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Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Global authority in project, portfolio and risk management
February 11, 2026 · 8:50 AMOpen link ↗View on Instagram ↗

Good morning, everyone! ☀️ Last week, I shared the first free preview lesson from my course “Project Governance and Leadership for Senior Executives”. Today, I’m happy to share the second free lesson, now available online. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7MrCELPlpU In this lesson — Project Leadership for Executives 3.2: Who is the Project Manager and Other Related Roles? — I discuss the key leadership roles in the project environment. We explore the real responsibilities of the project manager, the project sponsor, the program director, and other critical roles that shape how projects succeed or fail. Many challenges in projects don’t come from poor planning, but from unclear roles, authority, and accountability. When executives truly understand these roles, governance improves, decisions become faster and clearer, and execution aligns with strategy. This lesson is part of my online course “Project Governance and Leadership for Senior Executives”, where I go beyond schedules and budgets to focus on how executives can lead, sponsor, and govern strategic initiatives in complex environments. If you’re a senior executive, board member, sponsor, or preparing for these responsibilities, this lesson offers a clear and practical perspective on strengthening project leadership and governance.🙌 Ricardo #ProjectLeadership #ExecutiveEducation #Governance #ProjectRoles #StrategyExecution