In a Lean Validation project the Project Manager is a (part time) Black Belt and plays a key role to run an efficient project. The major tasks in relation to Lean Validation for the Project Manager are:

• Create and maintain the Project Charter
• Select the right team members and use the team capabilities
• Monitor and report the progress
• Show simple KPI's for the progress
• Act on deviations from planned progress
• Communicate with all stakeholders
• Do stakeholder analyses