Information Systems Manager

Information systems (IS) managers at various levels are responsible for ensuring that the computer hardware, software and information processing needs of an organization are met. They direct and oversee the activities and projects of the computer support personnel of a department.

Depending on the level of management, job titles like Project Manager, Management Information Systems (MIS) Director or Chief Technology Officer (CTO) could be used for the informations systems manager.

Information Systems Manager Degrees

A bachelor’s degree in computer science with a minor in management information systems is an excellent qualification for entry-level positions in IS and a virtual requirement for any promotion into an IS management position.

IS Manager Job Description

Typical job duties of an information systems manager include:

• Analyze system requirements of a department or company
• Assess information systems projects
• Authorize and assign resources
• Direct, manage and evaluate the progress and performance of projects

Becoming an information systems manager means directing the activities of computer support personnel, including programmers, project managers and systems analysts. Depending on their level of management, they might also create and monitor operational budgets and tain junior staff.

Information Systems Management Salary

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, about 280,000 people were employed as computer or IS managers in 2004, and the number of jobs in this field is expected to grow faster than average well into the next decade.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual salary for IS Managers varied by industry, location and level of management. Overall, however, the average information systems manager salary in 2004 ranged between about $80-100,000.