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0213 – Computer and information systems managers Search

0213 – 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. They are
employed throughout the public and private sectors.

Profile

Example titles Index of titles

Computer systems manager

Data centre manager
Data processing and systems analysis manager
Data processing director
Electronic data processing (EDP) manager
Information systems manager
Management information system (MIS) manager
 Software development manager
Software engineering manager
Systems development manager

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.

Employment requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, business

administration, commerce or engineering is usually required.
Several years of experience in systems analysis, data administration,
software engineering, network design or computer programming,
including supervisory experience, are required.

Exclusions

Computer and information systems supervisors (in 217 Computer and

information systems professionals)
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (2147)
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (2174)
 Computer services company presidents (in 0013 Senior managers -
financial, communications and other business services)
Database analysts and data administrators (2172)
Information systems analysts and consultants (2171)
LAN managers (in 2281 Computer network technicians)
Software engineers and designers (2173)

Breakdown summary

Broad occupational category

0 - Management occupations

Skill level
A - Occupations usually require university education

Major group
02 - Specialized middle management occupations

Minor group
021 - Managers in engineering, architecture, science and information systems

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2016

Date modified: 2020-01-17