Establishing roles and responsibilities

Various people are responsible for strategic decisions, assessing the risk, reporting on progress and managing the project.

• The project owner is responsible for the direction, alignment, and overall success of the project. They are often a senior executive and accountable for the entire project lifecycle.
• Project stakeholders are invested in the project outcome, such as the directors or investors.
• The steering committee is responsible for oversight, risk management, quality control, and project goals.
• The project manager oversees the day-to-day management of the project.