After a few releases the product owner launched the product even though the minimum viable product (MVP) is missing some features. A key stakeholder, the marketing vice president, is unhappy and questions the release decision. What should the project manager do?

The product owner is ultimately responsible for product value and release decisions, even if the MVP is not fully complete. The project manager's role is to support the product owner and facilitate communication. Aligning with the unhappy stakeholder is crucial for future collaboration and understanding their expectations. Coaching the team on risk-averse approaches is not the project manager's primary role in this scenario, nor is taking over release decisions from the product owner. Escalating the issue or challenging authority would be counterproductive and undermine team dynamics and the product owner's role.