How to hire an integration program manager

How to hire an integration program manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an integration program manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an integration program 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 integration program manager that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of integration program managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Integration Program Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Integration Program 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.	$38-80
   Vending Manager	A vending manager is in charge of overseeing and managing vending machine operations, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Their responsibilities typically revolve around devising strategies to identify potential business areas, collecting cash from machines, liaising with clients, delegating tasks, and coordinating refilling and repair procedures... Show more	$33-70
   Project Manager	Project managers oversee a specific project related to the organization's business. They manage the whole project from inception to evaluation... Show more	$30-62

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Program Management
   • Project Management
   • Infrastructure
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Logistics
   • Project Scope
   • Process Improvement
   • Opportunity Management
   • Earned Value Management
   • DOD
   • Visualization
   • Management System
   • Risk Management
   • HR

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead team efforts for integration of project life cycle phases on a large-scale DOD government software development contract.
   • Manage implementation of referrals, coordinate assignment of new physicians and create support network for transitioning patients during clinic closure.
   • Design and develop status reports for upper management for regular review, PMO office status reporting, and operating management.
   • Escalate application relate issues to SharePoint support team.
   • Coordinate facilities planning, logistics planning, and scheduling.
   • Involve in methodology development and CMM certification for the PMO organization.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, integration program managers' average salary in hawaii is 47% less than in maryland.
   • Seniority. Entry-level integration program managers earn 52% less than senior-level integration program managers.
   • Certifications. An integration program 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 integration program manager's salary.

   Average integration program manager salary

   $116,951yearly

   $56.23 hourly rate

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   Entry-level integration program manager salary

   $80,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average integration program manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$142,964	$69
   2	New York	$138,396	$67
   3	Connecticut	$137,553	$66
   4	Washington	$137,465	$66
   5	Massachusetts	$130,453	$63
   6	Michigan	$127,329	$61
   7	District of Columbia	$127,027	$61
   8	Pennsylvania	$125,850	$61
   9	Delaware	$125,062	$60
   10	New Hampshire	$123,149	$59
   11	Ohio	$119,104	$57
   12	North Carolina	$118,119	$57
   13	Texas	$116,668	$56
   14	Georgia	$115,993	$56
   15	Minnesota	$115,510	$56
   16	Missouri	$113,646	$55
   17	North Dakota	$112,977	$54
   18	Arizona	$112,400	$54
   19	Colorado	$111,992	$54
   20	Wisconsin	$110,760	$53

   Average integration program manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$149,947	$72.09	687
   2	SAP	$146,771	$70.56	38
   3	Google	$143,643	$69.06	475
   4	Parsons	$141,015	$67.80	117
   5	Stanford Health Care	$140,926	$67.75	39
   6	Lumileds	$135,857	$65.32
   7	Citi	$132,058	$63.49	21
   8	Northrop Grumman	$125,798	$60.48	163
   9	Amazon	$124,252	$59.74	984
   10	CDW	$123,585	$59.42	3
   11	MITRE	$123,229	$59.24
   12	Booz Allen Hamilton	$122,262	$58.78	54
   13	BAE Systems	$120,846	$58.10	235
   14	Cisco	$119,674	$57.54	32
   15	CVS Health	$119,204	$57.31	425
   16	CACI International	$116,592	$56.05	97
   17	Harley-Davidson	$116,509	$56.01	2
   18	Gap Inc.	$115,708	$55.63
   19	Blue Origin	$112,709	$54.19	52
   20	Mastercard	$108,579	$52.20	25

4. Writing an integration program manager job description

   An integration program 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 integration program manager job description:

   Integration program manager job description example

   A core member of the collaborative FQHC care team, including the behavioral health team, medical team and dental team. This position is responsible for supporting and coordinating FHLC’s multidisciplinary pain management program and coordinating and supporting integrated treatment for FHLC patients.
   
   • Leads the development of group therapy sessions for Behavioral Health and mind-body modalities including meditation, guided imagery, biofeedback, autogenic training, exercise and yoga, and cognitive behavioral techniques.
   
   • Leads and coordinates the development of community education classes to support Mind-Body Medicine services.
   • Participates on the FHLC External Complementary Medical Services Advisory Committee. • Assists FLHC Marketing staff in developing marketing and community education materials for Mind-Body Medicine group therapy services, related community education classes and other complementary medical services provided at FHLC or through community partners. • Leads the assessment of and maintains a resource database of complementary medical services providers in the FHLC service area that offer pain management services. (this could be maintained by benefit navigators and referral specialists • Assists in developing referral agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with providers of complementary medical services in the region. • Assists in developing relationships and formal agreements with wellness services providers in the regions, and area businesses that have wellness or exercise facilities on-site and collaboratively works to develop wellness access and programs that can benefit all patients with an emphasis on pain management patients. • Manage operational and administrative functions to ensure services are delivered efficiently. • Works with Benefit Navigators to help remove barriers to access to integrative services • Works with FHLC Records & Referral Representatives to coordinate pain management services for patients in need of services not delivered on-site at FHLC. • Works with dental and medical providers to establish pain management goals and care plans where non-pharmacologic therapies are used alone or in combination with pharmacologic methods. • Gauge the overall outcome and impact of the program and prepare reports on findings and recommendations for improvement on an ongoing basis. • Works closely with dental and medical providers to provide integrated behavioral health consultations as needed. • Provides and/or ensures the provision of clinical Mind-Body Medicine Group Sessions. • Other duties as assigned.
   • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team setting. • Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patient and other members of the care team. • Experience with screening for common mental health and/or substance abuse disorders. • Ability to effectively engage patients in a therapeutic relationship, when appropriate. • Ability to work with patients by telephone, audio/visual as well as in person. • Working knowledge of evidence-based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders, when appropriate (e.g., motivational interviewing, problem-solving treatment, behavioral activation). • Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for common mental health disorders that is within appropriate scope of practice for type of provider filling role. • To carry out the vision of integrated medicine, this person in this position must be someone who is both passionate about FHLC mission and experienced working in diverse settings. Needs to be creative, willing to bring new ideas, and ready to learn in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated, self-managing, problem solver with the capacity to successfully work on multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work independently while coordinating work efforts with multiple stakeholders.
   
   Family Health La Clinica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer.
   At least (three) years program management experience, and education and experience in mind body medicine modalities and case management experience is preferred. An advanced degree with licensure in one the following areas : Current Wisconsin licensure as a LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist, Chiropractor, licensed acupuncturist, RN-MSN or a related credential demonstrating capacity to carry out this multidisciplinary practice model. This person in this position must complete training in mind-body medicine through the Center for Mind Body Medicine within six months of hire.
   Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
   
   Family Health La Clinica(FHLC) requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or hold a legally recognized exemption as a condition of employment. Where permitted by law, candidates who are offered a position will be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

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5. Post your job

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

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6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit integration program 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 integration program manager

   Once you've found the integration program 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.

   To prepare for the new integration program 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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