A program manager is leading a global initiative to deploy a new financial software platform. During the development of the detailed program scope statement, new international data privacy regulations are announced. To ensure the program's vision of a compliant, future-proof solution is met, what should the program manager do first?
Add the new regulations to the program risk register and proceed with the originally defined scope.
Delegate the responsibility for ensuring compliance with the new regulations to the individual project teams.
Immediately halt all program planning activities to request a full legal review of all project charters.
Incorporate an analysis of the new regulations into the program scope statement as a key external variable.
The correct action is to incorporate an analysis of the new regulations into the program scope statement. According to program management standards, the detailed program scope statement must incorporate significant external influences and variables to ensure the program aligns with its vision and to facilitate comprehensive planning. Halting the program is an extreme and premature reaction. Delegating compliance solely to project teams creates a risk of inconsistent application, which undermines a key benefit of program management. While adding the new regulations to the risk register is a valid action, it is insufficient; as a known requirement, it must be proactively addressed within the scope definition, not just passively monitored as a risk.
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