Information Resource Manager

Information Resource Manager ( or IRM) is a horizontal function in the DG.


 * IRMs are responsible for the management of ICT resources in each DG.
 * They are the principal point of contact for ICT matters in their DG.
 * The IRM and her/his team are responsible for the provision of both the hardware and the software that users need for their daily work.


 * There are two types of IRM:
 * The IRM-Infra is responsible for the ICT infrastructure in his or her DG,
 * The IRM-IS is responsible for the information systems in his or her DG

Functions

 * Project Manager (or PM) via a horizontal function in his DG.
 * System Supplier (or SS) for internally developed projects

Activities

 * Acts as an IT service provider for his/her DG as regards local resources
 * Manages the provision of IT resources in their DG
 * Provides optimal support for the information systems of his/her DG
 * Provides optimal support for the IT infrastructure of his/her DG

Further information

 * http://www.cc.cec/wikis/display/PM2/Information+Resource+Manager+%28IRM%29
 * http://myintracomm.ec.europa.eu/serv/en/digit/about_digit/who_is_who/Pages/index.aspx


 * DIGIT / DS policy introduced in 2011 empowered the local IRM's to help their own staff resolve any difficulties (e.g. arising from the blocking of certain websites)