Responsibilities for Maintaining Configuration Item Records
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Who would be responsible for maintaining the Configuration Item Records?
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In project management, Configuration Management is a process of identifying, organizing, and controlling changes to the project's products, documentation, and related artifacts. Configuration Item Records (CIRs) are the detailed documentation of each item or component of the project that is managed and controlled by the Configuration Management process.
The responsibility of maintaining the Configuration Item Records usually falls under the domain of the Project Support function, also known as the Project Management Office (PMO). Project Support is responsible for maintaining the project management framework, standards, and documentation, including Configuration Management.
The Project Support team is responsible for creating and maintaining the Configuration Management Plan, which outlines the Configuration Management process and procedures, including the roles and responsibilities of the team members involved in the process.
The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that the Configuration Management process is followed throughout the project, and that the Configuration Item Records are up-to-date. However, the actual maintenance of the CIRs is usually performed by the Project Support team or by designated Configuration Management specialists within the project team.
The Project Assurance function is responsible for providing independent assurance that the project is being managed in accordance with the project management framework and standards. While Project Assurance may review the Configuration Management process and procedures, they are not typically responsible for maintaining the Configuration Item Records.
Finally, the Team Manager is responsible for managing the team's work on the project, including ensuring that the team members follow the Configuration Management process and maintain their own work products as CIRs. However, the Team Manager is not typically responsible for maintaining the overall set of Configuration Item Records for the project.
