How can project managers effectively integrate procurement management and cost control strategies into the project execution phase to optimize outcomes and ensure alignment with the project's scope, requirements, and stakeholder expectations?

Please select two of the questions below for your initial response: (please try to choose a question that has not already been addressed):

1. What are project managers' key challenges in managing procurement and costs during the project execution phase, and what strategies can they employ to overcome these challenges?
2. How can project managers use Earned Value Management (EVM) to monitor and control procurement and cost performance during the project execution phase?
3. What role does effective communication and stakeholder management play in ensuring successful procurement and cost management during the project execution?
4. How can project managers balance the need for flexibility and adaptability in procurement and cost management during project execution with maintaining control over project scope, time, and cost?
5. What are some real-life examples of projects that effectively managed procurement and costs during project execution, and what lessons can be learned from these examples for future projects?
6. How can project managers effectively utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) as a decision-making tool to assess project performance, identify potential issues, and ensure that project objectives are achieved within the constraints of scope, time, and cost?

Your initial submission should be a substantive post (~400+ words). Your response should include APA-compliant in-text citations and references. (If you are new to APA style, please see the APA style references located from the Citation Styles Link under the eCourse Portal QEP Tutorials pa