Project Team

A group of people who help the project manager by doing the project work so the project meets its goals.

Key Points

  • Carries out the project work and supports the project manager in meeting objectives.
  • May include internal staff, contractors, and suppliers; roles can be full-time or part-time.
  • Broader than the project management team, which focuses on leading and managing the project.
  • Team composition can change across phases as different skills are needed.

Example

On a project to build a new warehouse, the project team includes civil engineers, site supervisors, procurement staff, quality inspectors, schedulers, and external contractors. They perform the design, construction, purchasing, inspections, and scheduling work under the coordination of the project manager to deliver the facility on time and within budget.

PMP Example Question

Which statement best describes the project team?

  1. The group responsible for directing and controlling project management processes.
  2. Stakeholders who approve the project charter and provide funding.
  3. Individuals who perform project work and assist the project manager in achieving project objectives.
  4. The collection of functional managers who assign resources to the project.

Correct Answer: C — Individuals who perform the project work and support the project manager to meet objectives

Explanation: The project team consists of the people doing the project work. This is different from the project management team (leading/managing), sponsors, or functional managers.

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