1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1568Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1568a71 Lesson Date: 2005-06-07a71 Submitting Organization: ARCa71 Authored by: Ronald C. WinterlinSubject: Sub-project Management Authority Abstract: Key subordinate project management positions must be truly accountable to the Project Manag
2、er. Sub-project managers must be empowered to manage and make decisions pertaining to their element of the project. Roles, responsibilities and authority of SP managers should be agreed to by line and project management and formally documented up front. The sub-project managers should be recognized
3、as having the appropriate management authority necessary to make key decisions in both the direction of the work and the funding required to accomplish it. The AATT Project is perspective is that ideally such key positions as sub-project managers should report directly to the project manager. Any ag
4、reements and arrangements for matrix organizational support must be carefully thought out, documented and communicated to all involved organizations including management (all levels) and those responsible to do the work. Special attention should be given to assure this support is indeed provided thr
5、ough the life of the project and that continuity is maintained when personnel inevitably turnover. AATT experienced a significant amount of key position turnovers and in some instances new managers reinvented the wheel which has an effect on all support staff impacting overall effectiveness and effi
6、ciency. Description of Driving Event: There is no single driving event Lesson(s) Learned: Without proper authority and accountability to appropriate line management, the efficiency and effectiveness of individual subordinate support managers is significantly diminished. This can have a detrimental a
7、nd even disruptive effect both on day-to-day work and ability to achieve successful project milestones and deliverables on time and on schedule. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Recommendation(s): Provide for upfront written agreements
8、 at all levels of management that assure that subordinate KEY management positions will have the necessary authority and accountability to accomplish what they are supposed to be responsible for. Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: N/AMission Directorate(s):
9、 a71 Exploration Systemsa71 Sciencea71 Aeronautics Researcha71 Space OperationsAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Financial Managementa71 Program and Project ManagementAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Organization: ARCProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
