How to hire an information systems manager

How to hire an information systems manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step information systems manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an information systems manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new information systems 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 information systems manager you need to hire. Certain information systems manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an information systems manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an information systems manager that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of information systems managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Information Systems Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Information Systems 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.	$45-95
   Network Manager	A network manager is responsible for monitoring the efficient network connection of the company's technology systems, analyzing system designs, and overseeing installation processes and programs. Network managers inspect the efficiency of existing network management systems, upgrading network data to boost optimal performance and communication transportation... Show more	$34-63
   Data Manager	A data manager is responsible for monitoring the efficiency of the company's technology systems and network infrastructures. Data managers ensure the safety and security of the databases to avoid unauthorized access that may pose risks for business operations... Show more	$35-76

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Project Management
   • Data Entry
   • Technical Support
   • SQL Server
   • PC
   • Computer System
   • Disaster Recovery
   • Management System
   • ERP
   • HIPAA
   • Software Development
   • Enterprise Resource Planning
   • Lan

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the administration of the ERP system host on the cloud.
   • Integrate several off-the-shelf and SaaS systems to automate and streamline common transactions.
   • Manage process and provide a long-term roadmap from a PMO and technology perspective.
   • Manage all purchasing and approval of hardware/software for the facility including RFP's and RFI's.
   • Implement and manage the newspaper's and corporate office's first help desk solution following ITIL standards.
   • Lead the planning and implementation of an automate document control system for ISO 9002 in a FDA environment.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your information systems manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An information systems manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, information systems managers' average salary in wyoming is 42% less than in new hampshire.
   • Seniority. Entry-level information systems managers earn 52% less than senior-level information systems managers.
   • Certifications. An information systems manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an information systems manager's salary.

   Average information systems manager salary

   $137,275yearly

   $66.00 hourly rate

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   Entry-level information systems manager salary

   $95,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average information systems manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$150,089	$72
   2	New York	$143,766	$69
   3	New Jersey	$139,612	$67
   4	Maryland	$134,566	$65
   5	Massachusetts	$134,515	$65
   6	Virginia	$133,546	$64
   7	Pennsylvania	$133,456	$64
   8	District of Columbia	$131,257	$63
   9	North Carolina	$126,223	$61
   10	Michigan	$126,038	$61
   11	Illinois	$121,850	$59
   12	Texas	$120,160	$58
   13	Arizona	$119,167	$57
   14	Washington	$115,276	$55
   15	Georgia	$109,387	$53
   16	Florida	$100,736	$48

   Average information systems manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Baker McKenzie	$206,573	$99.31
   2	Apple	$203,934	$98.05	168
   3	The Citadel	$202,359	$97.29	2
   4	Meta	$199,343	$95.84	901
   5	Pure Storage	$191,873	$92.25	35
   6	McKinsey & Company Inc	$191,671	$92.15	1
   7	Etsy	$188,786	$90.76
   8	Google	$188,416	$90.58	411
   9	Netflix	$186,738	$89.78	9
   10	ZS	$184,105	$88.51	2
   11	NVIDIA	$183,349	$88.15	112
   12	The Walt Disney Company	$181,481	$87.25	96
   13	PayPal	$179,741	$86.41	7
   14	Twitter	$179,421	$86.26	2
   15	eBay	$179,179	$86.14	7
   16	Riskmetrics Group Holdings LLC	$178,842	$85.98
   17	Oliver Wyman	$178,308	$85.72
   18	Discovery	$177,351	$85.26
   19	Zocdoc	$175,360	$84.31
   20	Barclays	$174,978	$84.12

4. Writing an information systems manager job description

   A job description for an information systems 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 an information systems manager job description:

   Information systems manager job description example

   If where you work matters to you, this hospital will be the right place for your career to blossom! This prestigious non profit Medical Center in beautiful, warm and coastal Hawaii is actively seeking for a Manager of PACS Radiology Information Systems.
   
   The Manager of PACS Radiology Information Systems will join the family of dedicated nurses and other health care professionals living out a mission to heal people in body, mind and spirit. With services ranging from family-centered maternity care and high level neonatal care to technologically advanced cardiac services and an innovative palliative care program, our work touches people at every stage of their lives.
   
   The Manager of PACS Diagnostic Information Systems will be responsible for implementing and supporting the multiple imaging applications for the Hospital and its clients including optimizing the end user experience. The Manager of PACS Radiology Information Systems will focus on the application, database, environment, user experience, and sub-system performance of these clinical applications.
   
   The Manager of PACS Diagnostic Information Systems will consult with clinical end users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives. The Manager of PACS Radiology Information Systems will write and/or review manuals for users to describe systems procedures as they relate to department's operations. The Manager of PACS Diagnostic Information Systems will work on complex projects requiring understanding of imaging clinical applications to define project requirements, and performs complex data collection and analysis.
   
   The Manager of PACS Diagnostic Information Systems will review, analyze, and modify the imaging systems including configuration, testing, debugging, modification, activation and on-going support including the installation of new applications. The Manager of PACS Radiology Information Systems will mentor junior imaging informatics staff on the principles of informatics and imaging system implementation.
   
   The ideal candidate for Manager of PACS Radiology Information Systems should have Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), information/computer science, software, or engineering with at least five years of experience in supporting Radiology Information System (RIS), Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and voice recognition; management of IT implementation projects/applications and Radiology workflow such as RIS, PACS, or EMR/EHR.
   The Manager of PACS Radiology Information Systems will join a healthcare organization that is about caring for the community and caring about the employees by giving them the opportunity to make a difference every day. When you join the team here, you too can take pride in knowing that you are not only caring for patients in the best way possible but that you are part of a family of more than 2,000 employees and 800 physicians who believe in providing only the best in personalized care. Join now!

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right information systems manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with information systems 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 information systems manager

   Once you've selected the best information systems 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 good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new information systems 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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