A project manager's new employer decided to use an agile delivery approach to implement a new accounting syste...
A project manager's new employer decided to use an agile delivery approach to implement a new accounting system. The chief financial officer (CFO), who is also the project sponsor, is committed to a new way of working but does not have experience as a product owner. The project manager's background includes a couple of years' experience as an agile practitioner working as a scrum master. What should the project manager do at the start of the project?
- A.Delay the build of the system until the project sponsor is ready to take over the product owner role.
- ✓ Correct B.Work with and assist the project sponsor in building and prioritizing the product backlog.
- C.Collaborate with the development team to help the project sponsor acquire the relevant skills.
- D.Assume the product owner role until the project sponsor is ready to take over the product owner role.
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is B. The CFO is the product owner but lacks experience in the role. With an agile background, the project manager should work alongside the sponsor to build and prioritize the product backlog, coaching them into the role. Delaying the project (A) wastes time, asking the development team to train the sponsor (C) is indirect, and taking over the product owner role (D) removes the sponsor's ownership of product decisions.
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