SCOPE OF FUNCTION
This is a control level function that has primary
responsibility for the management of data as a corporate
resource. In this context, Data Resource Management is
concerned with the management of all of the data that is
required to serve the information needs of the enterprise,
regardless of where used or how stored. More specifically, Data
Resource Management is responsible for the standardization and
control of data, both at the logical and physical levels, as
well as the application and enterprise views.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Legislates and enforces the proper use of
"PRIDE" products in their functional area. This
specifically includes DBEM (Data Base Engineering
Methodology).
- Directs and reviews all Data Resource Management related
activities. This includes Data Engineering, Data Base
Administration, and Data Communications Administration.
- Enforces all policies and procedures related to Data
Resource Management.
- Provides for and controls facilities and equipment for
Data Resource Management personnel.
- Recruits and manages Data Resource Management personnel.
- Reports to Information Resource Management on all
Data Resource Management related activities.
- Advises and supports Systems Resource Management,
Enterprise Resource Management, and Data Processing
Operations on Information Resource Management related
issues.
- Participates as a member of the Support Team for
implementing "PRIDE" products.
- Works closely with the various IRM support functions to
develop, monitor and control Data Resource Management
related standards.
- Approves of all Data Resource Management related
acquisitions, e.g., purchase of hardware and software.
- Reviews summary project control reports on a routine basis
to assure that projects are on schedule and under control.
- Allocates the use of Data Resource Management resources to
project assignments.
- Provides continuing training necessary to assure a highly
qualified development staff.
- Evaluates and approves all formal deliverables resulting
from DBEM. This specifically includes:
- Phase 1 - "Data Base Study and Evaluation Report"
- Phase 2 - "ALDB Design Manual"
- Phase 3 - "ELDB Design Manual"
- Phase 4 - "EPDB Design Manual"
- Phase 5 - "APDB Design Manual"
- Phase 6 - "Project Audit"
- Assures that data base designs are developed according to
the Enterprise Information Strategy and that they
accurately and adequately serve the needs of all
information systems.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- A thorough understanding of "PRIDE" products,
particularly as they pertain to Data Resource
Management (particularly DBEM).
- A thorough understanding of the responsibilities and
policies of Data Resource Management.
- In-depth knowledge about all Data Resource Management
activities.
- The experience and ability to critically evaluate the
performance of Data Resource Management related functions
and staff.
- The experience and ability to manage the activities of
others.
- The experience and ability to manage Data Resource
Management facilities and equipment.
- The experience and ability to assume responsibility for
performing assigned tasks and meeting objectives within
time and cost constraints.
- Good interpersonal relations/communications skills.
- Effective writing skills.
- Good analytical and problem solving skills.
- Must be results oriented.
- Aware of the Enterprise Information Strategy, as it
pertains to Data Resource Management, and makes plans
accordingly.
- Experience in the acquisition of hardware and software to
support the control of data resources.
- A thorough understanding of the functions related to
Information Resource Management, including Data Resource
Management, Systems Resource Management, Enterprise
Resource Management, Data Engineering, Data Base
Administration, Data Communications Administration,
Project Management, Systems Engineering, Program/Software
Engineering, Enterprise Engineering, and the various
IRM support functions.
EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
The following list is intended as a guide to evaluate the
performance of the Data Resource Management function.
Evaluation will be based upon observation by Information
Resource Management, Enterprise Resource Management, Systems
Resource Management, Data Processing Operations, and Quality
Assurance.
- Data Resource Management personnel adhere to all
Information Resource Management related policies and
procedures.
- "PRIDE" products are successfully implemented
and used productively.
- The staff has a thorough understanding and knowledge of
all Data Resource Management related functions and
responsibilities.
- Information Resource Management, Enterprise Resource
Management, Systems Resource Management, Data Processing
Operations, and IRM support functions are aware of all
Data Resource Management activities.
- Data Resource Management personnel assume responsibility
for performing assigned tasks and achieves them within
time and cost constraints.
- There is an adequate staff to perform all required
Data Resource Management functions and they are well
trained.
- Data Resource Management activities are performed
according to the Enterprise Information Strategy.
- Data resources are standardized and controlled.
- The Data Resource Management staff produces quality work
(few mistakes).
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Subordinate to Information Resource Management. Data
Resource Management also maintains a lateral relationship with
Systems Resource Management, Enterprise Resource Management, and
Data Processing Operations. It also works closely with the
various IRM support functions. Project Management, Data
Engineering, Data Base Administration, and Data Communications
Administration are subordinate to Data Resource Management.
METHODOLOGY RELATIONSHIPS
This function participates in the following phases
and activities of the "PRIDE" methodologies:
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