IT Manager
Manage the information technology needs and operations for an organization.
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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
- IT Manager role reviews
What's it like to be an IT Manager?
Leveraging their experience and knowledge of IT systems, IT Managers guide technological operations by overseeing the process, staffing, and building of technology infrastructure for organizations. As managers, they ensure that the operations run smoothly.
Tasks and duties
- Directing the IT policy of an organization.
- Evaluating IT operations for optimum efficiency.
- Identifying problem IT areas and addressing them with proper solutions.
- Auditing network security issues and providing ways to mitigate them.
- Ensuring the integrity of data, network access, and backup systems.
- Handling budget controls relevant to IT systems.
How to become an IT Manager
IT Managers are generally expected to have experience in systems administration, network security, and other relevant sections in IT operations.
- Complete a relevant IT degree.
- Get proven experience in managing IT systems. This could be learned by spending years working in system administration, network engineering, IT security, or other applicable IT core competencies.
- Show great organization and people skills. Experience in managing IT staff and completing projects on-time helps build credibility in managing a complex IT system and infrastructure.
- Take up relevant IT certifications. Some employers prefer potential candidates to have industry recognized certifications which put them in an advantage in the hiring process.
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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
Computer Science
Information Technology Management
Information Technology
Technical Management
Network Administration
Information Technology Projects
Information Technology Operations
Hardware
Information Technology Systems
Information Technology Networking
Computer Hardware
Software Systems
Information Technology Strategy
Data Centre Management
Network Cabling
Cybersecurity
Computer Systems
Disaster Recovery
Information Security
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Latest IT Manager reviews
Jun 2023
Learning is a continuous process and never allow yourself to be left behind.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Arts
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationCall Centre & Customer Service
The good thingsThe good things
If you are an IT Professional, you have this feeling of superiority and confidence. A lot of people are looking up to you because when you say IT, people think that you are intelligen...
The challengesSince you are in the technology side, the initiative to introduce new things will come from you. When I have to recommend for new devices / technology to the top management, there is this mix feeling...
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