A project manager is leading a new software development initiative but is facing roadblocks in securing the necessary budget and server hardware. To resolve this, the project manager needs to escalate the issue to the person who can authorize funds and champion the project at an executive level. Which role is responsible for providing this type of high-level support and resources?
The correct answer is the Sponsor. A project sponsor is a senior-level executive who provides resources, support, and funding for the project. They are accountable for the project's success and act as its champion within the organization, helping to remove high-level roadblocks. The Project Manager is responsible for the daily management of the project, not for providing the ultimate funding or executive authority. A Stakeholder is any individual with an interest in the project, which is a broad category that includes the sponsor, but the specific responsibility described belongs to the sponsor. A Team Lead manages a portion of the project team and their tasks, but does not have executive authority or control over the budget.
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