Reading through other forum posts has been immensely helpful for me, so big thanks to everyone.
I am planning to apply under NOC code 2171 as I worked as an IT consultant for 5.5 years before pursuing my MBA from the US.
Post MBA, I've been working as a Product Manager for a few internet companies since last 2 years.
My question is :
1. Does Product Manager job description come under NOC 2171[Information systems analysts and consultants] or under NOC 0213 [Computer and Information Systems Managers] ?
2. Please read the slightly long lowdown of the job responsibilities I've posted about my current job and both NOC codes and help me make a decision.
My product manager job in the internet industry has the following responsibilities:
Determine new features and product vision for customer facing digital entities – web sites and mobile apps
Gather business requirements from numerous stakeholders
Get stakeholder buy in and manage stakeholder expectations
Write out specs and job stories for the engineering practice
Manage product roadmaps
Announce releases and organize milestone reviews
Negotiates priorities, scope, funding, and schedule
Ensures that the product backlog is visible and transparent
The Job duties for NOC Code 0213 are as follows :
Computer and information systems managers perform some or all of the following duties:
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP) departments and companies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems development and operations
Meet with clients to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines
Assemble and manage teams of information systems personnel to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems
Control the budget and expenditures of the department, company or project
Recruit and supervise computer analysts, engineers, programmers, technicians and other personnel and oversee their professional development and training.
The Job duties for NOC Code 2171 are as follows:
The following is a summary of the main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
Information systems business analysts and consultants confer with clients to identify and document requirements, conduct business and technical studies, design, develop, integrate and implement information systems business solutions, and provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security and service delivery.
Systems security analysts confer with clients to identify and document requirements, assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware, and develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches.
Information systems quality assurance analysts develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality of software products and information systems.
Systems auditors conduct independent third-party reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems.
I am planning to apply under NOC code 2171 as I worked as an IT consultant for 5.5 years before pursuing my MBA from the US.
Post MBA, I've been working as a Product Manager for a few internet companies since last 2 years.
My question is :
1. Does Product Manager job description come under NOC 2171[Information systems analysts and consultants] or under NOC 0213 [Computer and Information Systems Managers] ?
2. Please read the slightly long lowdown of the job responsibilities I've posted about my current job and both NOC codes and help me make a decision.
My product manager job in the internet industry has the following responsibilities:
Determine new features and product vision for customer facing digital entities – web sites and mobile apps
Gather business requirements from numerous stakeholders
Get stakeholder buy in and manage stakeholder expectations
Write out specs and job stories for the engineering practice
Manage product roadmaps
Announce releases and organize milestone reviews
Negotiates priorities, scope, funding, and schedule
Ensures that the product backlog is visible and transparent
The Job duties for NOC Code 0213 are as follows :
Computer and information systems managers perform some or all of the following duties:
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP) departments and companies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems development and operations
Meet with clients to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines
Assemble and manage teams of information systems personnel to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems
Control the budget and expenditures of the department, company or project
Recruit and supervise computer analysts, engineers, programmers, technicians and other personnel and oversee their professional development and training.
The Job duties for NOC Code 2171 are as follows:
The following is a summary of the main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
Information systems business analysts and consultants confer with clients to identify and document requirements, conduct business and technical studies, design, develop, integrate and implement information systems business solutions, and provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security and service delivery.
Systems security analysts confer with clients to identify and document requirements, assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware, and develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches.
Information systems quality assurance analysts develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality of software products and information systems.
Systems auditors conduct independent third-party reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems.
