How To Become A Platform Manager: What It Is and Career Path

What is a platform manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

3 min read

Platform managers are responsible for overseeing the development of the platform that is used by those working for the computer company and/or the medium of customers who do business with the computer company. Some platform managers focus on improving the overall performance of computer systems, while other platform managers focus on developing platforms upon which computer programs will run.

They require a computer science or computer engineering degree to pursue a career as a platform manager. In addition to this educational background, platform managers need interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with staff and might also need to engage in customer service.

The median earnings for computer software engineers are $92,430, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, this figure can differ significantly depending upon experience and skills.

ScorePlatform ManagerUS Average

Salary

8.5

Avg. Salary $134,244

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level

8.6

Growth rate 16%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity

1.7

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.21%

Asian 12.85%

Black or African American 6.75%

Hispanic or Latino 10.13%

Unknown 5.21%

White 64.85%

Gender

female 23.02%

male 76.98%

Age - 47

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47

Stress level

8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level

8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance

6.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a platform manager

Explore platform manager education requirements

Most common platform manager degrees

Bachelor's

70.7 %

Master's

17.9 %

Associate

5.8 %

Start to develop specific platform manager skills

Skills	Percentages
Project Management	10.25%
Java	8.84%
Digital Marketing	7.84%
Salesforce	7.63%
Infrastructure	6.20%

Complete relevant platform manager training and internships

Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New platform managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a platform manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real platform manager resumes.

Research platform manager duties and responsibilities

Lead Unix tower and manage operations of cloud, which include creation of processes, functions, and work flows.
Manage CRM platform and internal database.
Architect, implement, and manage all server, storage, and virtualization platforms.
Manage transfer of volunteer and donor information from previously used databases to new Salesforce CRM system.

Apply for platform manager jobs

Now it's time to start searching for a platform manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

Browse job boards for relevant postings
Consult your professional network
Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
Watch out for job scams

What is a platform manager and how to become one

Platform manager career paths