A program manager is replacing the manufacturer's legacy inventory system. All functional and regulatory requirements are fully documented and frozen. The executive sponsor wants firm cost and schedule estimates and formal sign-off after each stage (requirements, design, build, test, deploy). Which system implementation methodology should the program manager choose to best meet these constraints?
A predictive Waterfall methodology provides a linear, phase-gate life cycle in which each stage must be completed and approved before the next begins. Because scope is baselined upfront, cost and schedule can be estimated with greater certainty, and the sequential reviews satisfy the sponsor's need for formal approval. Iterative approaches such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban assume evolving requirements and continuous change, making them less suitable when requirements are frozen and a structured progression is required.
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