4 Part 4: V-Modell Reference Roles
4.2 Roles
4.2.6 CM Manager
Description
The CM manager manages, coordinates and controls the »Configuration Management and specifies all necessary project-specific conditions in the »Project Manual. He reports on the project progress to the »Project Leader.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Preparing the configuration management section in the Project Manual,
- appointing the CM Administrator,
- controlling the establishment of configuration management,
- establishing and administering access authorizations,
- controlling the initialization and administration of the product library,
- controling the initialization and updating of the product configuration,
- implementing the requirements on product saving and archiving,
- evaluating the product library and reporting to the Project Leader,
- specifying and coordinating the CM procedures, e.g. with acquirers/partners/sub-suppliers.
Skill profile
- Experience in project execution,
- knowledge of the contractual framework conditions,
- knowledge and mastery of the configuration management processes, precedures, methods and tools required for the respective functional area,
- knowledge of the framework conditions/regulations for configuration and product management (uniform identification system),
- knowledge of application and operational areas of the system to be developed,
- knowledge of the different system versions,
- organization and communication capabilities.
Role Allocation
The role of CM Manager must be staffed in every project. Since product and configuration changes will be adopted in the »Problem and Change Management, the CM Manger must be member of the »Change Control Board. If reasonable and required, tasks of the CM Manager may be delegated to the CM Administrator under certain conditions.
Responsible for
Participating in
Evaluation Specification Product Configuration, Change Decision, Problem/Change Evaluation, Final Project Report, Project Manual, Project Plan, Project Status Report