How to hire a computer operations manager

How to hire a computer operations manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step computer operations manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a computer operations manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new computer operations manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the computer operations manager you need to hire. Certain computer operations manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A computer operations manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, computer operations managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of computer operations managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Computer Operations Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Computer Operations Manager	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$31-63
   Vice President Of Information Technology	A Vice President Of Information Technology supervises an organization's technology initiatives, IT changes, and updates to all projects. They also identify and propose new information technologies and systems to improve business processes and decision-making.	$52-111
   Manager	Managers are responsible for a specific department, function, or employee group. They oversee their assigned departments and all the employees under the department... Show more	$17-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Mainframe
   • CAD
   • Production Control
   • Computer System
   • Payroll
   • Data Processing
   • Infrastructure
   • Disaster Recovery Planning
   • Unix
   • Capacity Planning
   • Troubleshoot
   • Enterprise Architecture
   • PCS

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage job scheduling, forms management, JCL changes and problem solving
   • Manage LAN/WAN infrastructure, server systems, VoIP systems, security implementations.
   • Manage conversion to desktop computers on (WAN/LAN) along with Novell and NT servers.
   • Manage the paths between the JES2 nodes join in a network so that work moves from one place to another.
   • Manage software updates, perform maintenance, and troubleshot problematic workstations.
   • Manage personnel and infrastructure responsible for ensuring systems, applications and network availability.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your computer operations manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A computer operations manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a computer operations manager in West Virginia may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level computer operations manager usually earns less than a senior-level computer operations manager. Additionally, a computer operations manager with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average computer operations manager salary

   $93,933yearly

   $45.16 hourly rate

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   Entry-level computer operations manager salary

   $65,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average computer operations manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$101,929	$49
   2	California	$99,550	$48
   3	Rhode Island	$99,387	$48
   4	Pennsylvania	$92,021	$44
   5	Colorado	$91,700	$44
   6	Nevada	$82,187	$40
   7	Georgia	$75,202	$36
   8	Utah	$69,344	$33
   9	Florida	$66,726	$32

   Average computer operations manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Open Systems Technologies	$114,918	$55.25	1
   2	NBCUniversal	$112,646	$54.16	34
   3	Raymond James Financial	$104,888	$50.43	45
   4	CACI International	$102,155	$49.11	56
   5	Mclaughlin Research Corporation	$100,738	$48.43	12
   6	Denver Health	$91,911	$44.19	1
   7	Penske Truck Leasing	$90,810	$43.66
   8	Dna	$90,277	$43.40
   9	WTM Digital	$82,711	$39.76
   10	State of Georgia: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia	$53,279	$25.61	2

4. Writing a computer operations manager job description

   A job description for a computer operations manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a computer operations manager job description:

   Computer operations manager job description example

   At Jack Henry, we deliver technology solutions that are digitally transforming and empowering community banks and credit unions to provide enhanced and streamlined user experiences to their customers and members. Our best-in-class products are just the start as we lay the groundwork for the future of digital banking and payments. We hope you'll join us. We can't do it without you.
   
   Our Data Center Operations team has an opportunity to join our 3rd Shift leadership team. As an Operations Manager, you will manage a team of 3 computer operators. This team is responsible for ensuring that the nightly bank processing is completed. If there are errors or issues with processing the team will work with our support staff to address those issues. This manager will have the flexibility to work remotely from the Allen TX area, but need the ability to travel to the Allen Data Center and offices as needed.
   What you'll be responsible for:
   
   •Allocates resources and alters workflow priorities be analyzing and understanding significant deadlines, checkpoints, peak volumes, and overall workload.
   •Develops and maintains spreadsheets to provide the necessary volumes for customer billing.
   •Conducts annual customer billing audits.
   •Proactively monitors the growth of the data center and ensure equipment and resources are adequate to support additional business.
   •Communicates with the customer to make them aware of problems and or changes.
   •Manages or directly supervises the coordination of new customer installation on the data center. Work closely with the IPM and appropriate departments to schedule critical activities and ensure milestones are met.
   •Assist with documenting, updating, and changing processing methods including Disaster Recovery functions.
   •Manages all equipment in a manner that provides a high level of service to all customers.
   •Develops, maintains, and enforces all policies, procedures, and standards pertaining to the center. Plans coordinates, and ensures the department receives unqualified audit reports for all internal and external audits. Performs or directly supervises all security officer responsibilities.
   •May perform other job duties as assigned.
   
   What you'll need to have:
   
   •Minimum of 7 years of experience working in a technical capacity with the IBMi series.
   •Precious leadership experience as a team lead, supervisor, or manager.
   •Must have the ability to work onsite in Allen TX as required.
   •Must be able to work the third shift and extended hours as required. Typical hours will be 9:00 pm-6:00 am Central.
   
   What would be nice for you to have:
   
   •An associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
   
   If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet motivated people who align with Jack Henry's mission and can contribute to our company in a variety of ways.
   
   Why Jack Henry?
   
   At Jack Henry, we pride ourselves through our motto of, "Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun." We recognize the value of our associates and believe much of our company's strength and success depends on their well-being.
   
   We demonstrate our commitment by offering outstanding benefit programs to ensure the physical, mental & financial wellbeing of our people is always met.
   
   Culture of Commitment
   
   Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our Corporate Responsibility site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.
   
   Equal Employment Opportunity
   
   At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business-and our society-stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.
   
   No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of incidents of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.
   
   Requests for full corporate job description may be requested through the interview process at any time.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find computer operations managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any computer operations managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level computer operations managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your computer operations manager job on Zippia to find and recruit computer operations manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with computer operations manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new computer operations manager

   Once you've selected the best computer operations manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new computer operations manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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