Project Sponsor vs. Project Manager
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What role is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of programs requiring cross-functional collaboration?

  • Senior Project Manager (correct)
  • Project Sponsor
  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Manager
  • Who has the final say in making project decisions, including resource allocation?

  • Project Manager
  • Senior Project Manager
  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Sponsor (correct)
  • Which role is deeply invested in the project and its success, being in direct communication with stakeholders?

  • Project Manager
  • Project Sponsor (correct)
  • Senior Project Manager
  • Project Coordinator
  • Who is responsible for managing risk and the budget of the project?

    <p>Project Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which role is an experienced professional in the project management field typically found?

    <p>Senior Project Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role acts as a go-between to facilitate project manager's job in terms of project operations?

    <p>Project Coordinator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of a Senior Project Manager?

    <p>Integrating team efforts and building client relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which project management role involves prioritizing and implementing IT solutions for business needs?

    <p>IT Project Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a Senior Project Manager from a Project Administrator?

    <p>Integrating team efforts and building professional relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a large organization with multiple project roles, who is primarily responsible for making reports and planning meetings?

    <p>Project Administrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key role does an IT Project Manager play in developing technology solutions?

    <p>Establishing cross-functional end-user teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which project management role focuses on executing project plans using project management software?

    <p>IT Project Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the person accountable for the outcome of the project?

    <p>Project sponsor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role involves working with various resource providers to ensure development is completed effectively?

    <p>IT project manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role is represented on the project team by their main point of contact?

    <p>Supplier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role is often tasked with completing deliverables and documenting the process?

    <p>Team member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are tasked with business analysis, requirements gathering, and budget estimating?

    <p>IT project manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role is skilled in contributing to the project objective and figuring out business needs?

    <p>Team member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Project Management Roles

    • Project Sponsor: The person accountable for the project's outcome, usually a senior manager who initiated the project, responsible for budget and decision-making.

    Project Management Team

    • Project Manager: Responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing the project, collaborating with multiple roles, and reporting to the project sponsor.
    • Senior Project Manager: An experienced professional overseeing large-scale initiatives, requiring cross-functional collaboration across departments.

    Supporting Roles

    • Project Coordinator: Facilitates the project manager's job, especially with remote teams, helping with project operations.
    • Project Administrator: Supports project managers, coordinators, and analysts, handling administrative tasks like reporting, meeting planning, and team collaboration.

    IT Project Manager Roles

    • Consulting Firm: Plans, schedules, and controls activities, coordinates team efforts, and builds relationships with clients and associates.
    • Financial Services Firm: Manages IT solutions, prepares and executes project plans, and acts as a liaison between vendors and end-users.
    • Nonprofit Consulting Firm: Responsible for business analysis, requirements gathering, project planning, budget estimating, development, testing, and implementation, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

    Other Roles

    • Supplier: Provides resources, represented by a main point of contact, such as a technical expert, account manager, or project manager.
    • Team Member: A skilled professional contributing to the project, tasked with completing deliverables, documenting processes, and understanding business needs.
    • Stakeholder: A person or group with a vested interest in the project, often benefiting from its outcome.

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    Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the project sponsor and project manager in a project management context. Understand how they differ in terms of decision-making authority and overall project oversight.

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