Information Technology (IT)

Manager

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security information management - SIM

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IS manager - information systems manager

By Vangie Beal

An Information Technology Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining an organization's

technology infrastructure. Businesses rely on a central information processing system to support efficient

data management and communications. The IT manager monitors the organization's operational

requirements, researches strategies and technology solutions, and builds the most cost-effective and

efficient system to achieve those goals.

A bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or a related field is the
minimum qualification for an information technology management position. In view of the additional

business savvy required in a management position, many aspiring IT managers supplement their

computer training with an MBA degree.

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Information Technology Manager

Sample Job Description

This information technology manager sample job description can assist

in your creating a job application that will attract job candidates who
are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet
your specific job duties and job requirements.

Information Technology Manager Job Responsibilities:

Maintains information technology strategies by managing staff;

researching and implementing technological strategic solutions.

Information Technology Manager Job Duties:

Accomplishes information technology staff results by

communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and
appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining
employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies,
and procedures.

Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training

employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment;
developing personal growth opportunities.

Maintains organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining,

delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing
information technologies.

Directs technological research by studying organization goals,

strategies, practices, and user projects.
 Completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables
with user departments and data center.

Verifies application results by conducting system audits of

technologies implemented.

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Preserves assets by implementing disaster recovery and back-up

procedures and information security and control structures.

Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and

procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying
problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.

Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements;

preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing
variances; initiating corrective action.

Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing

organization standards.
 Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending
educational workshops; reviewing professional publications;
establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art
practices; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as

needed.

Information Technology Manager Skills and Qualifications:

Technical Management, Technical Understanding, Analyzing

Information , Informing Others, Staffing, Problem Solving, Data Center
Management, Developing Budgets, Coordination, Strategic Planning,
Quality Management

Responsibilities

Manage information technology and computer systems

Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic

data operations

Manage IT staff by recruiting, training and coaching

employees, communicating job expectations and appraising
their performance

Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems,

policies and procedures
 Ensure security of data, network access and backup
systems

Act in alignment with user needs and system

functionality to contribute to organizational policy

Identify problematic areas and implement strategic

solutions in time

Audit systems and assess their outcomes

Preserve assets, information security and control

structures

Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness

Requirements

Proven working experience as an IT manager or

relevant experience

Excellent knowledge of technical management,

information analysis and of computer hardware/software
systems

Expertise in data centre management and data

governance

Hands-on experience with computer networks,

network administration and network installation

Ability to manage personnel

 BS in Computer Science, MIS or similar field