Information Technology Manager

O*NET: Computer and Information Systems Managers·11-3021.00

The Verdict:AI streamlines IT operations through monitoring, reporting, and workflow tools, boosting efficiency in technical oversight. Yet directing teams, resolving conflicts, hiring talent, and interpreting business needs rely on human judgment and relationships AI cannot match. Role shifts to leadership as routines automate, secure for the decade.

Resilience Score

/100

Resilient

Score tiers

Highly Resilient81–100

Resilient61–80

Moderate Risk41–60

High Risk21–40

Critical Risk0–20

How is this scored?

Task Resilience

How much of this role's daily work remains beyond AI and robotic automation.

30% of score

Physical Presence

The degree to which this job needs a human present — hands-on, in the field, or in the room.

20% of score

Human Necessity

How important the unique human edge is — for trust, accountability, or judgment.

15% of score

Regulatory Shield

How strong the legal requirement is for a human in this job (by law, licensing, or credentials).

13% of score

Technological Maturity

How far AI remains from performing this role's core functions.

10% of score

Displacement Evidence

The volume of jobs in this field being eliminated by AI or automation right now.

12% of score

Score last updated: February 2026Full methodology

Avg Salary

Median annual wage from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release.

$171k

Job Growth (10yr)

Projected change in total number of jobs (not salary) from 2024–2034. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections.

+15.2%

AI Exposure

Percentage of this role's analyzed tasks that AI can handle autonomously or nearly so. 0 of 17 tasks are classified as AI-exposed.

Low exposure

Task Analysis

Most of this role rewards AI fluency.
71% of tasks (12 of 17) become more productive with AI tools — learning to use them is the highest-leverage career move.

0exposed

12AI leverage

5human-essential

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AI Can Handle This0 tasks

Tasks AI can do autonomously or nearly so

No exposed tasks identified

AI Leverage12 tasks

Master these tools — humans who do outperform those who don't

Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.

Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.

Provide users with technical support for computer problems.

Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.

Stay abreast of advances in technology.

Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.

Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.

Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.

Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.

Control operational budget and expenditures.

Purchase necessary equipment.

Manage backup, security and user help systems.

Human Advantage5 tasks

Tasks requiring trust, presence, or novel judgment

Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.

Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.

Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.

Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.

Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.

Resilience Landscape

Information Technology Manager lands in Stable & Well-Paid

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