Question

A predictive infrastructure project is entering its build phase in six weeks. The resource management plan shows that three specialized network engineers will be needed for a 10-week workstream on the critical path. The functional manager who controls these engineers informs the project manager that, due to security clearance and onboarding procedures, any assigned engineer requires four weeks of lead time before they can begin billable work. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Update the resource management plan and schedule to reflect the four-week onboarding lead time and initiate the staffing requests now so engineers are available when the build phase begins

Answer

Compress the build workstream by fast-tracking activities so the engineers can start later without delaying the critical path

Answer

Escalate to the sponsor to request that the security clearance and onboarding requirement be waived for this project

Answer

Procure the network engineering work from an external vendor to avoid the internal onboarding delay