IT Manager

The technical manager is a versatile position that requires sufficient managerial skills as well as sufficient technical skills. A technical manager should be able to perform all necessary tasks related to company systems including troubleshooting any technical issues. They must oversee the development and implementation of any system through all steps of the process. They must make sure their team is fully trained and able to perform their jobs. The technical manager is the point person for any issues that arise within the team. They are responsible for making key decisions for technical issues related to the company after considering everything from cost to quality of hardware or software.

Job Duties
The technical direct must provide guidance for all members of the team when it comes to designing, implementing, and updating software. They should constantly evaluate company platforms and networks and search for ways to improve them. They are responsible for addressing faults within any company system and making sure those faults are fixed. The technical director should make sure that all procedures are documented for reference and that all of the members of the IT team are trained to handle any situation. They are the communication source between clients and upper management of the company. The technical manager must also perform management tasks for the team. These duties include conducting employee reviews, handling employee complaints, and dividing the workload among members of the team.

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Career & Salary Information for IT Managers


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Technical managers make over $89,000 on the national average. Senior level technical managers with extensive experience make around $99,000 on the national average. This is a slight decline from the 2009 average salary. Less experienced people in this position earn $71,000 a year. The compensation for those with less experience has actually risen compared with the number for 2009. Technical managers living in urban areas or working for larger companies generally receive more compensation than those who work in less populated areas of the country.



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Job Outlook
Estimates project that the number of jobs for technical managers will grow between 15% and 20% over the next eight years. Since new technology is implemented on a regular basis the need for technical managers does not figure to decline. Expanded jobs will likely focus on increased knowledge of system security to ensure companies are protected. As more jobs in technical fields are added, managerial jobs in those areas will be added as well.
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