A program manager joins a team during its preparation phase. What should the program manager do to obtain formal sponsor approval to begin the benefits delivery phase?

Question

Options

• ADevelop the program management plan based on the organization's strategic plan.
• BWrite the program charter, including the program mission statement and stakeholder engagement
• CDefine a high-level program roadmap of milestones and schedules supported by a preliminary
• DIdentify and document the anticipated program benefits in the benefits management plan.

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  12% (5)
• C
  80% (33)
• D
  5% (2)

Explanation

To transition from the preparation phase to the benefits delivery phase, the program manager must demonstrate to the sponsor that the program is ready to proceed. A high-level program roadmap - showing milestones, schedules, and supported by preliminary estimates - gives the sponsor the clarity and confidence needed to grant formal approval. The roadmap directly answers 'when will benefits be delivered and how?' Option A (developing the full program management plan) is too broad for the preparation phase. Option B (writing the charter) should already be done. Option D (documenting anticipated benefits) is important but insufficient on its own to demonstrate readiness for execution.

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