Occupational Profiles

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
 

• Determine the company's mission and strategic direction as conveyed through policies and concrete objectives which are met through the effective management of human, financial and material resources
• Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
• Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs; establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall human resources planning
• Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions.
• Senior managers in this unit group may specialize in areas such as finance, marketing or human resources or in a particular service area.

• A university degree in business administration, commerce, computer science or other discipline related to the service provided is usually required.
• Several years of experience as a middle manager in financial, communications or other business services are usually required.
• Specialization in a particular functional area or service is possible through specific university training in that area or through previous experience.
• Senior managers in finance usually require a professional accounting or financial designation.