computer systems manager

Work setting

• Private company, corporation or industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for information systems
• Authorize the development of specifications for products or services
• Recruit, train and supervise staff
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Meet with clients to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines
• Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Participate in the redesign of applications and other software
• Develop and implement software and information system testing policies and procedures
• Develop action plans, provide expertise in response to client needs, and support and advise project teams

Supervision

• Working groups

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computer programming
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Data processing and systems
• Development of computer applications
• Networking hardware
• Networking security
• Networking software
• Programming software
• Computerized testing system

Area of work experience

• Software development
• Management

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement