A program manager for the construction of a ship reviews the program management plan with a shipyard representative. The shipyard representative indicates that while 65 percent progress was…

Question

Options

• AConduct a program performance analysis based upon the deviation, and update the program
• BInform the program sponsor and the steering committee of the delay, and validate the program
• CAnalyze the impact of the delay, review risks identify any corrective actions, and update the
• DUpdate the program schedule, and escalate the issue to the program management office (PMO) to

• A
  7% (2)
• B
  23% (7)
• C
  10% (3)
• D
  60% (18)

Explanation

A 5-percentage-point schedule deviation (60% actual vs. 65% expected) represents a significant variance that requires both an updated program schedule and escalation to the PMO. Updating the schedule captures the current reality and establishes a revised baseline. Escalating to the PMO ensures proper governance oversight, triggers corrective resource mobilization, and keeps leadership informed-all of which are necessary to protect benefits realization. While options A–C involve useful analytical steps, they do not fully address the governance and corrective action requirements needed to get the program back on track.

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