Project Roles Flashcards
What is one of the biggest challenges faced by a project manager?
One of the biggest challenges faced by the project manager in creating the project organisation is defining the roles that are necessary
Who is the sponsor ?
The sponsor is the individual considered the primary risk taker and has ultimate accountability and overall responsibility for the project
What authority does the sponsor have??
The sponsor is a member of and has the delegated authority of the steering group, as a chairperson, to assist with business management and project management issues that arise outside the formal duties of the steering group
Name 5 sponsor responsibilities?
• determining the relative priority of time, cost and quality
• initiating the project and ensuring a project manager is appointed
• keeping senior management informed of project progress
• terminating the project if necessary, after gate review
• providing ongoing support to the project manager
What is the role of a project manager ?
The project manager’s role is to plan, organise, staff, motivate, evaluate, direct, control and lead the project from start to finish and to deliver the project objectives
Name 5 Project manager responsiblities?
• delivering the project to time, cost and quality/ performance priorities
• making timely decisions to ensure project success
• communicating with the sponsor, informing them of progress and seeking direction when necessary to aid success
• managing sponsor and user expectations
• defining and planning the project through the creation of the project management plan
How is the project governance implemented ?
Governance in the project is implemented through a governance board that comprises representatives of the functions and departments within the organisation who are investing in, or being impacted by, the project, programme or portfolio.
What is the primary role of project team members ?
The primary role of the project team is to support the project manager in managing the project to meet its objectives, by providing the combined expertise to allow the project objectives and scope to be correctly identified and achieved.
What is the role of a user?
Users are accountable for specifying operational requirements and for accepting and operating the deliverables to achieve the defined benefits
What is the role of a product owner
The product owner’s main contribution is to lead the focus on product development. They use an agile approach as they have strong expertise and deep knowledge of stakeholders’ needs
What is the role of PMO?
Manage multiple projects at the same time by managing information, governance services, reporting and general administration
