The Project Owner represents the IDM in defining what is required, and oversees the effectiveness of the Project Director.
The Project Owner must have clear delegated authority and be accessible in order to reinforce the commitment to the project.
Should there be a trend toward cost escalation or delay, or if the objectives of the project change radically, the Project Owner will alert the IDM with a recommendation on action to take.
Figure 8 - Key responsibilities of the Project Owner
| Key responsibilities : • Ensure that an appropriate project management structure is in place to deliver the project objectives • Appoint a Project Director and define terms of reference • Ensure adequate resources are made available to the Project Director for the delivery of the project within the programme timescales • Ensure that a project scope is developed which clearly defines the aim and objectives and is agreed by the users • Ensure appropriate stakeholder identification, analysis and engagement is undertaken at the Project Initiation phase • Agree the Project Initiation Document, Plan and budget for the project, ensuring they meet the business objectives, for approval by the Investment Decision Maker • Agree a detailed Project Execution Plan and oversee its implementation • Approve all changes to the scope of the project and the approach to delivering the product, including the role of arbiter on any disputes that occur on the client side Full details of responsibilities can be obtained in the SG Construction Procurement Manual |