Preferred Method of Communication
Face-To-face
Email
Phone
Age
45 to 54 years Text Messaging
Highest Level of Education
Doctorate (e.g. PhD, EdD) Tools They Need to Do Their Job
Business Intelligence Dashboards
Social Networks
Reporting Software
Their Job Is Measured By
Overseeing all technology operations and evaluating them according to established goals,
Devising and establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set
Industry
by upper management, , Analyzing the business requirements of all departments to determine
Manufacturing their technology needs
Organization Size
10,001+ employees
Job Responsibilities
Oversee all technology operations (e.g. network security) and evaluate them according to
established goals
Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by
upper management
Analyze the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs
Purchase efficient and cost effective technological equipment and software
Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency
Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper
management
Coordinate IT managers and supervise computer scientists, technicians and other
professionals to provide guidance
Control budget and report on expenditure
Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts
Goals or Objectives
Efficient IT processes & implementation of latest technologies
Biggest Challenges
Project Management & Disorganization
Reports to
CEO or Global CIO
They Gain Information By
Industry events & Summits