Computer and Information Systems Managers

Computer and Information Systems Managers typically perform the following 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. • Manage backup, security and user help systems.