Computer and Information Systems Managers - 11-3021.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Manager, Computer Operations
  • Manager, Data Processing

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

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

Detailed Work Activities

  • adhere to safety procedures
  • analyze operational or management reports or records
  • analyze workflow
  • assign work to staff or employees
  • compile data for financial reports
  • conduct or attend staff meetings
  • confer with management or users
  • confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities
  • consult with customers concerning needs
  • consult with managerial or supervisory personnel
  • determine customer needs
  • develop computer performance standards
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • estimate time needed for project
  • evaluate computer system user requests or requirements
  • examine expenditures to ensure activities are within budget
  • follow data security procedures
  • follow data storage procedures
  • hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers
  • monitor operational budget
  • order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
  • oversee execution of organizational or program policies
  • plan computer security measures
  • plan or organize work
  • prepare reports
  • recommend software or hardware purchases
  • revise or correct errors in computer programs, software, or systems
  • test computer programs or systems
  • use computer application flow charts
  • use computer programming language
  • use project management techniques
  • work as a team member