Computer and Information Systems Managers

• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
• Manage backup, security and user help systems.
• Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
• Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
• Stay abreast of advances in technology.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
• Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
• Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.
• Control operational budget and expenditures.
• Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.
• Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
• Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.
• Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.
• Purchase necessary equipment.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Computer and Information Systems Managers.

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Computer and Information Systems Managers.