^ [[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**.
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Spanish Guide: [[4.6 Proveedor de Soluciones (PS)]]
<-- [[4.5 Project Owner (PO)]]
--> [[4.7 Business Manager (BM)]]