Terms of Reference
- To consider, prioritise and agree a Portfolio of Digital Investment (including Strategic Change and Capital Projects involving technology) for the whole University, aligned to and supporting the Digital Strategy (which underpins Strategy 2031)
- To consider and direct as required digital investment business cases
- To ensure that whole life costs, business benefits and risks are managed and are accounted for
- To consider, discuss and agree associated business change requirements (operating models, structural implications, culture, employee development and communications requirements) necessary to support the effective utilisation of the investments
- To approve the delivery plans for the portfolio and agree the reporting regime at stages from sign off to project closure
- To recommend to SLT the annual Digital Investment Portfolio
- To serve as an escalation point for major operational risks or service issues related to the investment portfolio
- Under delegated authority, approve digital investment cases up to a value of £2m
- To refer matters and seek information from other committees as appropriate.
Reporting relationships
DIPG receives reports and recommendations from the IT Prioritisation Board.
DIPG reports to Planning Group and through to the Finance and Resources Committee via SLT.
In the event of any overlap of duties between DIPG and the Capital Investment Planning Group, either committee can review these matters, but must report back to the other committee on the decision made.
Frequency of meetings
DIPG usually meets on five occasions during the academic year.
Quorum
The quorum for meetings of DIPG shall be half of the membership.
Members or key people
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Chair) | Professor Richard Black |
| Chief Operating Officer | Lucy Everest |
| Chief Financial Officer | Nicola Davies |
| Nominee of the PVC Research and Impact | Professor Katie Atkinson |
| Nominee of the PVC Education | Professor David Webster |
| Nominee of the Faculty of Science and Engineering | Professor Alexander Singleton |
| Nominee of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Professor Kay O’Halloran |
| Nominee of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Professor Ian Prior |
| Director Strategic Change | Rachel Parkes |
| Director of Procurement | Amy Noble |
| Head of Faculty Finance, Professional Services | Christine McGowan |
| Associate Director Planning/Partnerships | Liz Simcox |
| Interim IT Director: Business Systems, Applications and Strategy | Andy Dolben |
| Group Director, Property & Campus Services | David Furnival |
Meeting dates
- 18 September 2024, 2.00pm
- 21 November 2024, 10.00am
- 7 February 2025, 10.00am
- 14 May 2025, 2.00pm
- 31 July 2025, 10.00am.
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