the project if needed
• Developing and maintaining the business case
• Monitoring high level progress

Question 5

Steering Groups

Answer 5

• Key body within the governance structure who take responsibility for issues associated with the project
• Approving budget strategy
• Making policy and resource decisions
• Assessing changes that have the potential to impact the business case
• The PM isn’t part of the group but may attend meetings

Question 6

Members of the steering group

Answer 6

• Project sponsor (Chair)
• Key stakeholders
• Representatives from suppliers
• Representatives from the users

Question 7

Steering Group Roles

Answer 7

• Ensures the scope aligns with the requirements
• Addresses any issues raised by the PM
• Reconcile differences in opinions and resolve conflict