A program manager is in the process of translating the organization's strategic objectives into a high-level program scope statement. What is the primary purpose of negotiating with key stakeholders, such as the program sponsor and steering committee, during this activity?
To secure the full program budget before any other planning activities commence.
To delegate all scope-related decisions to the project managers of the constituent projects.
To ensure the program scope is directly aligned with strategic goals and to secure stakeholder buy-in.
To finalize the detailed work breakdown structure (WBS) for all component projects.
The correct answer is that negotiation with key stakeholders is essential for aligning the program scope with the organization's strategic objectives and gaining their buy-in. According to the PgMP Examination Content Outline, this negotiation is a specific task required to create the program scope description. This alignment ensures the program will deliver the intended value and has the necessary support from leadership. Finalizing the WBS is a more detailed planning activity that comes later. Delegating scope decisions would be an abdication of the program manager's responsibility. Securing the full budget is an important, but separate, activity that often runs in parallel or follows the high-level scope definition.
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