Information Manager Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an Information Manager:

  • A degree or a higher national diploma (HND) in a relevant subject such as information technology, computer science, software engineering, management sciences or business studies is usually required.
  • Relevant qualifications and/or experience, gaining a postgraduate computing or IT qualification can be helpful.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong technical skills
  • Organisation and time management
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Management and leadership skills
  • The ability to work well under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamworking skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Information Manager skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Information Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.


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