PIC
Person in Charge
The named person responsible for coordinating a task decision event or operational area in a given context.
Plain English
The person everyone should contact for ownership and coordination.
In context
A PIC clarifies who drives follow-up but teams should also state decision authority contributors and escalation paths when the work is complex.
Example
“Nadia is the PIC for coordinating the migration weekend.”
When you'll hear this
- meeting follow-up
- operations
- project planning
Common misunderstanding
PIC does not necessarily mean the person performs every task or holds permanent managerial authority.
Also known as
person in charge
Commonly used by
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Updated: 2026-08-27
