project management glossary

systems analyst

 The computer person responsible for analyzing users' needs and defining the functional requirements of the computer and procedural solutions to meet those needs.

systems and procedures

 The standard methods, practices and procedures for handling frequently occurring events within the project.

 A document or manual detailing the standard methods, practices and procedures for handling frequently occurring events within the project. These will cover management approvals, controls and technical requirements, etc. Systems will also cover methods of handling information transfer and storage. Such systems are sometimes called methodologies. Every project should have a set of systems and procedures.

systems approach

 A wide-ranging method for addressing problems that considers multiple and interacting relationships. This approach is often contrasted with the analytic approach. project management is a systems approach to managing projects.

systems architect

 Job category of computer software personnel responsible for the high level systems design; the allocation of basic functions across applications and systems software and hardware.