STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

2.2.10 Generally, the project management structure of in a public sector will involve:

a) A Steering Group or Board - which will consist of key decision makers, such as Permanent Secretaries, Chief Executive Officers and/or other senior managers of the procuring agency;

b) A Project Sponsor, who is also a member of the Steering Group/Board. The Project Sponsor is usually also part of senior management and is accountable for the project.

c) A project manager and the project team, which will include in-house staff and specialist external advisors on financial, legal and technical aspects; and

d) Project Sub-teams (if applicable), which will look into specific issues such as planning and user consultations.

e) CP2M, in an advisory role if agencies require inputs and assistance on project management issues.

Figure 2.2.1 shows a possible project management structure for the Public Sector Project Team.

Figure 2.2.1 Possible Project Management Structure for Public Sector Project

2.2.11 In addition to understanding policy objectives and service requirements of the project, the project manager should also ensure that (i) the project is affordable to the public sector agency, (ii) the PPP project is able to deliver better value for money and (iii) there is sufficient interest in the project for competition to take place.