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Computer and information systems managers

OaSIS code 20012.00

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

Also known as

  • 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)

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.

Additional information

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

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

Work characteristics

Work characteristics gathers the various components describing the work environment of each occupation, such as employers, work activities, and the work context. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of complexity (for Work Activities) or other measurement dimensions (for Work Context), and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.

Work Activities

Proficiency or complexity level
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
5 - Highest Level
Interacting with Computers
5 - Highest Level
Judging Quality
5 - Highest Level
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
5 - Highest Level
Planning and Organizing
5 - Highest Level

Work Context

Structural Job Characteristics

Structured versus Unstructured Work
Degree of freedom to determine tasks and priorities
4 - High amount of freedom
Work Week Duration
Worked hours in a typical week
3 - More than 40 hours

Physical Work Environment

Physical Proximity
Physical distance from others
3 - Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Physical Demands

Sitting
Duration
4 - More than half the time
Standing
Duration
1 - Very little time
Bending or Twisting the Body
Duration
1 - Very little time

Interpersonal Relations

Contact with Others
Frequency
4 - Every day, a few times per day
Duration
4 - More than half the time
Work with Work Group or Team
Importance
4 - Highly important
Frequency
4 - Every day, a few times per day

Workplaces/employers

  • Establishements throughout the private and public sector

Skills and abilities

This section displays the various competencies required for an occupation. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of proficiency (for Skills and Abilities) or importance (for Personal Attributes) and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.

Abilities

Proficiency or complexity level
Categorization Flexibility
4 - High Level
Deductive Reasoning
4 - High Level
Fluency of Ideas
4 - High Level
Inductive Reasoning
4 - High Level
Information Ordering
4 - High Level

Skills

Proficiency or complexity level
Decision Making
5 - Highest Level
Evaluation
5 - Highest Level
Management of Material Resources
5 - Highest Level
Management of Personnel Resources
5 - Highest Level
Monitoring
5 - Highest Level

Personal Attributes

Importance
Attention to Detail
5 - Extremely important
Collaboration
5 - Extremely important
Leadership
5 - Extremely important
Active Learning
4 - Highly important
Adaptability
4 - Highly important