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20012.00 – Computer and information systems managers

Computer and information systems managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of organizations that analyze, design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Business systems manager
  • Cloud architect manager
  • Cloud solutions architect manager
  • Computer systems manager
  • Data centre manager
  • Data processing and systems analysis manager
  • Data processing director
  • Electronic data processing (EDP) manager
  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP) manager
  • Information systems manager
  • Management information system (MIS) manager
  • Software development manager
  • Software engineering manager
  • Systems development manager
  • Technical delivery manager - information technology (IT)
  • Technical program manager - information technology (IT)

Core competencies

  • Monitoring to detect abnormalities, anticipate potential problems, and implement measures to maintain system reliability and security
  • Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving to evaluate complex IT challenges, assess technological solutions, and make strategic decisions that support business objectives
  • Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering to structure and prioritize activities and expenditures effectively based on budgets and resources
  • Problem Identification and Inductive Reasoning to recognize patterns, anomalies, and potential risks within IT systems by drawing logical conclusions from observed data and trends
  • Stress Tolerance to remain composed, make sound decisions under pressure, and resolve critical issues swiftly
  • Knowledge in Computer, Technology and Information Systems to oversee IT projects, evaluate technological investments and ensure the alignment of IT initiatives with organizational strategies

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP) departments and companies
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems development and operations
  • Meet with clients to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines
  • Assemble and manage teams of information systems personnel to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems
  • Control the budget and expenditures of the department, company or project
  • Recruit and supervise computer analysts, engineers, programmers, technicians and other personnel and oversee their professional development and training.

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (21311)
  • Computer network and web technicians (22220)
  • Computer systems developers and programmers (21230)
  • Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services (00012)
  • Software engineers and designers (21231)

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