A junior project manager was recently hired to lead a complex project scheduled to kick...

The junior project manager reports administratively to their mentor so that human resource (HR) questions can be answered quickly.

The junior project manager can discuss certain problems with their mentor without fear of retribution.

The mentor will be immediately available to take over the project if there are problems or project delays.

The mentor will be involved in the decision-making processes implemented by the junior project manager.

The mentor can provide past project documentation with early warning indicators that potential problems could occur.