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Software managers oversee the acquisition and development of software systems in order to provide support to all organisational units. They also monitor the results and quality of the different software solutions and projects implemented in the organisation.

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Competences
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Groups
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Essential
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Optional
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Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 9 competences

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data storage

The physical and technical concepts of how digital data storage is organised in specific schemes both locally, such as hard-drives and random-access memories (RAM) and remotely, via network, internet or cloud.

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ICT project management

The methodologies for the planning, implementation, review and follow-up of ICT projects, such as the development, integration, modification and sales of ICT products and services, as well as projects relating technological innovation in the field of ICT.

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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 tools.

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organisational policies

The policies to achieve set of goals and targets regarding the development and maintenance of an organisation.

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software metrics

The metrics that measure a characteristic of the software system in order to determine the development of the software and evaluate it.

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unified modelling language

The general-purpose modelling language used in software development to offer a standard visualisation of system designs.

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digital systems

Systems to store, process and spread information in digital form. They are hardware, software and networks, as well as the ways in which these can be employed.

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quality assurance methodologies

Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.

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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.

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Essential skills and competences 14 competences

Occupation specific

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evaluate cost of software products

Apply methods and techniques to estimate and evaluate the cost of software products during their life-cycle phases, including development and acquisition costs, cost of maintenance, incorporated cost of quality-compliance and non-compliance associated costs.

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Sector-specific

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analyse software specifications

Assess the specifications of a software product or system to be developed by identifying functional and non-functional requirements, constraints and possible sets of use cases which illustrate interactions between the software and its users.

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apply ICT system usage policies

Follow written and ethical laws and policies regarding proper ICT system usage and administration.

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create software design

Transpose a series of requirements into a clear and organised software design.

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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 regulations.

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ensure adherence to organisational ICT standards

Guarantee that the state of events is in accordance with the ICT rules and procedures described by an organisation for their products, services and solutions.

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manage data

Administer all types of data resources through their lifecycle by performing data profiling, parsing, standardisation, identity resolution, cleansing, enhancement and auditing. Ensure the data is fit for purpose, using specialised ICT tools to fulfil the data quality criteria.

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manage ICT project

Plan, organize, control and document procedures and resources, such as human capital, equipment and mastery, in order to achieve specific goals and objectives related to ICT systems, services or products, within specific constraints, such as scope, time, quality and budget.

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use an application-specific interface

Understand and use interfaces particular to an application or use case.

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Cross-sector

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apply system organisational policies

Implement internal policies related to the development, internal and external usage of technological systems, such as software systems, network systems and telecommunications systems, in order to achieve a set of goals and targets regarding the efficient operations and growth of an organisation.

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execute analytical mathematical calculations

Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.

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manage business knowledge

Set up structures and distribution policies to enable or improve information exploitation using appropriate tools to extract, create and expand business mastery.

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monitor technology trends

Survey and investigate recent trends and developments in technology. Observe and anticipate their evolution, according to current or future market and business conditions.

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use ICT ticketing system

Utilise a specialised system to track registration, processing and resolution of issues in an organisation by assigning each of these issues a ticket, registering inputs from involved persons, tracking changes and displaying the status of the ticket, until it is completed.

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Optional knowledge 9 competences

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Sector-specific

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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.

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Android (mobile operating systems)

The system software Android consists of features, restrictions, architectures and other characteristics of operating systems designed to run on mobile devices.

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BlackBerry

The system software BlackBerry consists of features, restrictions, architectures and other characteristics of operating systems designed to run on mobile devices.

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ICT system user requirements

The process intended to match user and organisation's needs with system components and services, by taking into consideration the available technologies and the techniques required to elicit and specify requirements, interrogating users to establish symptoms of problem and analysing symptoms.

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iOS

The system software iOS consists of features, restrictions, architectures and other characteristics of operating systems designed to run on mobile devices.

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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.

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mobile operating systems

The features, restrictions, architectures and other characteristics of operating systems designed to run on mobile devices, such as Android or iOS.

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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.

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trading software

The finance and trading integrated software solutions.

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Optional skills and competences 16 competences

Occupation specific

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analyse ICT technical proposals

Compare and assess technical requirements of an ICT product, service or solution in terms of quality, costs and compliance to specifications

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manage software localisation

Organise the transference process of a certain software from one locale to another, in order to expand the number of users, by modifying content through the use of user interface translation, while taking into consideration the properties of the future country the software will be introduced into.

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Sector-specific

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identify ICT user needs

Determine the needs and requirements of ICT users of a specific system by applying analytical methods, such as target group analysis.

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interact with users to gather requirements

Communicate with users to identify their requirements and collect them. Define all relevant user requirements and document them in an understandable and logical way for further analysis and specification.

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monitor ICT research

Survey and investigate recent trends and developments in ICT research. Observe and anticipate mastery evolution.

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use methodologies for user-centered design

Use design methodologies in which the needs, wishes and limitations of end users of a product, service or process are given extensive attention at each stage of the design process.

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apply conflict management

Take ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. Be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and be able to deal with a problematic gambling situation in a professional manner with maturity and empathy.

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coach employees

Maintain and improve employees' performance by coaching individuals or groups how to optimise specific methods, skills or abilities, using adapted coaching styles and methods. Tutor newly recruited employees and assist them in the learning of new business systems.

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give live presentation

Deliver a speech or talk in which a new product, service, idea, or piece of work is demonstrated and explained to an audience.

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manage schedule of tasks

Maintain an overview of all the incoming tasks in order to prioritise the tasks, plan their execution, and integrate new tasks as they present themselves.

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manage staff

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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manage tender processes

Organise the process of writing and designing proposals or bids for tenders.

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negotiate buying conditions

Negotiate terms such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery terms with vendors and suppliers in order to ensure the most beneficial buying conditions.

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provide user documentation

Develop and organise the distribution of structured documents to assist people using a particular product or system, such as written or visual information about an application system and how to use it.

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train employees

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.

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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.

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