Computer and information systems managers

NOC

20012

manage and evaluate the activities of organizations that analyze, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems.

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Full NOC 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.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following 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.

Also Known As

business systems manager
cloud solutions architect manager
computer systems manager
data centre manager
data processing and systems analysis manager

data processing director

director of software engineering

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)

Requirements

Employment Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, business administration, commerce or engineering is usually required.

Several years of experience in systems analysis, data administration, software engineering, network design or computer programming, including supervisory experience, are required.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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26.1%

Female

73.9%

Male

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

11.8%

25-34

31.1%

35-44

45.6%

45-54

11.4%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

10.5%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

1.7%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

32.8%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

55.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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32.3%

Professional, scientific and technical services

15.3%

Public administration

11.4%

Information and cultural industries

41.0%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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7.00%

Northeast

29.30%

Southeast

25.80%

Southwest

32.80%

Central

5.20%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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$76,000

Northeast

$111,000

Southeast

$99,000

Southwest

$106,400

Central

$104,000

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

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