■        Information Security Officer (ISO), please see Appendix I for more information on the duties of the ISO.

■        Leaders/decision makers

▲    The Project Sponsor, who leads in getting the need for the project recognized as well as providing funding, enabling the resource staffing, and certifying the security of IT applications.

▲    The Customer, who is the person(s) or organization(s) using the product of the project and who determines the acceptance criteria for the product

Organizational Management is responsible for the identification of the need and opportunity for a project, assessment of project risk, and the approval of the project’s feasibility and resources. They are also responsible for establishing the strategic plans and for validating that projects are consistent with customer and organizational requirements. Management provides close oversight for high risk or high cost projects.

General Functions

▲    Provide leadership and resources to establish and improve project management

▲    Ensure that sufficient resources are available to conduct projects

▲    Review/approve commitments to external entities (e.g., customers, vendors)

▲    Ensure staff is properly trained in project management techniques and principles

Project Initiation

▲    Select Project Manager and assist in project team staffing

▲    Review/validate/approve project charter

▲    Authorize and provide funding

Project Planning

▲    Verify that project goals and objectives are defined

▲    Review/approve project plan, cost, risk and establish management reserves