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-identify examples of project team
stakeholders ANALYSIS
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-the sponsor
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-is a driving force in defining the overall goals
and objectives for the organisation
-controls the budget and the resource
allocation to initiatives and projects
-usually someone who is an executive or
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senior manager
-will have a vested interest in the outcome of
the project
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-the business analyst
-responsible for the activities and tasks
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needed to describe the solution
-is accountable for the execution of the ANALYSIS
requirements phase of a project
-could also play other roles
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-the project manager
-oversees the completion of the work required TO BUSINESS
to deliver the solution
-responsible to meet project objectives
-manages constraints, such as scope
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-plan a schedule in order to meet the
allocated time and budget
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-the sponsor
-is a driving force in defining needs and
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developing solutions
-controls resources TO BUSINESS
-its roles include executive and project
sponsor
-a business analyst
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-assumes responsibility for activities and
tasks
-is accountable for BA execution
-may take on other stakeholder roles
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-the project manager
-oversees work
-is responsible for meeting project objectives
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-manages constraints including scope,
budget, schedule, resources, quality, and
risk
-is constantly identifying, monitoring, and
mitigating risks to ensure project success
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-subject matter expert INTRODUCTION

-has in-depth knowledge of the current state
and the needs of the operation
-can be anyone in the organisation: an end
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user, managers, process owners
-legal and regulatory experts ANALYSIS
-critical when defining constraints imposed by
law
-consultants, have specific expertise
-implementation subject matter experts
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-a domain subject matter expert
-has in-depth knowledge of the need or solution INTRODUCTION
-their roles include end user, manager, process
owner, legal staff member, and consultant
-the implementation SME
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-specialises in solution implementation
-roles include project librarian, change
manager, process owner, configuration
manager, solution architect, developer,
database administrator, information architect,
usability analyst, trainer, and organisational
change consultant
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-the tester's role INTRODUCTION

-is to verify the solution and ensure it meets
the specification
-will create test cases
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-makes sure that the outcome is of quality
-the tester ANALYSIS
-verifies solution effectiveness, performs
process and result verification, ensures
quality standards, and reduces risk and
defects
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