How to hire an international project manager

How to hire an international project manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The international project manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

   Yes

   No

   An international project manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, international project 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.

   This list shows salaries for various types of international project managers.

   Type of International Project Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   International Project Manager		$30-58
   Club Manager	A club manager is responsible for overseeing club operations, delegating tasks to the club staff, and ensuring that the team provides the highest customer service and satisfaction for the guests. Club managers inspect the stability of technical tools and equipment, including the adequacy of inventory and food and beverage stocks... Show more	$12-35
   Project Director	A project director is a professional responsible for supervising workers from various departments given specific tasks to complete a given project. They create a budget to complete a job while monitoring the amount of money spent to ensure that overspending is avoided... Show more	$33-77

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Client Facing
   • International Project
   • R
   • Logistics
   • Project Scope
   • International Travel
   • International Work
   • International Business
   • Market Research
   • Business Development
   • Oversight
   • PMI
   • External Vendors

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage international integration of product localization with product management, development, QA, business, and member services.
   • Perform problem resolution, cost recovery, manage inventory of network components, direct RFP process for procurement of telecommunications services.
   • Assure that the integration of all applications meet stringent user requirements and QA testing while meeting tight project deadlines.
   • Work closely with logistics and engineering team to coordinate equipment design/delivery methods due to Colombian road conditions.
   • Full logistics support with multiple suppliers, coordinating on-time shipping and delivery and provide relate documentation for customs.
   • Provide analysis and documentation to incorporate the new desktop model into the network architecture, security model and disaster recovery plan.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the international project manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. An international project manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an international project manager in Utah may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level international project manager. Additionally, an international project manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average international project manager salary

   $87,674yearly

   $42.15 hourly rate

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   Entry-level international project manager salary

   $63,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

   Average international project manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$107,706	$52
   2	District of Columbia	$100,572	$48
   3	California	$100,490	$48
   4	Massachusetts	$98,815	$48
   5	Texas	$97,790	$47
   6	Georgia	$90,704	$44
   7	Virginia	$86,802	$42
   8	Pennsylvania	$85,781	$41
   9	Wisconsin	$83,524	$40
   10	North Carolina	$80,332	$39
   11	New York	$79,447	$38
   12	Arizona	$78,637	$38
   13	Maryland	$76,222	$37
   14	Alabama	$75,671	$36
   15	Arkansas	$73,679	$35
   16	Colorado	$70,756	$34
   17	Utah	$70,602	$34
   18	Florida	$68,717	$33

   Average international project manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Microsoft	$117,014	$56.26	159
   2	Alarm.com	$104,514	$50.25	16
   3	Walmart	$103,041	$49.54	75
   4	Delta Air Lines	$96,620	$46.45	4
   5	Celanese	$95,150	$45.75
   6	Papa John's International	$95,062	$45.70	36
   7	Costco Wholesale	$94,861	$45.61
   8	hisoft	$93,406	$44.91
   9	Emma	$92,533	$44.49
   10	The ILS Company	$91,530	$44.00
   11	Pactera Technologies Inc	$91,068	$43.78
   12	Derse	$90,046	$43.29	1
   13	The Gryphon	$89,829	$43.19
   14	Paramount	$88,842	$42.71
   15	Control Solutions, Inc.	$88,804	$42.69	1
   16	Matheson Tri gas	$87,968	$42.29
   17	McKesson	$86,842	$41.75	6
   18	Behr Holdings Corporation	$86,595	$41.63
   19	ICM	$86,328	$41.50	1
   20	Musco Lighting	$86,036	$41.36

4. Writing an international project manager job description

   An international project 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 an international project manager job description:

   International project manager job description example

   The Project Manager II is responsible for simultaneously overseeing and leading multiple medium to large technology projects within specified timeframe, scope and costs. This role involves gathering and controlling project scope, managing the implementation and delivery of new technology and infrastructure capabilities across our venues while involving multiple cross functional stakeholders to ensure a successful rollout. This role is assigned work of moderate to high complexity and with limited assistance from more senior team members.
   Responsibilities
   
   Planning: Work with our business partners to figure out what needs to get done, and then with the appropriate delivery teams to document their needs and feedback. Prepare detailed project plans and schedules to meet project goals, revising as necessary. Engage necessary resources, defining roles and responsibilities within project team Execution: Responsible for all high-level project documentation and ongoing communications. Manages day to day operational aspects of projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Develop and manage to release schedule, including test, launch support, and business readiness Assists the IT PMO in defining and implementing project best practices. It`s a team effort, we need your help! Advise and mentor more junior team members Interview new team member candidates
   Qualifications
   
   Bachelors Degree or Equivalent work experience, required PMP or Prince Certification, preferred 5+ years Leading large scale projects 3+ years Leading cross-functional teams 5+ years Project Budgeting 5+ years Technology Procurement 3+ years International Partner Management 2+ years International Travel Create and maintain project schedules in MS-Project or similar tools; managing task dependency, resourcing, milestones, etc Ability to establish credibility with business partners and IT stakeholders and become a trusted partner Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles Analytical thinking, and Time management skills Strong customer focus Organizational and administrative skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) Technical troubleshooting skills
   
   US Domestic and International Travel up to 75%
   
   ADA
   
   The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.
   
   EEO Statement
   
   Topgolf is a global sports and entertainment community and is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Topgolf also takes steps to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find international project 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 international project managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level international project 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 international project manager job on Zippia to find and recruit international project manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit international project 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 international project manager

   Once you've found the international project 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 equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new international project 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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