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Description
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.
Job Titles
- Business systems manager
- Cloud architect manager
- Cloud solutions architect manager
- Computer systems manager
- Data centre manager
- Data processing and systems analysis manager
- Data processing director
- Electronic data processing (EDP) manager
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) manager
- Information systems manager
- Management information system (MIS) manager
- Software development manager
- Software engineering manager
- Systems development manager
- Technical delivery manager – information technology (IT)
- Technical program manager – information technology (IT)
Main 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.
Workplaces
- Establishments throughout the private and public sector
Skills
- Decision Making
- Evaluation
- Management of Material Resources
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Monitoring
Abilities
- Categorization Flexibility
- Deductive Reasoning
- Fluency of Ideas
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Active Learning
- Adaptability
Similar Occupations
- Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services (00012)
- Computer systems developers and programmers (21230)
- Software engineers and designers (21231)
- Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (21311)
- Computer network and web technicians (22220)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be good for Computer and information systems managers (20012) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Computer and information systems managers in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 250 people work in this occupation.
- Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 32%
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 27%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 7%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 6%
- Less than 5% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 82% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 18% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 40% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: 37% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 8% for all occupations
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $30.58 | $59.25 | $77.00 |
| Canada | $39.90 | $60.58 | $92.31 |
Training
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More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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