With technology playing an increasingly important role in the development and success of modern businesses, it’s critical that IT teams are highly skilled and capable. Qualities such as accountability, crisis management and an ability to prioritise are essential to great IT Managers.To secure the best candidate, an IT Manager job description must be well-written and ask for a specific selection of attributes and abilities.
IT Manager duties and responsibilities of the job
As a leader in the IT department, and an employee responsible for organisation-wide systems and information, an IT Manager job description should include the following duties and responsibilities:Overseeing and determining timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations and outagesManaging and reporting on allocation of IT budgetProviding direction for IT team membersIdentifying opportunities for team training and skills advancementRunning regular checks on network and data securityIdentifying and acting on opportunities to improve and update software and systemsDeveloping and implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organisationDesigning training programs and workshops for staffConducting regular system auditsRunning and sharing regular operation system reports with senior staff
IT Manager job qualifications and requirements
As a manager in the organisation, the IT Manager job description should ask for several years' industry experience, and a qualification or degree in one of the following fields:Information TechnologyScience or Computer ScienceManagement
The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.
50th percentile
156000
The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.
75th percentile
188000
The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.
Salary range based on three percentiles
The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or the Central Provident Fund.
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