Harry works as a project manager for BlueWell Inc. A risk that has been identified and analyzed in
the project planning processes is now coming into fruition. Who among the following is responsible
for implementing the risk responses or contingency plan?

A.
Risk owner

B.
Harry

C.
Project sponsor

D.
Subject matter expert

Explanation:
The risk owner is the individual on the project team that is closest to the risk event. The risk owner
can be an individual or an organization responsible for implementing risk responses or
contingency plan. The risk owner should be empowered with the ability to respond to the risk as it
was planned.
Answer option B is incorrect. Harry is the project manager and likely would not be the risk owner
as well.
Answer option C is incorrect. The project sponsor authorizes the project but does not participate in
execution of the project.
Answer option D is incorrect. While a subject matter expert may be the risk owner on some
occasions, he would not be the risk owner on every occasion.