Information Technology (IT) Manager (Computer and Mathematical)

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

Purchase necessary equipment.

Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.

Stay abreast of advances in technology.

Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.

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

Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.

Manage backup, security and user help systems.

Provide users with technical support for computer problems.

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

Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.

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

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

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

Control operational budget and expenditures.

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