Computer and Information Systems Managers
Human Advantage 76%
Significant human skills needed
AI Automation Risk Low Risk
2.2 / 10
This occupation requires complex human judgment, social interaction, and creative problem-solving that are difficult to automate.
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Also Known As: Application Development Director, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Computer Operations Manager, Computer Programming Manager, Computer Security Manager, Computer Systems Information Director, Computer and Information Systems Manager, Computing Services Director +50 more
Core Tasks
- Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
- Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
- Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
- Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
- Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
- Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
- Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
- Stay abreast of advances in technology.
- Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
- Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
- Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.
- Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.
- Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.
- Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.
- Control operational budget and expenditures.
- Purchase necessary equipment.
Supplemental Tasks (1)
- Manage backup, security and user help systems.
Education & Training
Job Zone 4 Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Education Level Distribution
Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.
Relevant College Majors
- Computer Science CIP 11.0701Software development, algorithms, and computing theory.
- Business Administration and Management CIP 52.0201Leadership, strategy, and organisational management.
- Management Information Systems CIP 52.1201Business and IT integration, enterprise systems.
Technology & Tools
Hot Technologies
Software (177)
Tools & Equipment (27)
Where This Career Leads
Career progression organized by specialty track and experience level.
IT Support & Services Healthcare & Human Services
Zone 4
Computer and Information Systems Managers You are here
Network Systems & Cybersecurity Advanced Manufacturing
Zone 4
Computer and Information Systems Managers You are here
Zone 5
Health Informatics Specialists 78% match
Web & Cloud Arts, Entertainment, & Design
Zone 4
Computer and Information Systems Managers You are here
Zone 5
Resume Builder
Select key tasks to generate action-oriented resume bullets for Computer and Information Systems Managers positions.
Your Resume Bullets
Related Occupations
Show all 20 related occupations
Real Talk
Hear from real Computer and Information Systems Managerss about their work: