The project sponsor and the manufacturing director of a PMO-managed project have different opinions about...

Conflicting opinions among key stakeholders typically arise when stakeholders are not effectively engaged during requirements gathering and project planning. Involving all key stakeholders early (Option B) helps ensure comprehensive requirements, reduces misunderstandings, and fosters alignment.

While scope and change control processes (Option A) are necessary, they do not replace stakeholder engagement. Roles matrices (Option C) and approvals (Option D) support governance but do not proactively prevent requirements misalignment.

PMI-PMOCP Governance practices highlight early stakeholder involvement as a key success factor.