Role Descriptor: Problem Manager

The Problem Manager is responsible for the quality and integrity of the process Problem Management. He/she is the interface to the other process managers. The Problem Manager is the focal point for escalation, too.

Relationships

Performs: Assign Process Responsibilities to Organizations Communicate and Deploy Framework Create Project Proposals Define Measurements and Controls Determine Process Data Requirements Determine Process Procedures Determine Process Relationships to Other Processes Identify Process Roles and Responsibilities	Responsible for: Problem Management Evaluation
Additionally Performs:	Modifies: Problem Management Framework Project Proposal

Main Description

Responsibilities

Ensures post-review of major problems
Ensures reactive and proactive management of IT problems and known errors
Coordinates efforts of all Problem Analysts, including suppliers and external teams, to ensure timely resolution of problems
Closes all problem records
Owns the Known Error Database and ensures its maintenance
Carries out the Process Manager responsibilities for the Problem Management process

Properties

Multiple Occurrences
Optional
Planned

Key Considerations

See the Process Administrator and Process Owner roles.