Program Manager's Support System (PMSS). An Executive Overview and Descriptions of Functional Modules.

摘要

The Program Manager's Support System (PMSS) is an application of decision support systems technology to the defense acquisition program management environment. The purpose of the PMSS is to provide a management tool for managers in a program management office (PMO), to assist them in their decision-making process, and to help them execute their project more effectively and efficiently. The PMSS is intended to support the defense Program Manager and his/her first echelon staff; for example, the Chief Engineer, the Plans and Programs Officer, the Configuration Manager, the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager, etc. The PMSS also can be utilized by other managers in the acquisition community, for example, by headquarters level executives, program management officers in major projects, and field activity managers. This Executive Overview is designed to acquaint you with the background, philosophy, and description of the PMSS, and provide you with descriptions of related functional modules. The Executive Overview is affectionately known as the Purple Book to signify the multi-service nature of the program. (kr)