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.
<ul><li>Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.</li><li>Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.</li><li>Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.</li><li>Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.</li><li>Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments.</li><li>Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.</li><li>Preside over or serve on boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.</li><li>Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.</li><li>Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.</li><li>Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.</li><li>Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.</li><li>Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.</li><li>Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.</li><li>Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.</li><li>Review and analyze legislation, laws, or public policy and recommend changes to promote or support interests of the general population or special groups.</li><li>Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.</li></ul>