Necessary skills for IT Manager: skills and requirements
General requirements of a IT Manager
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in IT management
• Proven track record of successful IT projects
• Knowledge of current IT trends and technologies
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Skills and Behaviours for a IT Manager
Cybersecurity
Cloud security
Cybersecurity incident handling
Cybersecurity standards
Network security
Database
Database maintenance
SQL
Enterprise Software
Google Workspace administration
Office 365 administration
Networks administration
Firewalls
Next-Generation Firewalls, NGFW, NGFWs
WANs
Project management
Project Coordination
Project Management
Project Planning
Troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis
Troubleshooting
Developing others
Coaching others to succeed
Enhancing individual and professional development
Sharing knowledge, skills and expertise to others
Planning and organizing
Goal setting, planning and priorization
Managing Stakeholders
Taking timely actions to ensure obligations are met
Problem solving
Identifying and anticipating problems
Implementing solutions
Making fact based decisions to solve problems