How to hire an information technology product manager

How to hire an information technology product manager, step by step

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

What does an information technology product manager do?

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the information technology product manager you need to hire. Certain information technology product 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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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an information technology product 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 technology product manager that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of information technology product managers.

   Type of Information Technology Product Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Information Technology Product Manager	Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff members.	$40-69
   Media Manager	Media managers oversee the department that works on the different communication needs of the company. They execute the communications strategies of the company... Show more	$31-67
   Product Lead	A product lead is responsible for monitoring the development of new products and services of an organization, starting from brand conceptualization to official market release and distribution. Product leads identify effective product management by conducting data analysis and evaluating market statistics of customer demands... Show more	$41-78

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Product Management
   • Project Management
   • Lifecycle Management
   • Java
   • User Stories
   • Product Roadmap
   • Product Development
   • Infrastructure
   • Business Stakeholders
   • Application Development
   • Software Development
   • Saas
   • Cloud Computing
   • Life Cycle

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage data warehouse and ERP reporting for operations and finance/forecasting groups.
   • Manage multimedia infrastructure products and projects from design to implementation to disposition.
   • Manage application portfolio and development projects while delivering on-time and on-budget by utilizing SDLC standards and methodologies.
   • Manage external client expectations and develop trusted relationships with national retailers in delivering an API base SaaS application.
   • Manage requirements elicitation and documentation process, facilitate all business-facing relate activities as well as be the product SME.
   • Manage deployment of SaaS financial aid management solution to clients in higher education, including for-profit and non-profit institutions.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your information technology product manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An information technology product 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 an information technology product manager in Montana may be lower than in California, and an entry-level information technology product manager usually earns less than a senior-level information technology product manager. Additionally, an information technology product 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 information technology product manager salary

   $110,880yearly

   $53.31 hourly rate

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   Entry-level information technology product manager salary

   $84,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average information technology product manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$137,325	$66
   2	Washington	$117,326	$56
   3	North Carolina	$116,421	$56
   4	Arizona	$113,253	$54
   5	Virginia	$112,957	$54
   6	Massachusetts	$111,857	$54
   7	New York	$109,842	$53
   8	Texas	$104,347	$50
   9	Connecticut	$102,890	$49
   10	Illinois	$98,487	$47
   11	Maryland	$97,816	$47
   12	Minnesota	$97,602	$47
   13	Indiana	$96,310	$46
   14	Pennsylvania	$95,435	$46
   15	Georgia	$94,528	$45
   16	Wisconsin	$93,370	$45
   17	Florida	$93,207	$45
   18	Utah	$91,757	$44
   19	Ohio	$90,805	$44
   20	Michigan	$88,175	$42

   Average information technology product manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Cloudflare	$150,780	$72.49	32
   2	Twitter	$150,168	$72.20	4
   3	Lyft	$146,746	$70.55	9
   4	Discovery	$142,313	$68.42
   5	Palo Alto Networks	$141,257	$67.91	104
   6	Two Sigma	$141,112	$67.84
   7	Atlassian	$139,330	$66.99	47
   8	Rubrik	$138,568	$66.62	81
   9	Blue Apron	$138,334	$66.51
   10	Gap Inc.	$138,302	$66.49
   11	Citi	$135,029	$64.92	53
   12	The TJX Companies	$130,531	$62.76	10
   13	Five Below	$130,237	$62.61	2
   14	Barclays	$129,541	$62.28
   15	JCPenney	$129,324	$62.17	2
   16	Williams Sonoma	$125,769	$60.47	5
   17	Dunkin Brands	$124,037	$59.63
   18	Electronic Arts	$123,100	$59.18	1
   19	Shaw Industries	$122,789	$59.03	1
   20	Invitae	$121,647	$58.48

4. Writing an information technology product manager job description

   An information technology product 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. To help get you started, here's an example of an information technology product manager job description:

   Information technology product manager job description example

   Are you looking to make a difference in a patient's life? At AmerisourceBergen, you will find an innovative and collaborative culture that is patient focused and dedicated to making a difference. As an organization, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. Join us and Apply today!
   What you will be doing
   
   The IT Product Manager III is responsible for a portfolio of one or more existing products & services as well as creating and integrating new products and product changes. In this role, the IT Product Manager III conducts industry/market research, and in-life performance measurement to determine product demand, positioning, viability, and profitability. The IT Product Manager III works with other product groups to understand data or service sharing opportunities. The IT Product Manager III will participate in the Portfolio Management Team helping design and prioritize Business Epics, and will work closely with Product Owners to ensure Portfolio and Program-level priorities are addressed at the team level.
   
   Assures the product team is pursuing a common vision Drives business value with a backlog and priorities. Partners with Enterprise Architect team to ensure product is compliant with ABSG standards. Works with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities (vendor management). Acts as "the customer" for developer questions Works as part of a team responsible for developing pricing and marketing of products, as well as, understanding legal and regulatory requirements Defines and accepts user stories. Works to pre-empt potential problems and provides effective solutions in reaction to the application of concepts, techniques, knowledge, or processes developed to support their portfolio of products. Be an expert with respect to the competitor products Updates the product regularly and maintains user usability of product. Defines the work to be performed in a given Sprint. Participate in creating business and architectural epics and work with internal and external parties to ensure product policy and processes are negotiated, documented, and executed accurately. Acts as a leader within the company and an advocate of the product. May lead or supervise BAs in work efforts. Performs other duties as assigned.
   
   What your background should look like
   
   Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations obtained through completion of a four-year bachelor's degree program; normally requires a minimum of seven (7) years related and progressively responsible experience as an Product Manager of technology , BA, EBA or RM.
   
   Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization (directors, managers, developers, end users, etc.) Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong problem solving, project planning, systems analysis, teamwork, and organizational skills Confident presentation skills Experience managing teams. Able to work well within a group/team environment
   
   As of August 24, 2021, AmerisourceBergen requires all U.S. team members to be fully vaccinated and show proof of completed vaccine status at time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a disability/medical reason or sincerely held religious belief you will be required to follow AmerisourceBergen's policy and process to apply for an exemption/accommodation.
   
   What AmerisourceBergen offers
   
   We offer competitive total rewards compensation. Our commitment to our associates includes benefit programs that are comprehensive, diverse and designed to meet the various needs across our associate population.
   
   Throughout our global footprint and various business units, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through associate contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location, position and/or business unit.
   
   Schedule
   
   Full time
   
   Affiliated Companies
   Affiliated Companies: ASD Specialty Healthcare LLC
   
   Equal Employment Opportunity
   
   AmerisourceBergen is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

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5. Post your job

   To find information technology product 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 information technology product managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level information technology product 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.

   To find information technology product manager candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as swipe files, exit five, marketinghire, american marketing association.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit information technology product managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 technology product manager

   Once you've selected the best information technology product 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.

   To prepare for the new information technology product manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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