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Information Technology Directors

Information technology directors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the work and resources necessary to provide and operate IT infrastructure and services, including networks, devices, servers and software that runs on the infrastructure within an organisation. IT programme managers and directors direct and provide technical oversight to particular IT programmes of a discrete duration and/or budget.

Daily Tasks

  • Plans, directs, reviews and provides technical oversight to IT programmes, involving the co-ordination of multiple IT projects.
  • Works with client or senior management to establish and clarify the aims, objectives and requirements of an IT programme.
  • Ensures that new technologies are researched and evaluated in the light of the organisation’s broad requirements.
  • Prioritises and schedules major IT projects.
  • Considers the required IT staffing levels, oversees recruitment and appointment of staff and directs training policy.
  • Develops the periodic business plan and operational budget for IT to deliver agreed service levels.
  • Directs the implementation within the organisation of IT strategy, infrastructure, procurement, procedures and standards.
  • Develops in consultation with other senior management the IT strategy of the organisation.

£41,004

Entry Level Salary

£72,018

Average Salary

£165,785.74

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

233

Past two years

125

This year

978

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

2%

Level 1

1%

Level 2

8%

Level 3

16%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

8%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

43%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

20%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

3%

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