Who is responsible for managing the project stakeholder's engagement through the project life cycle?

A. The project manager
B. The project management team
C. The project team
D. The sponsor

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HINT: Who is ultimately responsible for managing the project?

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Answer and Explanation:
The correct answer is A

Managing the stakeholder engagement is very important to the success of the project as it enables the project manager to define proactive actions to win support and minimize negative impacts to the project. As managing stakeholder engagement is an important part of the project management, it is the responsibility of the project manager.

Details for each option:

A. The project manager
Correct. The project manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the project to ensure that the project objectives are achieved with its constraints, including managing stakeholder engagement.

B. The project management team
Incorrect. Although the project management team supports the project manager in project management activities, which could include managing the stakeholders, it is the responsibility of the project manager to manage the stakeholder engagement and expectations.

C. The project team
Incorrect. Although the project team may be involved in managing stakeholder engagement, it is not its responsibility.

D. The sponsor
Incorrect. The sponsor represents the high-level management of the project that is not expected to be responsible for managing the project in detail.

Reference: Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK^® Guide) – Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017, Page(s) 504