IT Manager
Supervise team members and manage tasks in an information technology (IT) department.
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- What's it like to be an IT Manager?
- How to become an IT Manager
- Latest IT Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for IT Managers
- Is IT Manager the right role for you?
- IT Manager role reviews
What's it like to be an IT Manager?
IT Managers are experienced information technology professionals who lead computer and software-related functions in a company. They are responsible for monitoring and improving the progress of the company’s information systems. IT Managers usually have several years of experience in the field, and can work in a variety of industries that rely on digital infrastructure.
Tasks and duties
- Managing the operations of an information technology department.
- Hiring, training, evaluating and improving the performance of IT employees.
- Assessing information systems and recommending optimisations.
- Supervising computer hardware maintenance and upgrades.
- Drafting budgets for hardware repair and upgrades.
- Preparing data backup and conducting risk management for software.
- Reporting the performance of the IT department and equipment to senior staff.
How to become an IT Manager
IT Managers usually have extensive experience in their field, as well as a relevant qualification. IT professionals with both technical skills and the ability to lead may be suited to this role.
- Complete a bachelor degree in information technology, information systems, computer science or a related field.
- Secure an internship to work in an IT team under the guidance of experienced professionals.
- Gain experience leading teams and processes. Management experience may be preferred by some employers.
- Consider pursuing postgraduate studies in either an IT or management-related course to gain more knowledge and improve your chances of advancing your career.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. IT Manager employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Information Technology Infrastructure
Information Technology Management
Cybersecurity
Information Technology Projects
Information Technology Systems
Computer Science
Information Technology Operations
Hardware
Disaster Recovery
Information Technology Strategy
IT Technical Support
Technical Aptitude
Information Technology
Firewalls
ERP Software
Team Leadership
ITIL Framework
ERP
Information Technology Solutions
Troubleshooting
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Latest IT Manager reviews
Nov 2022
My role can be as low as IT support and can be high as Head of IT since I almost taking care the whole department
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationCEO & General Management
The good thingsI get to plan and recommend solution to the management. I am giving a chance to learn things that more than an IT role. My boss is supportive to let us suggest and recommend what is good for the compa...
The challengesNeed to find solution on my own
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Jun 2023
Satisfying
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Management
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsThe roles of communication and interacting with end users
The challengesHigh volume of calls from end users
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