A project manager is assigned to a project within a program. The high-level requirements of the project are known, but the priorities of some of the requirements are uncertain as they are interdependent on some other pipeline projects within the program.
How should the project manager prepare for the next steps of the project?
When the high-level requirements are known but the priorities of some requirements are uncertain due to interdependencies, the project manager should take proactive steps to create a preliminary plan and keep the project moving forward. By prioritizing and estimating the milestones for the high-level requirements based on historical data, the project manager can establish a baseline that allows the project to progress. This approach helps in mitigating delays and provides a framework that can be adjusted as more information becomes available and uncertainties are resolved. Escalating the issue or waiting for other project estimates can lead to unnecessary delays, while involving the PMO to estimate tasks does not fall under the typical responsibilities of the PMO.
C. Prioritize and estimate the milestones for the high-level requirements based on historical data
C. Prioritize and estimate the milestones for the high-level requirements based on historical data
D. Ask the project management office (PMO) to estimate the tasks for all the projects and share the project management plan. This might be the best approach, as the PMO would typically have an overview of all projects within the program and be in a position to coordinate and manage interdependencies. They can help ensure that the project plans for all projects are aligned and take into account the interdependencies. In conclusion, the best approach for the project manager in this situation would likely be option D. Ask the project management office (PMO) to estimate the tasks for all the projects and share the project management plan. This approach ensures that all interdependencies are managed at a program level, reducing the risk of conflicts and delays.
Then what's left of your job as a PM? You basically gave them everything.
Should focus on the question to answer. The question is the PM need to preparing for next step so I eleminate B,D. For A, PM should not escalet problem due to project dependency
Yo creo que B.
'The high-level requirements of the project are known, but the priorities of some of the requirements are uncertain ' -> This means priorities can't be decided for the requirements and milestones have zero duration(estimation is invalid). -> PMO does not have job to estimate tasks for all projects. -> So, only option is B to wait for dependent project estimate.