SCOPE OF FUNCTION
This is a control level function that has primary
responsibility for the management of systems as a corporate
resource. In this context, Systems Resource Management is
concerned with the management of all of the systems that is
required to serve the information needs of the enterprise,
regardless of the type or application. More specifically,
Systems Resource Management is responsible for the
standardization and control of systems, both logically and
physically.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Legislates and enforces the proper use of
"PRIDE" products in their functional area. This
specifically includes ISEM (Information Systems
Engineering Methodology).
- Directs and reviews all Systems Resource Management
related activities. This includes both Systems
Engineering and Program/Software Engineering.
- Enforces all policies and procedures related to Systems
Resource Management.
- Provides for and controls facilities and equipment for
Systems Resource Management personnel.
- Recruits and manages Systems Resource Management personnel.
- Reports to Information Resource Management on all
information systems related activities.
- Advises and supports Data 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 Systems Resource Management
related standards.
- Approves of all Systems Resource Management related
acquisitions, e.g., purchase of hardware and software.
- Reviews summary project control reports on a routine basis
to assure that Systems Resource Management related projects
are on schedule and under control.
- Allocates the use of Systems Resource Management related
resources on project assignments.
- Coordinates with User Management, as required, to resolve
any project problems.
- Provides for continuing training necessary to assure a
highly qualified systems development staff.
- Resolves any differences of opinion between the project
teams and the various IRM support functions regarding
quality assurance issues.
- Evaluates and approves all formal deliverables resulting
from ISEM. This specifically includes:
- Phase 1 - "System Study and Evaluation Report"
- Phase 2 - "System Design Manual"
- Phase 3 - "Sub-System Design Manual"
- Phase 4-I - "Administrative Procedure Manual"
- Phase 4-II - "Computer Run Book"
- Phase 7 - "System Test"
- Phase 9 - "System Evaluation Report"
- Assures that information systems are designed according to
the Enterprise Information Strategy and that they
adequately serve end user needs.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- A thorough understanding of "PRIDE" products,
particularly as they relate to Systems Resource
Management (particularly ISEM).
- A thorough understanding of the responsibilities and
policies of Systems Resource Management.
- In-depth knowledge about all Systems Resource Management
related activities.
- The experience and ability to critically evaluate the
performance of the Systems Resource Management related
functions and staff.
- The experience and ability to manage the activities of
others.
- The experience and ability to manage Systems 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 Systems Resource Management, and makes plans
accordingly.
- Experience in the acquisition of hardware and software to
support the control of systems resources.
- A thorough understanding of the functions related to
Information Resource Management, including Systems Resource
Management, Enterprise Resource Management, Data Resource
Management, Systems Engineering, Program/Software Engineering,
Data Engineering, Data Base Administration, Data
Communications Administration, Project Management,
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 Systems Resource Management function.
Evaluation will be based upon observation by Information
Resource Management, Enterprise Resource Management, Data
Resource Management, Data Processing Operations, and Quality
Assurance.
- Systems 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 Systems Resource Management related functions and
responsibilities.
- Information Resource Management, Enterprise Resource
Management, Data Resource Management, Data Processing
Operations, and IRM support functions are aware of all
Systems Resource Management activities.
- Systems 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
Systems Resource Management functions and they are well
trained.
- Systems Resource Management activities are performed
according to the Enterprise Information Strategy.
- Systems resources are standardized and controlled.
- The Systems Resource Management staff produces quality work
(few mistakes).
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Subordinate to Information Resource Management. Systems
Resource Management also maintains a lateral working
relationship with Systems Resource Management, Enterprise
Resource Management, and Data Processing Operations. It also
works closely with the various IRM support functions. Project
Management, Systems Engineering, and Program/Software
Engineering are subordinate to Systems Resource Management.
METHODOLOGY RELATIONSHIPS
This function participates in the following phases
and activities of the "PRIDE" methodologies:
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