What statement describes the function or responsibility of a project manager?

The correct answer is A. Works with the sponsor to address internal political and strategic issues that may impact the team. A core responsibility of a project manager is to act as a liaison between the project team and upper management/sponsor, shielding the team from internal political and strategic issues so they can focus on execution. Option B describes a role more aligned with a servant leader or

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Question

What statement describes the function or responsibility of a project manager?

Options

AWorks with the sponsor to address internal political and strategic issues that may impact the team
BSeeks ways to develop relationships that assist the team in achieving organizational goals and objectives
CEnsures that the project's business operations are efficient
DProvides management oversight to/or a project's functional or business units

How the community answered

(36 responses)

A
94% (34)
B
3% (1)
C
3% (1)

Explanation

A core responsibility of a project manager is to act as a liaison between the project team and upper management/sponsor, shielding the team from internal political and strategic issues so they can focus on execution. Option B describes a role more aligned with a servant leader or scrum master focused on organizational relationships. Option C describes an operations manager, not a project manager. Option D describes a functional manager or program manager providing oversight to business units, not a project manager leading a specific project.

Topics

#Project Manager Responsibilities#Project Sponsor#Organizational Politics#Stakeholder Engagement

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