Example job description: senior information manager

Nima has been provided with a copy of a job description for a senior information manager in a consultancy or a client or asset owner/operator organisation. It is shared here as a example for other organisations who might be considering similar appointments.

Senior Information Manager

Key Responsibilities: 

Technical 

• Experience in managing large programmes with multiple projects and teams of project leaders with high degree of independence and minimal guidance 
• Assist Clients to define their Information Management (IM)/BIM vision and strategic aspirations including Organisation Information Requirements (OIR) and Asset Information Requirements (AIR) 
• Prepare guidance and presentations to advise Clients on the latest Information Management developments, BIM standards and practices 
• Lead the development of Client’s IM brief and author their Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) 
• Develop project specific Information Management and delivery documents including and Project Information Requirements (PIR) 
• Review, comment and agree the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) with the Client and Consultants/Contractors  
• Provide Information Management and BIM expertise, technical support and guidance to the project teams 
• Review Project and Asset Information Models and provide progressive assurance and compliance on project information deliverables as an Information Manager on behalf of the Client 
• Support Clients in the specification, procurement, configuration, onboarding, training and administering Common Data Environment (CDEs) 
• Keeping abreast of relevant legislative changes, industry issues and developments in best practice along with the latest national and international initiatives 
• Positively contributing to and participating in internal/external training initiatives 
• Technical point of reference for peers and recommending best practice 

Requirements 

• Ability to influence senior management and peers within the industry and positively challenge 
• Demonstrable people management skills with the ability to run and manage a team 
• Customer focused with a high level of relationship management skills. 
• Demonstrate an interest in adopting new and innovative technologies 
• Knowledge of industry trends, including Digital Twins, with a focus on technology and data 
• Commercially astute with strong business acumen 
• A Degree level qualification or equivalent  
• Fluency and experience with IM/BIM collaborative working processes (ISO 19650 suite and previously BS1192:2007, BS1192:4, PAS1192:2,3 & 5) 
• Familiarity with the latest UK BIM Framework standards and guidance 
• Fluency with cloud-based EDMS such as Viewpoint, SharePoint, Autodesk suite (ACC) or Asite 
• High standard of proficiency in oral and written communication as well as excellent interpersonal and client facing skills 
• Specialised knowledge of Information Management advisory services aligned to the UK BIM Framework that enable the delivery of complex assignments and projects 

Desirable Skills 

• Demonstrate experience with defining BIM Standards 
• Experience in providing BIM consultancy services including technical advice and guidance 
• Proficient working knowledge of authoring and federation software such as Revit, Navisworks or Solibri 
• Experience in carrying out BIM technical document review, analysis, and audits 
• Experience of data analysis and data presentation tools (such as PowerBi)