The SPI (Software Process Improvement manager) Job Role Committee meeting took place in Cologne Germany. Board members from Finland, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Ireland, and Hungary participated. The SPI manager education is aligned with the skills required for implementing international standards (e.g. process improvement guide in ISO 15504). This core team also organises associated with EuroSPI 2009, 2.-4.9.2009, Alcala (Madrid region) a Manifesto for SPI event where above 100 world experts join to widen the forum supporting this qualification. 
SPI manager is a profession supported by the ECQA (European Certification and Qualification Association). 

• EU Certificates Campus - SPI Manager Profession
• EU Certification and Qualification Association - SPI Manager Profession
• EuroSPI Conference Series - Manifesto of SPI Associated Event