Discuss Scaled Agile SAFe-SPC Exam Topic 6 Question 47

What are the primary responsibilities of Program Portfolio Management (PPM)?

AGovernance, strategy and investment funding, program management.

BProgram management, stakeholder management, PI Planning.

CLightweight business case, Epic specification workshop, Budget allocation.

DGovernance, investment funding, product strategy.

Suggested Answer: A

Program Portfolio Management (now commonly referred to as Lean Portfolio Management in SAFe 6.0) is accountable for:

Strategy and Investment Funding: Ensuring the portfolio's investments align with the enterprise's business strategy.

Agile Portfolio Operations (Program Management): Supporting program execution, including coordination and support across value streams.

Governance: Assuring compliance, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes.

SAFe 6.0 documentation emphasizes these three pillars as the core responsibilities of LPM/PPM.

Option D omits program management, while B and C list activities or deliverables but not the full scope of responsibilities.

SAFe 6.0 Website: Lean Portfolio Management

SPC 6.0 Guide: 'Strategy and Investment Funding, Agile Portfolio Operations, and Lean Governance are the primary responsibilities of Lean Portfolio Management.'

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30 comments · newest first

Jeniffer 6 months ago

D aligns with my understanding of PPM roles.

Cecily 6 months ago

C is too specific. I like the broader view in A.

Graham 6 months ago

A is comprehensive. Strategy and funding are crucial.

Micah 7 months ago

B seems too focused on program management.

Catarina 7 months ago

I prefer D. Governance is key for PPM.

Della 7 months ago

C sounds too light for such a complex role, right?

Nichelle 7 months ago

D is definitely on point with governance and strategy!

Hyun 8 months ago

Wait, I thought PPM was just about budgeting?

Dannette 8 months ago

I think B is more accurate with stakeholder management included.

Rodolfo 8 months ago

Haha, C is like a parody of PPM responsibilities. Lightweight business case, really?

Barb 8 months ago

C is way off, that's more for Agile project management.

Shantay 8 months ago

B is missing some important aspects like governance and investment funding.

Sherill 9 months ago

D seems to be the most comprehensive answer here.

Olga 9 months ago

I think option A covers the key responsibilities of PPM.

Kati 9 months ago

I thought PPM was more about governance and strategy, so maybe D is correct, but I need to double-check my notes.

Annice 9 months ago

I feel like option A is the most comprehensive, but I can't quite recall if product strategy is part of PPM.

Dusti 9 months ago

I remember practicing a question about program management and stakeholder management, but I don't think that's the main focus of PPM.

Nikita 10 months ago

This is a good test of my understanding of PPM. I'm pretty confident I can narrow it down to the right answer by thinking through the core functions of PPM.

Jospeh 10 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of the answer choices. They don't seem to match up exactly with what I know about PPM. I'll need to re-read the question and choices carefully.

An 10 months ago

A seems to cover the main responsibilities well.

Chauncey 10 months ago

I think the primary responsibilities of PPM include governance and investment funding, but I'm not sure about the specifics.

Teddy 10 months ago

I think A covers the main responsibilities well.

Leslie 11 months ago

Hmm, I'm not 100% sure about this one. I'll make my best guess, but I may need to come back to it if I have time at the end.

Cherelle 11 months ago

Okay, I remember learning about PPM in class. I think the main responsibilities are around governance, strategy, and funding the programs. Let me see if I can match that to the options.

Xenia 11 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a broad question. I'll need to think through the key responsibilities of PPM and try to match them to the answer choices.

Viola 5 months ago

↳ replying to Xenia

So, A and D seem to cover the main responsibilities well.

Bette 6 months ago

↳ replying to Xenia

I feel like product strategy should be included.

Micaela 6 months ago

↳ replying to Xenia

Definitely! Investment funding is also key.

Aleta 6 months ago

↳ replying to Xenia

I think governance is crucial in PPM.

Bernadine 11 months ago

↳ replying to Xenia

What about program management? It seems important too.

Scaled Agile SAFe-SPC Exam - Topic 6 Question 47 Discussion