Information systems coordination ISCO

Coordinating information and technology strategies where the adoption of a common approach would benefit the organisation.

Revision notes

Updates for SFIA 9

There is an updated version of this skill for SFIA 9.
Theme(s) influencing the updates for this skill: Making SFIA easier to consume (enhance readability/guidance/descriptions).
Guidance notes have been updated to reference contemporary examples and applications of the skill
You can move to SFIA 9 when you are ready - SFIA 8 skill descriptions will still be available to use.
Previous SFIA assessments or skills mapping are not impacted by this change.

Guidance notes

This skill is typically applied in large organisations with devolved information, data, technology, digital, cybersecurity functions or in collaborative enterprises of independent organisations.

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

developing and implementing strategies for coordinated deployment across multiple business units, such as, standardising hardware procurement, aligning software licensing and unifying cloud adoption approaches
facilitating communication and collaboration between autonomous units
identifying opportunities for shared services and integration
coordinating enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies and practices
aligning initiatives with overall business objectives
promoting standardisation of processes and technologies where beneficial
managing cross-functional projects and initiatives
evaluating and recommending enterprise-wide solutions
developing governance frameworks for coordinated management of digital, data and technology.

Understanding the responsibility levels of this skill

Where lower levels are not defined...

Specific tasks and responsibilities are not defined because the skill requires a higher level of autonomy, influence, and complexity in decision-making than is typically expected at these levels. You can use the essence statements to understand the generic responsibilities associated with these levels.

Where higher levels are not defined...

Responsibilities and accountabilities are not defined because these higher levels involve strategic leadership and broader organisational influence that goes beyond the scope of this specific skill. See the essence statements.

Developing skills and demonstrating responsibilities related to this skill

The defined levels show the incremental progression in skills and responsibilities.

Where lower levels are not defined...

You can develop your knowledge and support others who do have responsibility in this area by:

Learning key concepts and principles related to this skill and its impact on your role
Performing related skills (see the related SFIA skills)
Supporting others who are performing higher level tasks and activities

Where higher levels are not defined...

You can progress by developing related skills which are better suited to higher levels of organisational leadership.

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Levels of responsibility for this skill

Level 1

Level 1 - Follow: Essence of the level: Performs routine tasks under close supervision, follows instructions, and requires guidance to complete their work. Learns and applies basic skills and knowledge.

Level 2

Level 2 - Assist: Essence of the level: Provides assistance to others, works under routine supervision, and uses their discretion to address routine problems. Actively learns through training and on-the-job experiences.

Level 3

Level 3 - Apply: Essence of the level: Performs varied tasks, sometimes complex and non-routine, using standard methods and procedures. Works under general direction, exercises discretion, and manages own work within deadlines. Proactively enhances skills and impact in the workplace.

Level 4

Level 4 - Enable: Essence of the level: Performs diverse complex activities, supports and guides others, delegates tasks when appropriate, works autonomously under general direction, and contributes expertise to deliver team objectives.

Level 5

Level 5 - Ensure, advise: Essence of the level: Provides authoritative guidance in their field and works under broad direction. Accountable for delivering significant work outcomes, from analysis through execution to evaluation.

Information systems coordination: Level 6

Level 6 - Initiate, influence: Essence of the level: Has significant organisational influence, makes high-level decisions, shapes policies, demonstrates leadership, promotes organisational collaboration, and accepts accountability in key areas.

Maintains awareness of the global needs of the organisation.

Promotes the benefits that a common approach to technology deployment will bring to the entire organisation.

Coordinates and collaborates with others on the promotion, acquisition, development and implementation of information systems and services.

Information systems coordination: Level 7

Level 7 - Set strategy, inspire, mobilise: Essence of the level: Operates at the highest organisational level, determines overall organisational vision and strategy, and assumes accountability for overall success.

Establishes the organisation's strategy for managing information and communicates the policies, standards, procedures and methods necessary to implement the strategy.

Coordinates all aspects of management of the lifecycle of information systems.

Represents the interests of the entire organisation to general management and external bodies on matters relating to information strategy.

Guidance notes