I need some expert advise on how to properly handle a situation.
I. Situation:
Contractor ABC Corp submits proposal to Government Agency .The proposal lists Joe as the PM. While not a PMP, Joe has a reputation for stellar performance with the Gov customer. The proposal is awarded at full Scope of work. We believe partly because the customer knows Joe can complete the work.
Joe works for Larry a division manager in ABC Corp. Shortly after the project work begins, Larry resigns leaving a significant gap at ABC Corp. Joe is the Senior PM. He finds himself performing PM work and Division Manager work. He is stretched to his limits and needs assistance to fill the gap.
Henry is a certified PMP that also works in another division of ABC corp. He has time available and is closing out another project. The customer does not know Henry, but inside ABC Corp, It makes sense to transfer Henry to PM Joe's project so Joe may focus on Division manager duties. On the surface, this is a win-win for both Joe and Henry, and the project.
II. Questions:
1. Given this is a Government Contract, what is the responsibility to the Government for Joe to maintain his role as PM?
2. Whose has the decision and final authority to approve changing PMs on the project? Does the KO need to approve?
3. What is the process/steps must be executed to make Henry the official PM? Does this require a contract mod? Or can it be simply handled with a project charter that is internal to ABC corp.
I'm certain PM's have swapped on a multitude of projects. I'm not familiar with the mechanics of the process.
Expert Advise/Insight appreciated.
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