These managers are responsible for complete administration of telecommunications and computer networks, information systems and software.
Educational requirements
Though great employment opportunities are being offered to these professionals in both private and public sectors, there are also a few educational requirements that they must possess:
A master’s or bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, commerce or computer science
Extensive experience in data administration, network design, computer programming, software engineering or systems analysis along with supervisory experience
Chief duties
Apart from the educational requirements, it is also important that your current job description in your home country matches the chief duties of the NOC List occupation “Computer and information systems managers” that are given below:
Handling complete operations of EDP or electronic data processing companies and departments and information systems
From controlling, evaluating, organizing to development, implementation and correct operation of networks and software, professionals of this occupation must have the capability to handle it all
Development and execution of procedures and policies for development and operation of computer system and electronic processing of data
Meeting with clients in order to talk about system specifications, timelines, costs and requirements
Assembling and management of teams of the information systems professionals for designing, development, operation, implementation and administration of telecommunication and computer networks, software and essential information systems
Control expenditures and budget of the company, project and department
Recruitment and supervision of computer engineers, technicians, programmers, analysts and several relevant professionals and overseeing professional development and training of these personnel
Job titles that are readily accepted under this NOC List occupation are: EDP manager, data centre manager, computer systems manager, software development manager, information systems manager, systems development manager.
