Mission Statement
We strive to provide the highest quality information technology-based services to enhance operational efficiency within the Office of the Prime Minister through innovation, leadership, and strategic ICT Governance.
About the IMU
The Information Management Unit (IMU) within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is the Ministry’s central organisation responsible for the strategic alignment, implementation, and support of digital technologies that enable the OPM to deliver secure and effective services to the citizen and the public at large.
The IMU supports all departments and directorates within the OPM, ensuring that ICT infrastructure, systems, and services are robust, scalable, and aligned with prevailing laws, regulations and policies that will enable assurance in the deployment of national digital transformation goals.
Core Objectives
• Align ICT strategy with the Ministry’s operational and policy goals.
• Promote and advise on innovation and digital transformation across OPM.
• Manage information as a strategic asset to support decision-making.
• Ensure good governance on data security, privacy, and compliance with national and EU regulations.
• Ensure reliable, accessible, and secure ICT infrastructure and services.
• Support the implementation of central ICT standards and protocols.
Key Responsibilities
• Strategic and operational ICT planning
• ICT procurement, budgeting, and resource optimisation
• Development and maintenance of information systems
• Ensure Networks, servers, and cloud infrastructure are used properly and under control
• Website and intranet management, including FITA compliance
• (OPM) Data Centre operations and access control systems
• Technical support and VIP ICT services
• Software licensing and contract management
• Providing advice on legal, structure and support on the drafting and execution of contracts
• Ensuring the proper delivery and execution of Co-Pilot and other Gen AI Tools
• Environmental Management System (EMS) digital integration
• Coordination of student placements and ICT training programmes
• Support for secure video conferencing and remote work tools
Governance and Standards
The IMU operates in accordance with national and international frameworks, including:
• COBIT 5.0 – IT governance and best practices
• IPSAS – Public Sector Accounting Standards
• GDPR – Data protection and privacy compliance
• GMICT Policy – Government ICT policy