SCOPE OF FUNCTION
This is a policy level function that represents the highest
management authority for an enterprise. It is responsible for
assuring the survival and prosperity of an enterprise. This
includes establishing and monitoring policies, objectives,
priorities, and project plans of the enterprise. Executive
Management is typically implemented by positions such as:
Chief Executive Officer, President, Owner, Board of Directors,
etc.
Executive Management is ultimately responsible for
legislating the development of an Information Resource
Management environment in an enterprise.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Acts as the highest management authority of the enterprise.
- Establishes and monitors the objectives of the enterprise,
including their prioritization.
- Establishes the operating policies for the enterprise.
- Appoints and directs the Information Resource Management
function.
- Includes the Information Resource Management function in
formulating business objectives and policies.
- Reviews pertinent "PRIDE" phase reports for all projects
and comments as required.
- Mediates problems between User Management and Information
Resource Management.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- A thorough knowledge of the mission of the enterprise,
including products and/or services offered.
- A thorough knowledge of the primary functions of the
enterprise. This includes a working knowledge of
Information Resource Management related functions.
- Knowledge of the structure of the organization, both
logically and physically.
- An understanding of the enterprise's assets and resources.
- A thorough knowledge of the objectives and policies of
the enterprise.
- An understanding of the status of all enterprise project
activities.
- A general understanding of "PRIDE" products.
- The experience and ability to manage enterprise affairs.
- The ability to provide a working environment conducive to
improved productivity.
- The ability to react intelligently and swiftly to
internal difficulties and/or User related problems.
- The ability to evaluate alternatives and establish
enterprise policies and priorities.
- Good interpersonal relations/communications skills.
- Effective writing skills.
- Possess good analytical and problem solving skills.
- Must be results oriented.
EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
The following list is intended as a guide to evaluate the
performance of Executive Management.
- The enterprise is successful in achieving its mission and
objectives.
- The Enterprise Information Strategy is synchronized with
business objectives.
- The standards and policies of the enterprise are
enforced and conducive to higher productivity.
- Problem areas are anticipated and addressed swiftly and
intelligently before they harm the enterprise.
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Information Resource Management and User Management are
subordinate to Executive Management.
METHODOLOGY RELATIONSHIPS
This function participates in the following phases
and activities of the "PRIDE" methodologies: