National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3
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0213 - Computer and information systems managers

Computer and information systems managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of organizations that analyze, design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • computer systems manager
    • data centre manager
    • data processing and systems analysis manager
    • data processing director
    • electronic data processing (EDP) manager
    • information systems manager
    • management information system (MIS) manager
    • software development manager
    • software engineering manager
    • systems development manager

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Computer and information systems supervisors (See 217 Computer and information systems professionals)
    • Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (See 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers))
    • Computer programmers and interactive media developers (See 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers)
    • Computer services company presidents (See 0013 Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services)
    • Database analysts and data administrators (See 2172 Database analysts and data administrators)
    • Information systems analysts and consultants (See 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants)
    • LAN managers (See 2281 Computer network technicians)
    • Software engineers and designers (See 2173 Software engineers and designers)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP) departments and companies
    • Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems development and operations
    • Meet with clients to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines
    • Assemble and manage teams of information systems personnel to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems
    • Control the budget and expenditures of the department, company or project
    • Recruit and supervise computer analysts, engineers, programmers, technicians and other personnel and oversee their professional development and training.

  • Employment requirements

    • A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, business administration, commerce or engineering is usually required.
    • Several years of experience in systems analysis, data administration, software engineering, network design or computer programming, including supervisory experience, are required.
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