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Project Management & Agile · Foundational

Project Sponsor

The person or group that provides resources and support for the project and is accountable for enabling success.

Definition

The sponsor champions the project, issues the charter, approves major changes beyond the PM's authority, and resolves escalations. In PRINCE2 the closest equivalent is the Executive on the Project Board.

Example

The sponsor secures additional funding when a regulatory change expands scope.

Exam tip

Escalate issues beyond the PM's authority to the sponsor, not directly to the CEO.

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