7.4.1. Project Manager, Owner and Sponsor

Evaluation is assumed to be initiated by the “owner” of the project in some way

The Project Owner, sometimes also designated as the Project Manager, is ultimately responsible for the evaluation, and the role could range from an oversight through to close involvement.

At this stage it could be useful to define and differentiate the roles of Project Sponsor and Project Manager, although the roles could be covered by a single person in certain projects, especially simpler or smaller ones.

The Project Sponsor provides or facilitates the resources for a project.

The project sponsor is the advocate for its existence
Defines the criteria for the project’s success
Determines the success or otherwise of the project

The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the key aspects of a project.

Planning what needs to be done
Ensuring work is to the required standard
Coordinating and motivating team members
Ensuring programme and budget compliance
Identifying and implementing required changes
Identifying and managing risk