Excellent IT skills and thorough technical knowledge are the prior requirements for an IT manager. Good communication and presentation skills are needed. Problem solving ability and negotiation skills are essential. Network manager should be a responsible person with good team working ability. Person skills and organizational approach is required. Planning and project management skills are essential. Ability to prioritize the works and skill to stick to the deadlines is much important. Performance under pressure is highly demanded. Most importantly they should be able to work with in the budget. Finally a network manager should be a committed person with an interest in the recent developments in the IT field.