Involved in negotiation of team assignment. Initiation phase whereby teams complete team plans based on the team assignment. The plan is typically reviewed by the line manager before the negotiation process is initiated. Team progress is tracked against team and project plans. Renegotiation of team plans if goals are not met, task is redefined, features are dropped, etc.
Technical expertise is provided when needed by the teams.
May include input to the technical quality of deliverables. Execution phase whereby teams are reporting progress and receive feedback on quality, TTM, and other goals. Parties renegotiate the team plan when major deviations occur. Analysis of team and management performance is done at the conclusion of the team assignment. Findings used for future projects.