The reorganization of a company's department results in a key worker being reassigned to a higher priority project. At the same time, a new requirement that will increase the project's value may cause a delay to the release schedule. What should the project manager do next?

While prioritizing the backlog is essential for effective project management, it may not address the immediate issue of the reassignment of the key worker and the resulting delays. This choice assumes that all requirements can be completed without any impact on the schedule, which is unrealistic given the new requirement's potential to cause delays.

This choice overlooks the importance of timely delivery. Waiting for the key worker to be available again could significantly delay the project, which might not align with stakeholder expectations or market demands. This approach fails to provide a solution for the current situation, potentially jeopardizing the project timeline.

While discussing resource needs with the product owner is a valid strategy, it does not guarantee that additional resources will be available or that they can resolve the current scheduling issues. This choice may lead to further delays if resource allocation cannot be achieved promptly.