NOC 10022: Senior Managers in Financial, Communications and Business Services

NOC 10022 covers senior-level managers and directors in business services — including many project managers, COOs, and general managers applying through Express Entry. Because this is a TEER 0 code, IRCC scrutinizes it more closely than other categories. Here's exactly what qualifies, and what doesn't.

Job titles that fall under NOC 10022

Project ManagerSenior Project ManagerProgram ManagerDirector of OperationsVice President OperationsChief Operating Officer (COO)Director of FinanceGeneral Manager — Professional ServicesManaging DirectorHead of Business Development

Main duties IRCC expects to see

Plan, organize, and oversee operations of departments or entire organizations
Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures
Manage financial planning, budgeting, and performance reporting
Direct and evaluate work of senior managers and department heads
Represent the organization in negotiations and official dealings
Establish objectives and measure organizational performance
Develop and maintain client and stakeholder relationships
Identify and implement strategies for business growth

Education & experience

University degree in business administration, commerce, or a related field — typically combined with several years of senior management experience. An MBA is common but not always required. IRCC generally expects 5+ years of genuine managerial authority for TEER 0 roles.

Common misclassification mistakes

Project Coordinator

Coordinators generally fall under NOC 12102. This NOC requires senior, director-level authority — not coordination support.

Team Lead or Supervisor

Front-line supervisors are typically NOC 12010. If you don't have P&L or department-level authority, this isn't your code.

IT Project Manager

Tech-focused PMs often fall under NOC 21220. If your role is primarily technical delivery rather than business management, check that code first.

Express Entry eligibility

NOC 10022 is TEER 0 — the management tier — and qualifies for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program. TEER 0 carries strong CRS weight but faces higher scrutiny. IRCC will look carefully at your salary, your actual level of authority, and whether you truly managed other managers (not just individual contributors).

Related NOC codes to compare

NOC 11202 — Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
NOC 21220 — Computer and information systems managers
NOC 12010 — Administrative services managers

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Last updated: June 2026