Problem Owner

Problem Owner

The person who will be responsible for ensuring the problem is defined and validated. Usually this will be a Product Manager, but may be an Engineer or Designer depending on the nature of the problem.

This person is accountable for ensuring that:

• the problem is solved effectively, and
• stakeholders are consulted and informed of progress.

Responsibilities

Owner	Governance Area	Responsibility
Problem Owner	Requirements Definition	The person accountable for ensuring the requirements specification aligns with the problem definition and hypothesis
Problem Owner	Problem Definition	The person accountable and responsible for defining the problem