Federal Sponsor

Federal executive at the organizational level with the authority to accept and assign project management responsibility. The Federal Sponsor manages the budget within the organization.

• Federal executive who is ultimately accountable for the project and business need

• Sets priorities for the project

• Has authority to assign or request project management support

• Authorizes the start and end of a project

• Approves project artifacts (e.g. Business Case, Project Charter, & Post Implementation Review)

• Provides funds for the project

• Makes critical project decisions to resolve major conflicts