Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 1330
Chief information officer
Chief information officers define and implement the ICT strategy and governance. They determine necessary resources for the ICT strategy implementation, anticipate ICT market evolutions and company business needs. They contribute to the development of the organisation's strategic plan and ensure that the ICT infrastructure supports the organisation's overall operations and priorities.
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carry out strategic research
define technology strategy
optimise choice of ICT solution
implement ICT risk management
monitor technology trends
Key skills in this occupation
Essential skills and knowledge areas from the European ESCO classification, 21 in total. The ones most specific to this occupation come first.
- carry out strategic research
Research long term possibilities for improvements and plan steps to achieve them.
practical skill - define technology strategy
Create an overall plan of objectives, practices, principles and tactics related to the use of technologies within an organisation and describe the means to reach the objectives, taking into account analyses and relevant…
practical skill - optimise choice of ICT solution
Select the appropriate solutions in the field of ICT while taking into account potential risks, benefits and overall impact.
practical skill - implement ICT risk management
Develop and implement procedures for identifying, assessing, treating and mitigating ICT risks, such as hacks or data leaks, according to the company's risk strategy, procedures and policies.
practical skill - monitor technology trends
Survey and investigate recent trends and developments in technology.
practical skill - forecast future ICT network needs
Identify current data traffic and estimate how growth will affect the ICT network.
practical skill - maintain plan for continuity of operations
Update methodology which contains steps to ensure that facilities of an organisation are able to continue operating, in case of broad range of unforeseen events.
practical skill - manage software releases
Examine and approve suggested software development releases.
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Knowledge (8)
information structure
The type of infrastructure which defines the format of data: semi-structured, unstructured and structured. More →
systems development life-cycle
The sequence of steps, such as planning, creating, testing and deploying and the models for the development and life-cycle management of a system. More →
software architecture models
The set of structures and models needed to understand or describe the software system, including the software elements, the relations between them and the properties of both elements and relations. More →
decision support systems
The ICT systems that can be used to support business or organisational decision making. More →
attack vectors
Paths or methods that threat actors use to exploit vulnerabilities in information networks or systems from a concrete organisation and impact its availability, integrity and confidentiality. More →
software design methodologies
The methodologies such as Scrum, V-model and Waterfall to design software systems and applications. More →
market analysis
The field of market analysis and research and its particular research methods. More →
ICT project management methodologies
The methodologies or models for planning, managing and overseeing of ICT resources in order to meet specific goals, such methodologies are Waterfall, Incremental, V-Model, Scrum or Agile and using project management ICT… More →
Practical skills (5)
coordinate technological activities
Give instructions to colleagues and other cooperating parties in order to reach the desired outcome of a technological project or achieve set goals within an organisation dealing with technology. More →
review development process of an organisation
Judge, review and decide on directions of innovation and development processes in an organisation in order to improve efficiency and reduce costs. More →
utilise decision support system
Use the available ICT systems that can be used to support business or organisational decision making. More →
implement corporate governance
Apply a set of principles and mechanisms by which an organisation is managed and directed, set procedures of information, control flow and decision making, distribute rights and responsibilities among departments and… More →
use different communication channels
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information. More →
Optional skills (65) — show
Haskell
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Haskell. More →
incremental development
The incremental development model is a methodology to design software systems and applications. More →
Erlang
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Erlang. More →
SAS language
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in SAS language. More →
Agile project management
The agile project management approach is a methodology for planning, managing and overseeing of ICT resources in order to meet specific goals and using project management ICT tools. More →
Ruby (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Ruby. More →
Common Lisp
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Common Lisp. More →
Lisp
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Lisp. More →
Visual Basic
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Visual Basic. More →
Java (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Java. More →
computer programming
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms (e.g. object oriented programming, functional programming) and of programming… More →
Prolog (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Prolog. More →
OpenEdge Advanced Business Language
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in OpenEdge Advanced Business Language. More →
iterative development
The iterative development model is a methodology to design software systems and applications. More →
digital systems
Systems to store, process and spread information in digital form. More →
JavaScript
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in JavaScript. More →
Perl
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Perl. More →
Smalltalk (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Smalltalk. More →
PHP
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in PHP. More →
Assembly (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Assembly. More →
Spiral development
