Information Technology Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Information Technology Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Testing and modifying systems to ensure that they operate reliably
  • Managing secure network access for remote users
  • Designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation.
  • Managing IT budgets
  • Managing a team of staff including programmers, analysts and support specialists
  • Evaluating the functionality of systems
  • Scheduling upgrades
  • Providing user training, support, advice and feedback
  • Ensuring adherence with software licensing laws
  • Implementing and managing security or integrity and backup procedures
  • Consulting computer users to ascertain needs and to ensure that facilities meet user or project requirements
  • Keeping up-to-date with new technology

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Information Technology Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Information Technology Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.