Studies user requests, makes personnel assignments, and supervises project planning and scheduling.
Submits status reports to superiors. May serve as project manager in an environment where a number of new systems are in the development stages. May serve as the data processing manager in small or medium sized organizations. Reports to a higher level data processing manager or agency administrator. In any event, incumbents must be thoroughly knowledgeable in system analysis and design concepts and methods, and have proven ability to define and develop solutions to user needs.