Do you think project managers are becoming governance leaders rather than delivery managers? Why or why not?

Governance Leadership

Sreesudha Ayyalasomayajula Software Project Manager| ZF group New Hudson, MI, United States

Project Manager Role Evolution

The role of project managers seems to be shifting beyond delivery into areas like governance, risk, and strategy.

This evolution is becoming more visible in complex and high-stakes projects today.

Do you think project managers are becoming governance leaders rather than delivery managers? Why or why not?

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 2:17 PM

Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada

Sreesudha -

PMs have always had governance as one of their areas of responsibility as the system in which decisions are made on a project is something they would define and have some degree of involvement in. However, if that becomes their main focus, that would dilute their value in delivering the project's objectives.

Kiron

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 6:31 PM

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Do you think project managers are becoming governance leaders rather than delivery managers? Why or why not?

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