# Project steering

Clearly defined stakeholder leadership is critical to the delivery of a successful project.

Key leadership committees help build a strong foundation for project success. These committees guide the team, set priorities, and align efforts with the organization's strategic goals.
This section focuses on the importance of the project committee.

![Leadership committees](https://docs.commercetools.com/tutorials/images/implementation-guide/committee-pyramid.png)

## Executive committee

An executive committee for a commerce project typically consists of senior leaders and decision-makers (for example, CEO, CTO, CFO, and CMO). This committee is responsible for overseeing strategic decisions related to the project.

## Steering committee

An executive committee and a steering committee play essential roles in organizational governance and project management. They operate at different levels within the organization.

The executive committee handles high-level corporate strategy and governance for the entire organization. The steering committee is dedicated to guiding a specific project or initiative to ensure its success.

## Project committee

It is common practice to have experienced business, technical, and delivery leads in the project committee. These roles serve distinct purposes and are essential to successful project execution.

### Business lead

- **Requirement gathering:** they gather and define the business requirements for the project. They understand the client's needs and the market, then translate those into specific requirements.
- **User-centric approach:** they focus on the end-user experience, ensuring that the project meets customer expectations and aligns with the company's business goals.
- **Priority setting:** they prioritize features and functionalities based on business value, customer impact, and market trends.
- **Feedback and iteration:** they gather feedback and adapt the project to changing business needs, ensuring that the project remains relevant and effective.

### Technical lead

- **Technical expertise:** they ensure that the chosen technology stack and architecture are suitable for the project's requirements.
- **Development oversight:** they oversee the development team, ensuring that coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance are maintained.
- **Problem-solving:** they address technical challenges and make decisions about system design, integration, and scalability.
- **Integration and security:** they ensure that the commerce platform integrates with other systems, meets security requirements, and performs efficiently.

### Delivery lead

- **Coordination and communication:** they manage and coordinate all aspects of the project, ensuring that everyone involved is aligned and working towards common goals.
- **Timeline and budget management:** they manage project timelines and budgets, ensuring that the project stays on track and within the allocated resources.
- **Risk mitigation:** they identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the success of the project and minimizing unexpected setbacks.
- **Stakeholder engagement:** they engage with various stakeholders, including team members, executives, and clients, to gather requirements, provide updates, and address concerns.

## Related pages

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