Chapter 16.6: Roles outside the project team

Question 1

Who is the Manager of Projects or PMO Director?

Answer 1

A senior leader overseeing multiple projects, evaluating project managers, aligning projects with strategic goals, and resolving resource conflicts.

Question 2

What are the three main responsibilities of the PMO director?

Answer 2

Direct and evaluate all project managers

Ensure alignment with strategic objectives

Resolve resource and priority conflicts

Question 3

What does top management do in relation to projects?

Answer 3

Approves feasibility studies, selects project managers, and authorizes start-ups. It also defines responsibilities, sets priorities, and evaluates performance.

Question 4

What is the role of a program manager?

Answer 4

Coordinates a project with other projects within a larger program to meet broader program goals.

Question 5

Who is a project sponsor?

Answer 5

A key influencer with formal authority who ensures funding, resolves high-level issues, and is seen as the project’s owner in the customer organization.

Question 6

What does a project champion do?

Answer 6

Advocates for the project, builds support, promotes benefits, and convinces stakeholders of the project’s value—especially when lacking formal authority.