Tariff Committee
The Tariff Committee is the body whose sole function is to establish the methodology applicable to calculating the tariff compensation for the assignments entrusted to SIGMA in its capacity as the personified in-house body of its partners.
Functions
- Establish the tariff agreement between SIGMA's partners (the agreement that sets the tariff calculation methodology provided for in the in-house assignments).
Operation
- Chaired by the current Chair, a representative of one of the universities.
- Coordinated and managed by SIGMA.
- Made up of representatives of all the Grouping's partners, with the following profiles: Deputy Financial Manager, Head of Procurement, Head of the Internal Control Unit and/or Manager.
Legal Committee
The Legal Committee is empowered to deal with any legal matter within the scope of the Grouping. This body arises from the current regulatory environment, the changes to the Public Sector Contracts Act and the Grouping's growth strategy.
Functions
- Ensure the ongoing and correct alignment of the Grouping with the regulatory framework in force at any given time.
Operation
- Coordinated and managed by SIGMA.
- Made up of representatives of all the Grouping's partners, with the following profiles: directors or heads of the legal advisory services or procurement areas of the universities.
NEO Management Committee
The NEO Management Committee is responsible for setting and monitoring critical milestones, managing risks, and adjusting resources and direction as needed to ensure success at each phase of the NEO project (the strategic project for comprehensive digital transformation).
Functions
- Strategically oversee and support the project to ensure its alignment with the objectives set out in SIGMA NEO.
- Anticipate and address any problems or challenges that may affect the project's progress (risk management).
- Ensure the success of each phase of the project, making sure that each stage is completed with high-quality results, aligned with the strategic objectives of the project and of the organisation.
- Provide clear and timely guidance to resolve problems, address deviations and ensure the continuity of the project (strategic decision-making).
Operation
- Coordinated and managed by SIGMA.
- Made up of representatives of all the Grouping's partners.
- Convened quarterly to review the overall progress of the project and check its alignment with the strategic objectives of the organisation.
Advisory Committees
The Advisory Committees (Academic and Research) are tasked with validating and monitoring the action plans regarding the development of the software evolution assignments.
Functions
- Validate the strategic projects that are added to the product roadmap.
- Reach consensus on cross-cutting projects, taking into account the interests of all universities.
- Determine the prioritisation of projects and monitor them.
- Establish the sponsor universities for each project.
Operation
- Coordinated and managed by SIGMA.
- Made up of representatives of all the Grouping's partners.
- Convened twice a year: in the first half of the year, presentation of the planned projects, and in the second half, monitoring of these.
Technical Committee
The Technical Committee is the space for exchange and technical alignment between SIGMA and the member universities. Its purpose is to share the technological evolution of the solutions, gather the needs of the institutions and foster continuous improvement through collaboration between the technical teams.
Functions:
- Present to the member universities the technological evolution roadmap for SIGMA's solutions and the improvements planned for the platform.
- Gather technical needs, improvement proposals and feedback from the institutions for analysis by SIGMA.
- Facilitate the exchange of technical knowledge between the universities' teams and SIGMA's teams.
- Contribute to technological alignment between the evolution of the product and the operational needs of the universities.
- Report on new architectures, integrations, technology standards or relevant changes that may affect the operation of the solutions.
Operation
- Coordinated and managed by SIGMA.
- Made up of representatives of all the Grouping's partners.
- Convened once a year as a general rule, with the possibility of two meetings.
Working committees
Throughout the year, various working committees are held focusing on specific services and/or products as needed (Doctorate Committee, Mobility Committee, Electronic Record Committee, etc.).
General Management
Since 2008, SIGMA's General Management has been held by Ramon Grau Sala, who holds a Master's degree in Computational Science and Engineering from the UAB, a PDD from IESE Business School, an International Unilever qualification from the London School and a degree in Computer Engineering from the UAB.
His long professional career has led him to take part in projects for various multinationals such as Philips, Unilever, ABB, Nestlé, Roche, Novartis, Komatsu, Hitachi and Atos Origin.
SIGMA's Board of Directors chose him as Manager for his broad training and work experience and with the aim of having him drive the company's new strategy. Ramon Grau thus designed a strategic plan that he has implemented and adapted throughout his time at the Grouping, based on internal reorganisation, financial sustainability, improved visibility in the sector and the company's growth.
Management team
SIGMA's management team is made up of ten departments, split between those dedicated fully to service and relations with the institutions, those focused on the product, the technology and its maintenance, and those providing general services typical of an organisation's activity.
