Which key project stakeholder has the largest role in managing the expectations of other stakeholders?

• A. Project Manager
• B. Project Sponsor
• C. Team Member
• D. Customer

Answer: (A)

Effective stakeholder engagement is coordinated by the project manager. This role designs and carries out the stakeholder engagement plan, communicates progress, clarifies expectations, and negotiates changes to keep everyone aligned with project objectives and constraints. The sponsor provides support and resources and champions the project, the customer expresses needs, and team members deliver work, but only the project manager oversees and harmonizes the expectations of all stakeholders across the project.