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Computer and Information Systems Manager


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

The managers tasks are:
Manage backup, security and user help systems.

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

Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.

Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.

Stay abreast of advances in technology.

Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.

Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.

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

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

Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.

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

Review project plans in order to plan and coordinate project activity.

Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.

Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.

Purchase necessary equipment.


Knowledge requirements:

Computers and Electronics -- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Clerical -- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Engineering and Technology -- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Economics and Accounting -- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Education and Training -- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


Activities:
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Interacting With Computers -- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others -- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Scheduling Work and Activities -- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Thinking Creatively -- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.


Reference:
http://www.careerplanner.com/Job-Descriptions/Computer-and-Information-Systems-Managers.cfm

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Idea I want to hold this job in the future, because it sounds interesting...
I want to develop my skills in organizing data, programming and other field relating to informatiomnm system.
and also to develop my managing skill. but i think my managiing skill would start to develop by enrolling the MIS and HRM and I hope I would learn a lot in management and hope to use it in my day to day life and for my future job for the next 5 years or earlier. drunken

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