How to hire a manager of systems and programming

How to hire a manager of systems and programming, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your manager of systems and programming job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a manager of systems and programming for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a manager of systems and programming 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 a manager of systems and programming that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of manager of systems and programming salaries for various roles:

   Type of Manager Of Systems And Programming	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager Of Systems And Programming	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.	$31-73
   Information Technology Director	An information technology (IT) Director is a professional responsible for the management, strategy, and execution of an organization's IT infrastructure. He/She supervises a team of workers while working with the organization's management and external vendors and advisors... Show more	$46-94
   Information Technology Manager	An information technology manager is responsible for supervising tasks for the company's network and information systems operations. Information technology managers require excellent knowledge of the information systems industry, a strong command of programming languages, and software and hardware application processes... Show more	$40-81

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Program Management
   • Business Development
   • PMO
   • Risk Management
   • DOD
   • Opportunity Management
   • Direct Reports
   • HR
   • Gap Analysis
   • Earned Value Management
   • Management System
   • Software Development
   • Logistics

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all control documents on Sharepoint.
   • Lead the effort to qualify a new nozzle through NASA's qualification process.
   • Develop, manage and perform maintenance on SharePoint web applications with a concentrate focus on physical, information and personnel security.
   • Establish a PMO and provide ongoing support.
   • Develop and validate systems security and financial compliance controls for HIPAA, SOX and PCI.
   • Perform cost estimates for NASA JPL andcommercial aerospace industries ranging from thousands to millions of dollars.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, managers of systems and programming' average salary in hawaii is 50% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers of systems and programming earn 57% less than senior-level managers of systems and programming.
   • Certifications. A manager of systems and programming 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 of systems and programming's salary.

   Average manager of systems and programming salary

   $101,085yearly

   $48.60 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager of systems and programming salary

   $66,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average manager of systems and programming salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$136,183	$65
   2	New York	$122,396	$59
   3	Washington	$120,780	$58
   4	Virginia	$110,995	$53
   5	Massachusetts	$110,614	$53
   6	Oregon	$107,437	$52
   7	Michigan	$100,690	$48
   8	Delaware	$96,790	$47
   9	Indiana	$93,465	$45
   10	Georgia	$92,764	$45
   11	Colorado	$92,674	$45
   12	New Jersey	$90,642	$44
   13	Arizona	$90,090	$43
   14	Iowa	$89,058	$43
   15	Minnesota	$87,633	$42
   16	Texas	$75,994	$37
   17	Alabama	$73,391	$35
   18	Florida	$72,949	$35
   19	Oklahoma	$69,980	$34

   Average manager of systems and programming salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$169,442	$81.46	620
   2	NVIDIA	$167,578	$80.57	123
   3	Google	$166,916	$80.25	184
   4	Apple	$164,778	$79.22	215
   5	Fairview Health Services	$163,485	$78.60	4
   6	LinkedIn	$155,295	$74.66	26
   7	Amazon	$150,291	$72.26	812
   8	Parker Hannifin	$150,197	$72.21	20
   9	Starbucks	$143,042	$68.77	7
   10	Tesla	$142,308	$68.42	88
   11	Deloitte	$142,110	$68.32	488
   12	Torch Technologies	$141,273	$67.92	7
   13	Intel	$140,364	$67.48	26
   14	ICU Medical	$139,371	$67.01	1
   15	Masimo	$134,411	$64.62	3
   16	General Motors	$133,185	$64.03	218
   17	Johnson & Johnson	$131,831	$63.38	22
   18	Northrop Grumman	$131,565	$63.25	343
   19	Verizon Communications	$131,298	$63.12
   20	HP	$130,637	$62.81	6

4. Writing a manager of systems and programming job description

   A job description for a manager of systems and programming role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a manager of systems and programming job description:

   Manager of systems and programming job description example

   Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States
   
   Hardware
   
   + We're looking for someone with 5+ years of experience in SOC/VLSI Chip Design, ASIC Chip Design, or Technology process development.
   
   + You have 1+ year of Technical Program or Project Management experience, Systems Support/Customer Support experience.
   
   + We're looking for experience working in a dynamic engineering environment, strong at multi-tasking, and real-time crisis management!
   
   + Strong desire to own/drive project development across multiple discipline teams.
   
   + Experience working with ASIC & VLSI design flows, and leading silicon projects from concept to production.
   
   + Great leadership and communication skills!
   
   **Description**
   
   The System Silicon Program Manager is responsible for driving the system silicon plans and coordinating the silicon development process with system and cross functional teams at Apple. In this role, you will work with system teams to understand their silicon needs, collect requirements, work with cross functional teams to understand their silicon roadmaps and align on system silicon plans. Communicate system silicon needs to the silicon implementation team and work with them closely on development plans and implementation to meet system requirements. Review design documentation and participate in design reviews. Work with system and cross functional teams on silicon bring up plans, coordinate the validation efforts and drive resolution of silicon issues. We're looking for you to manage all aspects of silicon development and work directly with vendors on semi-custom silicon development. We expect you will manage risks and drive alignment of silicon development plans with system build timelines from first prototype build to release for mass production ramp.
   
   **Education & Experience**
   
   MS or BS Degree in technical discipline
   
   **Additional Requirements**
   
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   Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
   
   Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right manager of systems and programming for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your manager of systems and programming job on Zippia to find and recruit manager of systems and programming candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit managers of systems and programming, 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 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 manager of systems and programming

   Once you have selected a candidate for the manager of systems and programming 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 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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