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Application Development Manager

OFO Code: 133104

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
133104
Occupation
Application Development Manager
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
MANAGERS
Unit group
1331 · Information and Communications Technology Service Managers

Official description
Information and communications technology service managers plan, direct, and coordinate the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of computer and telecommunication systems.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: ICT Development Manager, Technical Solutions Manager, Technical Policy Manager

  • Establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources
  • Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff
  • Overseeing the security of ICT systems
  • Evaluating the organization's technology use and needs and recommending improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades
  • Assigning, reviewing, managing and leading the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers
  • Directing the selection and installation of ICT resources and the provision of user training
  • Directing ICT operations, analysing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines
  • Representing the enterprise or organization at ICT related conventions, seminars and conferences
  • Formulating and directing information and communication technology (ICT) strategies, policies and plans
  • Establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures
  • Consulting with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements and specifying technology to meet those needs

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