Most work packages are subcontracted. Mid-execution you are told a new contract manager will assume the role in one week. What should you do next?

The most proactive and effective next step is to analyze and document the new contract manager’s interests and select a strategy to manage the relationship. This aligns with stakeholder management principles, specifically identifying new stakeholders and planning how to engage them. Understanding their interests, influence, and potential impact allows you to develop a tailored engagement strategy, which is crucial for maintaining project success, especially with subcontracted work. Updating the communications management plan is a subsequent action, not the immediate next step, as you first need to understand who this new stakeholder is and how best to communicate with them. Rescheduling a meeting is premature; you need to prepare for their arrival first. Consulting the project management plan and preparing documents is also a good step, but understanding the stakeholder's needs and interests precedes simply handing over documents.