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Career: Computer and Information Systems Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity. |
100
|
Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures. |
100
|
Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements. |
100
|
Stay abreast of advances in technology. |
100
|
Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems. |
98
|
Provide users with technical support for computer problems. |
97
|
Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades. |
93
|
Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery. |
93
|
Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements. |
92
|
Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports. |
91
|
Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines. |
89
|
Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation. |
87
|
Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers. |
85
|
Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions. |
84
|
Purchase necessary equipment. |
78
|
Control operational budget and expenditures. |
77
|
Manage backup, security and user help systems. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
86
|
Interacting With Computers
|
85
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
85
|
Thinking Creatively
|
84
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
80
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
78
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
75
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
75
|
Getting Information
|
75
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
74
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
74
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
73
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
73
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
72
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
72
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
71
|
Processing Information
|
70
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
69
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
69
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
68
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
68
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
67
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
66
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
65
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
65
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
64
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
62
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
62
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
62
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
60
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
60
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
54
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
50
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
44
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
40
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
39
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
39
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
34
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
32
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
32
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
23
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|