Which of the following is responsible for key decisions within a project?

The correct answer is A. Project manager. The project manager holds accountability for the day-to-day leadership and decision-making within a project, including managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder expectations. The project champion (B) advocates for the project at an executive level but does not run…

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AProject manager
BProject champion
CProject management office
DProject team

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A
93% (56)
B
3% (2)
C
2% (1)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

The project manager holds accountability for the day-to-day leadership and decision-making within a project, including managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder expectations. The project champion (B) advocates for the project at an executive level but does not run it. The PMO (C) provides governance, standards, and oversight across projects but is not responsible for decisions within a specific project. The project team (D) executes the work but looks to the project manager for direction and decisions.

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