Computer and Information Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Also called: Application Development Director, Computing Services Director, Data Processing Manager, Information Systems Director (IS Director), Information Systems Manager (IS Manager), Information Systems Supervisor (IS Supervisor), Information Technology Director (IT Director), Information Technology Manager (IT Manager), MIS Director (Management Information Systems Director), Technical Services Manager, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Computer and Information Systems Manager, Computer Operations Manager, Computer Programming Manager, Computer Security Manager, Computer Systems Information Director, Consulting Technical Director, Cyber Workforce Manager, Cybersecurity All-Source Collection Manager, Cybersecurity All-Source Collection Requirements Manager, Data Center Manager, Data Operations Director, Data Systems Manager, Development Manager, Digital Transformation Director, Enterprise Architecture Director, Enterprise Architecture Manager, Information Security Manager, Information Services Manager, Information Support Project Manager, Information Systems Administrator, Information Systems Operator, Information Technology Account Manager (IT Account Manager), Information Technology Administrator (IT Administrator), Information Technology Coordinator (IT Coordinator), Information Technology Systems Director (ITS Director), Interactive Media Project Manager, Internet and E-Business Project Manager, Internet Technology Manager, IT Infrastructure Director (Information Technology Infrastructure Director), IT Portfolio Manager (Information Technology Portfolio Manager), Knowledge Manager, Network Director, Network Manager, Product Solutions Manager, Product Support Manager, Programming and Software Development Project Manager, Software Development Director, Software Engineering Director, Software Project Manager, System Development Manager, Systems Development Manager, Systems Engineering Manager, Systems Tester Administrator, Technical Director, Technical Solutions Director, Technical Support Content Manager, Technology Director

This is a career information profile, not an advertised job opening.

What the worker does

Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
Stay abreast of advances in technology.
Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.

Skills, machines and equipment

Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Writing
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Social Perceptiveness
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation

Education and training

Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: Bachelor's Degree (47.68% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

O*NET Job Zone 4: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships

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Salary reference

138,060–220,730 USD per year · United States · 2025. Source: BLS OEWS via O*NET · 25th–75th percentiles · SOC 11-3021.

Occupational-group wage references are not guaranteed pay for this specialty or an employer's offer.

Career advancement

Suggested development: build experience in safety leadership, staff development, budgeting, and continuous improvement before seeking responsibility for a larger department or plant.
Possible next steps include broader operations or multi-site leadership; vacancies, qualifications, and advancement are employer-specific, not guaranteed.

How Do I Get This Job?

Review the skills and responsibilities above.
Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: Bachelor's Degree (47.68% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET Job Zone 4: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.
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Sources and limitations

O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0. ShopFloor adapted occupational grouping, selected manufacturing-relevant occupations, and retained seven legacy guide titles. Specialties and alternative titles are grouped under O*NET occupations; these occupations can also occur outside manufacturing. Source: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html. No wage, vacancy, certification, or video data is implied. ShopFloor advancement suggestions are general editorial guidance, not O*NET findings or guaranteed career progression. BLS wage ranges, when available, are national 25th–75th percentiles for the source occupational grouping, across industries; they are not local, apprentice, entry-level, or specialty-specific offers.

Computer and Information Systems Managers