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In Brief... Computer System Manager

 Brief Description:

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


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 17

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Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity. 

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Manage backup, security and user help systems. 

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Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures. 

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Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery. 

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Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements. 

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Stay abreast of advances in technology. 

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Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems. 

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Provide users with technical support for computer problems. 

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Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions. 

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Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements. 

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Qualifications required?

Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree in a computer related area.

Typical entry routes:

Relevant qualification in IT and management experience.

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