How to hire a data management manager

How to hire a data management manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step data management 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 data management manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new data management manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your data management manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a data management manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect data management manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of data management managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Data Management Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Data Management Manager	Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.	$38-83
   Information Technology Director	An information technology (IT) Director is a professional responsible for the management, strategy, and execution of an organization's IT infrastructure. He/She supervises a team of workers while working with the organization's management and external vendors and advisors... Show more	$46-94
   Technical Manager	A technical manager is responsible for maintaining the company's information systems database and analyzing technology system matters to ensure its efficiency and accuracy in supporting business operations. Technical managers perform network checks regularly to assess any possible malfunctions that might compromise the company's cybersecurity... Show more	$40-77

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Management
   • Analytics
   • Data Quality
   • Data Governance
   • Project Management
   • MDM
   • Prototyping
   • Customer Service
   • Data Analysis
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Process Improvement
   • Tableau
   • Visualization
   • Clinical Data

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Design and implement ETL framework for managing SSIS jobs to monitor and manage ETL processing.
   • Lead the initiative to adopt an ERP strategy.
   • Manage training, payroll, benefits and leave for all employees.
   • Participate and manage the implementation of new electronic health record (EHR) software.
   • Create SharePoint base request tracking system to manage and provide access to thousands of requests for identity matching and creation.
   • Manage and organize all clinical studies information for FDA presentation.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your data management manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A data management manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, data management managers' average salary in colorado is 39% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level data management managers 53% less than senior-level data management managers.
   • Certifications. A data management manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a data management manager's salary.

   Average data management manager salary

   $119,331yearly

   $57.37 hourly rate

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   Entry-level data management manager salary

   $81,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average data management manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$143,635	$69
   2	Maryland	$129,806	$62
   3	New Jersey	$127,474	$61
   4	New York	$126,482	$61
   5	Massachusetts	$118,475	$57
   6	Washington	$117,040	$56
   7	Ohio	$116,550	$56
   8	District of Columbia	$116,055	$56
   9	Rhode Island	$115,608	$56
   10	Virginia	$115,360	$55
   11	Pennsylvania	$113,771	$55
   12	Texas	$109,992	$53
   13	Illinois	$109,536	$53
   14	North Carolina	$109,440	$53
   15	Connecticut	$107,003	$51
   16	Hawaii	$106,989	$51
   17	Arizona	$103,983	$50
   18	Florida	$101,980	$49
   19	Georgia	$101,301	$49
   20	Tennessee	$93,849	$45

   Average data management manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	eBay	$170,821	$82.13	12
   2	PayPal	$167,081	$80.33	15
   3	Alameda Health System	$160,547	$77.19
   4	PitchBook Data	$153,257	$73.68	1
   5	Dignity Health	$151,654	$72.91	9
   6	Logitech	$150,744	$72.47
   7	Bloomberg	$149,946	$72.09	51
   8	Nike	$149,806	$72.02	11
   9	Amazon	$149,444	$71.85	824
   10	Gap Inc.	$149,138	$71.70
   11	Bain & Company	$148,328	$71.31	23
   12	Chewy	$146,741	$70.55	4
   13	First Republic Bank	$145,185	$69.80
   14	Mercy Corps	$143,647	$69.06
   15	Walmart	$142,951	$68.73	213
   16	Volvo Trucks	$141,135	$67.85	12
   17	ServiceNow	$140,533	$67.56	52
   18	Cisco	$140,133	$67.37	27
   19	Citi	$139,514	$67.07	34
   20	CME Group	$138,581	$66.63	5

4. Writing a data management manager job description

   A data management manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a data management manager job description:

   Data management manager job description example

   Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
   
   Come see what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced systems - Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems. You'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
   
   The Missions Systems product line, as part of the C4ISR business unit within the Electronics Systems (ES) sector of BAE Systems, is seeking a CM/DM Manager to lead our Configuration/Data Management Team.Because of the needs of this role, work must be conducted at a BAE systems facility.
   Responsibilities: Manage a CM/DM team, responsible for software, hardware, and documentation. Provide expertise and direction in all areas of CM/DM - planning, document development/maintenance, project configuration identification, change control, change/configuration control boards, change request management, status accounting/reporting, software and documentation release activities, and measurement collection/reporting. Conduct periodic audits on conformance to CM/DM practices for all Configuration Items, document findings, and develop and deploy any necessary corrective actions. Actively participate in cross-functional technical teams. Effectively interact with customers and/or functional peer group managers. Establish CM/DM operational objectives. Oversee personnel training and mentoring, and promotion to positions of increased responsibility.
   * Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this position requires US citizenship status
   
   Required Education, Experience, & Skills
   Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of direct CM/DM experience. Hold an active security clearance Knowledge of hardware CM, software development lifecycle or project management methodologies Ability to identify and present CM/DM process issues and solutions to team members at all levels. Proven analytical, presentation, and problem solving skills. Experience in understanding, creating, and managing sound processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards Strong understanding of Microsoft Office products (Word, Power Point, Excel, Access) Operate independently, and have the ability to establish a solid working relationship with customers, managers, subordinates, and peers. Possess a thorough understanding of the functional aspects of software development, testing, quality assurance, and process improvement.
   Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
   Experience working in a company operating under an ISO 9001 or similar Quality System. Familiar with Agile Software Development, DevSecOps and Continuous integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines Familiar with JIRA, DOORS Understanding of U.S. export laws as they pertain to exporting technical data
   About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
   BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
   
   Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
   At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right data management manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with data management managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit data management managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with data management 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 data management manager

   Once you've found the data management manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new data management manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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