As planning proceeded for the replacement of the Student, HR, and Finance systems, it became apparent that there was significant interdependencies between the various projects and a need for alignment in terms of governance and decision-making, risk management, project planning, change management, benefits realization, and implementation timelines to name a few. As a result, the Student Academic Systems Initiative (SASI), HR Finance Renewal Program (HR/FIN), and Procurement Modernization governance structures were integrated.
The Executive Sponsors are Peter Smailes, Interim Vice-President, Finance and Operations (Lead Executive Sponsor); Dr. Deborah Buszard, Deputy Vice Chancellor & Principal; Dr. Cynthia Mathieson, Provost and Vice-Principal Academic; Dr. Andrew Szeri, Provost and Vice-President Academic; Barbara Meens Thistle, Vice-President, Human Resources.
The Steering Committee members are: Dr. Kate Ross, Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar (Lead Program Sponsor); Dr. Patricia Lasserre, Associate Provost, Enrolment & Academic Programs; Dr. Ian Cavers, Associate Dean Science; Rob Einarson, Associate Vice-President, Finance and Operations; Alex Bayne, Managing Director, Strategic Workplace Initiatives, Learning & Engagement; Trish Pekeles, Executive Director, Financial Operations; Jennifer Burns, Associate Vice President Information Technology & Chief Information Officer.
The Integrated Renewal Program governance is fully aligned with UBC’s governance processes including UBC Board of Governors, UBC Executive, and IT Advisory Council to name a few. A complete governance structure will be published in 2018 with representation from campus stakeholders.