^ [[4 Project Organisation and Roles]] # 4.6  Solution Provider (SP) The Solution Provider (SP) assumes overall **accountability for project deliverables** and represents the interests of those who design, manage and implement (or outsource) the project’s deliverables. As the key [[Directing Layer]] role from the [[provider side]], the Solution Provider (SP) usually has a management position in the functional hierarchy of the organisation undertaking the project, and therefore **often works with the Project Owner (PO) in defining the project’s business objectives**. ## Responsibilities: - Assumes overall **accountability for the project deliverables** and services requested by the Project Owner (PO). - Mobilises the required **resources from the provider side** and **appoints the Project Manager (PM)**. - Approves the objectives of any **outsourced activities** and deliverables and becomes **accountable for the contractor’s performance**. ___ Spanish Guide: [[4.6 Proveedor de Soluciones (PS)]] <-- [[4.5 Project Owner (PO)]] --> [[4.7 Business Manager (BM)]]