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Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Currently Employed: Not Available

Yearly Projected Openings: Not Available

Typical Hourly Wage: $60.40 - $80+

Typical Annual Salary: $125,600 - $166,400+

• Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
• Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
• Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
• Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
• Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.
• Review and analyze legislation, laws, and public policy, and recommend changes to promote and support interests of both the general population and special groups.
• Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
• Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.
• Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.

• Desktop computers
• High capacity removable media drives
• Mobile phones
• Notebook computers
• Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers

• Analytical or scientific software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Human resources software
• Project management software