^ [[4 Project Organisation and Roles]] # 4.5  Project Owner (PO) The Project Owner (PO) is the **client** of the project, and as such sets the **business objectives** and ensures that project outcomes are in line with business objectives and priorities. As the key [[Directing Layer]] role from the [[requestor side]], the Project Owner (PO) is **accountable for the overall project’s success**, and later becomes the owner of the project’s outputs (product or service). ## Responsibilities: - Acts as the **project champion**, promoting the project’s success. - **Chairs the Project Steering Committee (PSC)**. - Provides leadership and **strategic direction to the Business Manager (BM) and Project Manager (PM)**. - Sets the **business objectives** and accepts the **Business Case** for the project. - Owns the business risks and ensures that project outcomes are in line with **business objectives and priorities**. - Mobilises the **resources** necessary for the project, in accordance with the agreed budget. - Regularly **monitors project progress**. - Coordinates the resolution of **escalated issues and conflicts**. - Drives **organisational change** and monitors proper evolution and **change implementation**. - Approves and signs-off on **key management milestone artefacts** ([[Business Case]], Project Charter, [[Project Handbook]], Project Management Plans, [[Business Implementation Plan]], etc.). ___ Spanish Guide: [[4.5 Propietario del Proyecto (PP)]] <-- [[4.4 Project Steering Committee (PSC)]] --> [[4.6 Solution Provider (SP)]]