How to hire a manager, configuration management

How to hire a manager, configuration management, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager, configuration management hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a manager, configuration management job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new manager, configuration management
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a manager, configuration management, 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.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

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   A manager, configuration management's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, managers, configuration management 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.

   Here's a comparison of manager, configuration management salaries for various roles:

   Type of Manager, Configuration Management	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager, Configuration Management		$38-72
   Project Team Lead	A project team lead sets up the expectations for the team members. Project team leads are in charge of setting the direction for the team members... Show more	$38-65
   Project Leader	A project leader is responsible for supervising the team and managing the distribution of tasks to ensure the project's success with the highest efficiency and accuracy. Duties of a project leader include motivating the team, managing the team's needs and concerns, providing effective strategies to improve the team's performance, creating reports, monitoring the team's progress, and maintaining the coordination between team members... Show more	$33-66

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Process Improvement
   • Database
   • Project Management
   • DOD
   • Social Work
   • Management System
   • Infrastructure
   • CMDB
   • ITIL
   • Configuration Management Plan
   • Logistics
   • Windows
   • Release Management
   • Direct Reports

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and coordinate DoD PMO communication on release status, project implementation activities, and change tracking.
   • Generate weekly written reports, perform QA on open cases, develop policies and procedures using ACHA manage care guidelines.
   • Accomplish verification processes to accurately assign part numbers for BOM entries, reviews and approvals for propose design modifications.
   • Develop system to handle software configuration management infrastructure, change management and release status reporting.
   • Conduct database saves and restores accurately as well as developed and implement database security infrastructure and user access accounts.
   • Lead successful ISO and URAQ accreditation efforts.

   More manager, configuration management duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager, configuration management job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A manager, configuration management salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, managers, configuration management' average salary in tennessee is 39% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers, configuration management earn 46% less than senior-level managers, configuration management.
   • Certifications. A manager, configuration management 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 a manager, configuration management's salary.

   Average manager, configuration management salary

   $110,954yearly

   $53.34 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager, configuration management salary

   $81,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average manager, configuration management salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$142,740	$69
   2	Washington	$141,688	$68
   3	New York	$125,871	$61
   4	Nevada	$118,662	$57
   5	Arizona	$117,360	$56
   6	Massachusetts	$115,402	$55
   7	Pennsylvania	$115,341	$55
   8	District of Columbia	$114,250	$55
   9	Virginia	$113,565	$55
   10	New Jersey	$112,385	$54
   11	Utah	$104,521	$50
   12	Alaska	$104,388	$50
   13	Texas	$104,112	$50
   14	Ohio	$102,901	$49
   15	Michigan	$102,845	$49
   16	North Carolina	$102,157	$49
   17	Illinois	$101,486	$49
   18	Georgia	$100,370	$48
   19	Louisiana	$100,097	$48
   20	Florida	$99,729	$48

   Average manager, configuration management salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$177,958	$85.56	113
   2	The Walt Disney Company	$163,629	$78.67	12
   3	PitchBook Data	$152,547	$73.34
   4	Walmart	$139,652	$67.14	89
   5	Cisco	$139,000	$66.83	53
   6	Amazon	$137,132	$65.93	99
   7	BNY Mellon	$137,117	$65.92	30
   8	Stifel Financial	$133,426	$64.15	3
   9	Varian Medical Systems	$132,209	$63.56
   10	Estée Lauder	$131,164	$63.06	9
   11	Herbalife Nutrition	$127,803	$61.44	9
   12	AbbVie	$127,737	$61.41	16
   13	Alameda Health System	$127,397	$61.25
   14	St Joseph Medical Group	$126,304	$60.72	2
   15	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$126,120	$60.63	23
   16	The TJX Companies	$125,268	$60.23	21
   17	BMO Capital Markets	$124,824	$60.01	17
   18	The Wonderful Company	$124,203	$59.71
   19	Tesla	$122,849	$59.06
   20	The Home Depot	$122,700	$58.99	9

4. Writing a manager, configuration management job description

   A manager, configuration management 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 a manager, configuration management job description:

   Manager, configuration management job description example

   The Manager of Healthcare Finance will assist in the development and overall management of multiple pricing and utilization related databases aggregated from various host systems. The databases are for use within managed care as well as operations, revenue cycle and business development functions within Tenet and are critical for the strategic management, operations, negotiations, and business planning relating to managed care payors. Specific duties include:
   Maintenance of current ASC database which has been fully converted to SQL structure.
   Expansion of current ASC database to include all new acquisitions.
   Help create new SQL database for non-acute surgical hospitals.
   Report creation, both standard monthly reports and ad-hoc; many based on very complex sets of criteria requiring advanced database design and queries.
   
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   Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or related field strongly preferred but not required.
   2+ years of experience with high volume data management.
   Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge.
   Strong Microsoft Access or other software tools used for data management.
   Strong Microsoft SQL skills.
   Healthcare financial analysis experience preferred but not required.
   Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
   
   Tenet Healthcare/USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
   Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find managers, configuration management for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your manager, configuration management job on Zippia to find and attract quality manager, configuration management candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit managers, configuration management, 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. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   If your interviews with manager, configuration management applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   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 manager, configuration management

   Once you have selected a candidate for the manager, configuration management position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new manager, configuration management 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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