University of Tasmania, Australia

Project Executive - Professor David Sadler, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students & Education)

The Project Executive has overarching knowledge and support of the key areas of UTAS and the ability to advise the UTAS Senior Management Team (SMT).

The Project Executive is ultimately accountable for the project and responsible for ensuring the project delivers the business requirements.  The Project Executive is the key decision maker in the event of a project issue and must balance the demands of business, the users and the suppliers.

The Project Executive's primary responsibilities include the following:

1. Hold responsibility for the project within SMT and fill the role of executive representative for the project, showing visible commitment to the project and benefits outlined within it, and assuming overall accountability to the UTAS for realising the benefits of the project
2. Where such is not delegated to a subordinate group, provide final endorsement of decisions, directions and documents confirming that the project scope, plans and implementation are correct
3. Determine the high-level business requirements of the project and approve the LMS Business Case and variations, in addition to any changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget
4. Review progress and strategic direction
5. Resolve issues and manage risks beyond the Project Board's authority
6. Represent the project to UTAS, in particular by managing and coordinating UTAS-wide communications and those appropriate to the management group stakeholders
7. Provide the financial resources and sponsorship for the project, in particular by approving the project budget for submission to the Infrastructure Planning and Management Committee (IPMC)
8. Examine the project during the closing phase and approve the closure of the project

Senior Suppliers - Mr John Parry and Ms Melanie Pittard

The Senior Suppliers must have the authority to commit or procure the required supplier resources.

Implementation Team Chair - Associate Professor Elaine Stratford

The Implementation Team Chair ensures the requirements of the Project Board are conveyed to the LMS Implementation Team and are carried out on behalf of the Project Board.

Project Leader - Ms Bronwyn Davies

The Project Leader is responsible for coordinating the strategic development and implementation of the MyLO 2012 LMS Project and driving institutional change. As a member of the MyLO 2012 LMS Project Board, the Project Leader will provide advice and support and contribute to decision-making processes.

Senior Project Manager - Mrs Debra McGregor

The Senior Project Manager carries out the day-to-day coordination and execution of the project on behalf of the Project Board.  The Senior Project Manager primary responsibility is to ensure that the project produces the required outputs within the specified tolerances of time, cost, quality, scope, risk, and benefits.  These roles also ensure the balance, consistency and proper relationships throughout the project and reports progress to the Project Board.

Technical Project Manager - Mr Mathew Osborne

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for the technical aspects of the project such as customisations and integrations.  As well as liaison with software vendors and ITS technical staff.

Stakeholder Representatives

These stakeholders are drawn from Academic Senate, the Deans, the Associate Deans (Learning and Teaching), and the AMC (to be confirmed).
The stakeholder representatives are responsible for ensuring the Project Board's decisions reflect the needs of UTAS stakeholders.

Project Assurance - External consultant

Project Assurance ensures the project is being managed according to the principles agreed.  This role supports the Project Board.