Development
Systems development
Systems development management (DLMG)
The management of resources in order to plan, estimate and carry out programmes of systems development work to time, budget and quality targets and in accordance with appropriate standards.
Level 5 Agrees, with business management, systems development projects that support the organisation’s objectives and plans. Ensures that management is both aware of and able to provide the required resources, and that available resources are properly utilised and accounted for. Monitors and reports on the progress of systems development projects, using appropriate quality assurance processes to ensure that projects are carried out in accordance with agreed standards, methods and procedures.
Level 6 Identifies and manages resources necessary for all stages (planning, estimation, execution) of individual systems development projects to ensure that technical, financial and quality targets are met.
Level 7 Sets strategy for resource management within systems development, authorises allocation of resources for programmes of systems development projects and maintains an overview of the contribution of the programmes to organisational success.