SCOPE OF FUNCTION
This is a control level function that has primary
responsibility for the development and management of enterprise
resources. In this context, Enterprise Resource Management is
concerned with the management of all of the organizational
resources that either use information and/or process data.
More specifically, Enterprise Resource Management is responsible
for the standardization and control of organizational resources,
both logically and physically. It should be noted that this
function does not necessarily have administrative authority
over all organizational resources; only that they control the
definition of the resources so that they can be inventoried
to assist in formulating information strategies.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Legislates and enforces the proper use of
"PRIDE" products in their functional area. This
specifically includes EEM (Enterprise Engineering Methodology).
- Directs and reviews all Enterprise Resource Management
related activities.
- Enforces all policies and procedures related to Enterprise
Resource Management.
- Provides for and controls facilities and equipment for
Enterprise Resource Management personnel.
- Recruits and manages Enterprise Resource Management
personnel.
- Reports to Information Resource Management on all
Enterprise Resource Management related activities.
- Advises and supports Systems Resource Management, Data
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 Enterprise Resource Management
related standards.
- Approves of all Enterprise Resource Management related
acquisitions, e.g., purchase of hardware and software.
- Reviews summary project control reports on a routine basis
to assure that Enterprise Resource Management projects are
on schedule and under control.
- Allocates the use of Enterprise Resource Management
resources to project assignment.
- Coordinates with User Management, as required, to resolve
any project problems.
- Provides continuing training necessary to assure a highly
qualified development staff.
- Resolves any differences of opinion between the project
teams and IRM support functions regarding quality
assurance.
- Evaluates and approves all formal deliverables resulting
from EEM. This specifically includes:
- Phase 1 - "EEM Project Plan"
- Phase 2 - "Logical Enterprise Study"
- Phase 3 - "Physical Enterprise Study"
- Phase 4 - "Enterprise Information Strategy"
- Phase 5 - "EEM Project Evaluation Report"
- Assures that the Enterprise Information Strategy is
synchronized with business objectives.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- A thorough understanding of "PRIDE" products,
particularly as they pertains to Enterprise Resource
Management (particularly EEM).
- A thorough understanding of the responsibilities and
policies of Enterprise Resource Management.
- In-depth knowledge about all Enterprise Resource
Management activities.
- The experience and ability to critically evaluate the
performance of Enterprise Resource Management related
functions and staff.
- The experience and ability to manage the activities of
others.
- The experience and ability to manage Enterprise 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 Enterprise Resource Management, and makes
plans accordingly.
- Experience in the acquisition of hardware and software to
support the control of organizational resources.
- A thorough understanding of the functions related to
Information Resource Management, including Enterprise
Resource Management, Systems Resource Management, Data
Resource Management, Enterprise Engineering, Data
Engineering, Data Base Administration, Data Communications
Administration, Project Management, Systems Engineering,
Program/Software Engineering, and the various IRM support
functions.
EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
The following list is intended as a guide to evaluate the
performance of the Enterprise Resource Management function.
Evaluation will be based upon observation by Information
Resource Management, Systems Resource Management, Data Resource
Management, Data Processing Operations, and IRM Quality
Assurance.
- Enterprise 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 Enterprise Resource Management related functions and
responsibilities.
- Information Resource Management, Systems Resource
Management, Data Resource Management, Data Processing
Operations and IRM support functions are aware of all
Enterprise Resource Management activities.
- Enterprise 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
Enterprise Resource Management functions and they are
well trained.
- Enterprise Resource Management activities are performed
according to the Enterprise Information Strategy.
- Organizational resources are standardized and controlled.
- The Enterprise Resource Management staff produces quality
work (few mistakes).
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Subordinate to Information Resource Management. Enterprise
Resource Management also maintains a lateral working
relationship with Systems Resource Management, Data Resource
Management, Data Processing Operations. It also works closely
with the various IRM support functions. Project Management and
Enterprise Engineering are subordinate to Enterprise Resource
Management.
METHODOLOGY RELATIONSHIPS
This function participates in the following phases
and activities of the "PRIDE" methodologies:
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