Category: Strategy and architecture

Subcategory: Advice and guidance

Methods and tools - METL

Leads the adoption, management and optimisation of methods and tools, ensuring effective use and alignment with organisational objectives.

Levels:

Level 2:
Description: Provide routine support using agreed guidelines on the use of well-established methods and tools. Assists in configuring and maintaining methods and tools under routine supervision. Supports the creation and updating of documentation related to methods and tools.

Level 3:
Description: Provides support on the use of existing methods and tools. Configures and maintains methods and tools within a known context. Creates and updates the documentation of methods and tools. Identifies and resolves basic issues related to tool usage.

Level 4:
Description: Engages with stakeholders to understand requirements and recommends appropriate solutions. Provides advice and guidance to support the adoption of methods and tools and adherence to policies and standards. Tailors processes to meet specific needs while ensuring they align with established standards and are informed by evaluations of methods and tools. Reviews and improves usage and application of methods and tools.

Level 5:
Description: Provides authoritative advice and leadership to promote adoption of methods and tools and adherence to policies and standards. Evaluates and selects appropriate methods and tools in line with agreed policies and standards. Contributes to organisational policies, standards and guidelines for methods and tools. Implements methods and tools at programme, project and team levels including selection and tailoring in line with agreed standards. Manages reviews of the benefits and value of methods and tools. Identifies and recommends improvements that support broader organisational goals.

Level 6:
Description: Develops organisational policies, standards and guidelines for methods and tools. Sets direction and leads in the introduction and use of techniques, methodologies and tools, to meet business requirements. Leads the development of organisational capabilities for methods and tools to ensure consistent adoption and adherence to policies and standards. Secures organisational commitment and resources to methods and tools. Drives continuous improvement and innovation in methods and tools.