Making decisions about the quality, scope, time, costs, etc. of various options; basically, comparing and contrasting them and making a strong educated decision. Working successfully with business partners and those who are investing in the program. Managing the issues and concerns of those who are investing in the program. Creating a competent schedule, managing costs, creating a proper project plan, and so on. Risk management skill—anticipating and preparing for things that could potentially go wrong and how to successfully recover from such problems. Ensuring that everything runs smoothly and on time. Competently following the directives of the senior management and complying with their policies. Managing workers under your supervision with competence. Negotiating with business partners and investors.

1) Manage backup, security and user help systems.2) Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.3) Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.4) Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.5) Stay abreast of advances in technology.6) Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.7) Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.8) Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.9) Control operational budget and expenditures.10) Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.

1) Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.2) Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.3) Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client/server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.4) Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.5) Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.6) Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.7) Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.8) Interview or survey workers, observe job performance and/or perform the job in order to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.9) Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system.