How to hire a manager data services

How to hire a manager data services, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The manager data services 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.

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   A manager data services's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, managers data services 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 data services salaries for various roles:

   Type of Manager Data Services	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager Data Services	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.	$44-90
   Vice President Of Information Technology	A Vice President Of Information Technology supervises an organization's technology initiatives, IT changes, and updates to all projects. They also identify and propose new information technologies and systems to improve business processes and decision-making.	$52-111
   Vice President, Technology	A vice president of technology is in charge of overseeing all technological operations in a company while managing the workforce involved, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Typically, it is their responsibility to establish goals and objectives, devising strategies to enforce them... Show more	$50-104

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Analytics
   • Project Management
   • Cloud
   • Data Management
   • Data Services
   • Azure
   • Java
   • Data Architecture
   • ETL
   • Visualization
   • BI
   • Data Analysis
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Process Improvement

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead Y2K remediation of customize JDEdwards/Marcam ERP systems.
   • Manage installation of new VoIP phone system improving call handling and tracking.
   • Develop project plans and lead major ERP upgrades, module expansion and enhancement process.
   • Lead effort to migrate SharePoint from a host environment to in-house saving $50K.
   • Achieve strong improvement in ITIL process maturity and quantifiable improvements in the end-to-end availability of critical and key applications.
   • Manage computer security framework to ensure organization is compliant with office of human rights regarding HIPAA privacy security controls.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, managers data services' average salary in wyoming is 44% less than in new hampshire.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers data services earn 51% less than senior-level managers data services.
   • Certifications. A manager data services 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 data services's salary.

   Average manager data services salary

   $132,512yearly

   $63.71 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager data services salary

   $92,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average manager data services salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$148,546	$71
   2	New Jersey	$141,122	$68
   3	North Carolina	$133,509	$64
   4	New York	$131,869	$63
   5	Michigan	$130,138	$63
   6	Minnesota	$126,464	$61
   7	Massachusetts	$125,920	$61
   8	Missouri	$123,772	$60
   9	Arizona	$123,307	$59
   10	Texas	$121,579	$58
   11	Washington	$119,673	$58
   12	Connecticut	$119,372	$57
   13	Pennsylvania	$119,327	$57
   14	Virginia	$119,274	$57
   15	District of Columbia	$117,972	$57
   16	Illinois	$117,453	$56
   17	Maryland	$116,494	$56
   18	Ohio	$115,340	$55
   19	Georgia	$114,077	$55
   20	Wisconsin	$111,611	$54

   Average manager data services salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Rivian	$167,767	$80.66	10
   2	Bloomberg	$164,632	$79.15	53
   3	Ernst & Young	$155,691	$74.85	1,735
   4	Foundation Medicine	$153,339	$73.72	1
   5	Microsoft	$152,693	$73.41	159
   6	New Relic	$150,471	$72.34	7
   7	Argonne National Laboratory	$149,395	$71.82	2
   8	Applied Predictive Technologies	$149,039	$71.65
   9	Accenture	$147,979	$71.14	548
   10	Citi	$146,449	$70.41	21
   11	Cedars-Sinai	$145,086	$69.75	16
   12	Amazon	$143,799	$69.13	891
   13	Walmart	$142,980	$68.74	161
   14	NBCUniversal	$142,485	$68.50	21
   15	Deloitte	$141,011	$67.79	1,061
   16	Allegis Group	$140,786	$67.69	2
   17	Edwards Lifesciences	$140,296	$67.45
   18	Control4	$140,279	$67.44
   19	Dimensional Fund Advisors	$139,455	$67.05	5
   20	Alliance of Professionals & Consultants	$137,935	$66.31	1

4. Writing a manager data services job description

   A good manager data services job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a manager data services job description:

   Manager data services job description example

   Token provides an out-of-the-box user experience that enables customers to offer a white-labelled open banking solution to their consumers.
   
   Reporting to our Chief Product Officer, you will guide and be accountable for the data services strategy which covers both the Open Banking data services that we provide to our customers and the platform performance and data warehouse. On joining you will assess our data services landscape and how we deliver performance metrics from data warehouse and BI solutions.
   
   What you'll do Define the product strategy, features, and functionality for Token Open Banking data services Evangelise the data services strategy for Open Banking Payment and Data products widely, across the company and externally with our clients Define and track product level KPIs to measure the success of the product in delivering the company's objectives Continuously optimise products by identifying initiatives based on customer feedback, usage, insights from support and client technical services Manage prioritisation across team initiatives and communicate the roadmap to internal stakeholders & customers Work closely with the UX design and engineering team to deliver high-quality products, drive effectiveness, prioritise the product backlog and manage the entire product lifecycle from opportunity discovery to product launch Build strong relationships across the company, coordinating closely with other Product Managers, ensuring that the team roadmap aligns and supports Token's overall product vision and strategy Share knowledge about the product behaviour and features with excellent documentation for external and internal audiences Take ownership of the investigation of complex customer queries and troubleshooting
   
   Who you are Deeply passionate about improving financial services and creating the best place for our customers to consume Open Banking Payments and Data services Detail-oriented, with an inquisitive mind, and strong structure in your thinking Technically minded, you understand APIs, can probably read code and have maybe dabbled in front-end development Delivery-focused, you get strategy but know it's only as valuable as its execution Able to switch from creative to decision-making mode and vice versa quickly Good at motivating and inspiring the people working with you to not settle for “OK”Thorough, low-ego, pragmatic, and enjoy working with and learning from different functions
   
   Required skills and experience Proven experience and skills in product management, ideally as a Data Product Manager or Data Analyst, or other experience working on data strategies, Data warehouse management or similar role in a fast-moving tech company, or equivalent Demonstrated ability to translate complex, ambiguous data into actionable priorities.BS (or higher, e.g., MS, or PhD) in Computer Science or a related technical field involving coding (e.g., analytics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience Highly analytical and data-driven with strong technical skills (whether it's advanced Excel, Python, or SQL) You have strong technical abilities and a track record of working through complex technical problems Experience in working with development teams, ideally running an agile process Strong empathy - especially with customers, but also with colleagues and your team Bonus points for Open Banking / PSD2 know-how and experience Enjoys keeping lots of plates spinning at once, and communicating clearly
   
   Token has a culture of both business and people growth. A supportive team, flexible working environment, and unique development opportunities will equip you to do your best and most impactful work at Token.
   
   At Token, we work together to: delight our customers and serve their needs; create revenue and results for the company; drive smart, sustainable growth; build something meaningful and lasting; act transparently (humility is our not-so-secret ingredient for success!); collaborate with intention; challenge our status quo.
   Open to all
   Token is building an open future for everyone. We don't just accept different points of view, lived experiences and new ways of thinking - we search them out. They help us make better products, better decisions, and a better place for everyone to work. So, come as you are. We acknowledge and embrace different backgrounds, identities and abilities. Respect is our default, and empathy is our baseline. No one succeeds until we all do.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find managers data services 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 data services job on Zippia to find and recruit manager data services candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit managers data services, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   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.

   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 data services

   Once you have selected a candidate for the manager data services 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.

   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 employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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