Before we can answer the question "Do we have a project?", it is necessary to design and appoint a suitable Project Management Team to direct and manage the project.
A PRINCE2® Organisation is simply 'people playing roles' and consists of:
 | A PROGRAMME EXECUTIVEOnly required when a project is part of a programme. |
 | THE PROJECT BOARDTo direct the project and ensure that it remains focused on the Business Case. |
 | A PROJECT MANAGERTo plan and manage the project on the behalf of the Project Board with focus on product creation. |
 | TEAM MANAGER(S)An optional role responsible for supervising individuals creating the product(s). |
 | PROJECT ASSURANCEThe responsibility of the Project Board but the task may be delegated. The role entails an independent monitoring of all aspects of the project's performance and products. |
 | CHANGE AUTHORITYAgain, the responsibility of the Project Board but the task may be delegated. The role entails considering requests for change or off-specifications. |
| and...PROJECT SUPPORTAn optional role to help the Project Manager set up and maintain records: e.g. configuration management and change control. |
The Project Management Team is disbanded at the close of the project.