The spiral development model is a methodology to design software systems and applications. More →
C#
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in C#. More →
internet governance
The principles, regulations, norms and programs that shape the evolution and use of internet, such as internet domain names management, registries and registrars, according to ICANN/IANA regulations and recommendations… More →
R
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in R. More →
Groovy
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Groovy. More →
ASP.NET
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ASP.NET. More →
APL
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in APL. More →
Waterfall development
The waterfall development model is a methodology to design software systems and applications. More →
Microsoft Visual C++
The computer program Visual C++ is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. More →
TypeScript
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in TypeScript. More →
World Wide Web Consortium standards
The standards, technical specifications and guidelines developed by the international organisation World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) which allow the design and development of web applications. More →
Rapid application development
The rapid application development model is a methodology to design software systems and applications. More →
CoffeeScript
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in CoffeeScript. More →
Objective-C
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Objective-C. More →
ML (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ML. More →
AJAX
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in AJAX. More →
C++
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in C++. More →
SAP R3
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in SAP R3. More →
Swift (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Swift. More →
MATLAB
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in MATLAB. More →
ICT architectural frameworks
The set of requirements that describe an information system's architecture. More →
Python (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Python. More →
Scratch (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scratch. More →
Process-based management
The process-based management approach is a methodology for planning, managing and overseeing of ICT resources in order to meet specific goals and using project management ICT tools. More →
lean project management
The lean project management approach is a methodology for planning, managing and overseeing of ICT resources in order to meet specific goals and using project management ICT tools. More →
Agile development
The agile development model is a methodology to design software systems and applications. More →
VBScript
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in VBScript. More →
COBOL
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in COBOL. More →
Pascal (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Pascal. More →
ABAP
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ABAP. More →
Prototyping development
The prototyping development model is a methodology to design software systems and applications. More →
DevOps
The DevOps development approach is a methodology to design software systems and applications focused on the collaboration and between software programmers and other ICT professionals and automation. More →
Scala
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scala. More →
administer ICT system
Handle components of ICT system by maintaining configuration, managing users, monitoring resource use, performing backups and installing hardware or software to comply with the set requirements. More →
implement ICT security policies
Implement statements, assertions or rules that specify the appropriate use and protection of the ICT assets and systems from an organisation. More →
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets. More →
manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. More →
protect personal data and privacy
Protect personal data and privacy in digital environments. More →
ensure information privacy
Design and implement business processes and technical solutions to guarantee data and information confidentiality in compliance with legal requirements, also considering public expectations and political issues of… More →
deploy ICT systems
Deliver and instalI computers or ICT systems, ensuring testing and preparation for use. More →
oversee development of software
Organise, plan and supervise the development of the applications and frameworks in order to create a software product, from the earliest planning stages to the final product test. More →
lead technology development of an organisation
Develop activities surrounding innovation and research in the field of technology within an organisation based on its strategic direction and growth goals. More →
carry out statistical forecasts
Undertake a systematic statistical examination of data representing past observed behaviour of the system to be forecast, including observations of useful predictors outside the system. More →
monitor ICT research
Survey and investigate recent trends and developments in ICT research. More →
establish an ICT customer support process
Create a series of customer ICT service activities before, during and after a request. More →
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Frequently asked questions
What does a chief information officer do?
Chief information officers define and implement the ICT strategy and governance. They determine necessary resources for the ICT strategy implementation, anticipate ICT market evolutions and company business needs. They contribute to the development of the organisation's strategic plan and ensure that the ICT infrastructure supports the organisation's overall operations and priorities.
What skills does a chief information officer need?
A chief information officer needs 21 essential skills, including information structure, systems development life-cycle, software architecture models, decision support systems, attack vectors.
Will AI replace chief information officer jobs?
The AI disruption score for chief information officer is 75/100 (very high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: Waterfall development, market analysis, World Wide Web Consortium standards. Most resilient: internet governance, lead technology development of an organisation, decision support systems.
AI Replacement Risk
75/ 100
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