Project Management Professional Practice Question

A project manager for a critical software upgrade realizes that a specialized database administrator (DBA) is needed for a two-week period. The project manager emails the functional manager with the request: 'I need one senior DBA for the Phoenix Project from September 1st to September 15th.' The functional manager assigns a senior DBA who, despite their title, lacks experience with the specific legacy database technology used in the project, leading to significant rework. What would have been the MOST effective way for the project manager to communicate the resource requirement?

  • Send the complete project charter to the functional manager with the request.

  • Request two DBAs, assuming one might not have the required skills.

  • Escalate the resource need to the project sponsor to ensure the correct person was assigned.

  • Provide the functional manager with a detailed description of the required skills and experience for the task.

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