Technology Manager Overview
It is now mandatory for a company to keep up with newer technologies in order to be in business. But all this new age techtalk is complicated for a General Manager of a company. Someone needs to make sense of it all. Here enters the Technology Manager.
Heard of call centres? They seem to be the 'in' thing these days. Heard of 'Iris Recognition System' in place of the passwords we key in our computers? Every company these days seem to be in tune with technology and floating its InfoTech arm.
Many companies are talking about convergence of technologies. And you are aware that new technologies in virtually every field are hitting the dock everyday. At the center of all this is Information Technology. Virtually, every three months, we have new technologies.
Your main role will be managing technologies including Information Technology. Your job begins with system study and identifying the need for technologies for your company. You will go on to identify sources of the required technologies, carry out budgeting, resource allocation, cost accounting and procure the required technologies. Your role will include software engineering, in case of Information Technology and Project Management.
As a technologist, you will work within the organisation's overall business plan to support core business activities. The company will use your technical judgement to make high-level decisions and to provide overall guidance and direction on technology matters.
Technology Managers are also responsible for hiring and managing people, who use, adapt, train and support the use of technologies in the company. If you handle IT, then you will be managing System Architects and Software Engineers.
As a technologist, you will work with other functional heads in the company to work out technology financing, manpower plans, product development and upgrading operations using the technology, technical support and other general issues. Usually, the work profile of a Technology Manager goes like this:
Planning
As a technology manager, you will develop a thorough knowledge of the business you are in. Identify the areas that could get a shot in the arm with inducting new technology. Determine the profits/advantages that you could derive from it. Then decide how you as a technologist, want to go about acquiring that particular technology
Evaluation
As a technologist, you will find out the various technology options available to you and select the one that is tailor-made to your needs.
Procurement
As a technologist, you will have to decide how much the technology is worth and negotiate it with firms offering this service to get the best bargain
Implementation
As a technologist, you will oversee the integration of new technology with your business and ensure that quality specifications are met within the stipulated deadline. This will also include testing and checking the system for bugs. You will be the final authority to certify that the project has been completed as per the specifications.
Usage and support
As a technologist, you will get the best out of the technology. You will create systems and training packages to maintain efficiency. You will also carry out technical support functions.
Revaluation
Periodically, you will check whether the technology is good as per current standards and whether it needs to be changed. Depending on the size and complexity of an organisation there may be opportunity for some specialisation like:
Information Technology Manager
As a technologist, you will oversee planning and implementation of new or modified Information Technology within the organisation's overall framework.
Project Manager
You will be responsible for scheduling, controlling and directing resources, people, funding and facilities for particular projects. These projects may involve major modifications to existing systems and technology or the implementation of new modules or technology.
Quality Managers
As a technology manager, you will be responsible for the preparation of quality guidelines and evaluation of systems in conformity with established domestic or international standards and performance criteria. If you need more information on this profile please feel free to contact us Now.
