How to hire a platform manager

How to hire a platform manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step platform manager hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a platform manager, 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.

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   A platform manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, platform 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 presents platform manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Platform Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Platform Manager	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.	$46-88
   Manager, Systems Engineering	A systems engineering manager is responsible for monitoring the efficiency of the company's technology systems and network infrastructure. System engineering managers inspect the output deliverables of computer systems, identifying process improvement techniques to improve optimal performance and maintain high-quality results... Show more	$46-84
   Information Technology Operations Manager	An Information Technology Operations Manager is responsible for the smooth running of the computer systems. They ensure the operation of computer systems in accordance with specifications, costs, and timelines.	$41-73

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Java
   • Digital Marketing
   • Salesforce
   • Infrastructure
   • SEO
   • SAN
   • C++
   • Emerging Technologies
   • Product Development
   • Manage Cross
   • CRM
   • Business Objectives
   • KPIs

   Check all skills

   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.
   • Hire to manage PMO technology strategies for product management, proposals, and ERP sys- tems designs.
   • Manage a group of developers, QA engineers, and writers responsible for implementation and enhancement of the SmartStream platform.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, platform managers' average salary in montana is 34% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level platform managers earn 47% less than senior-level platform managers.
   • Certifications. A platform manager 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 platform manager's salary.

   Average platform manager salary

   $134,244yearly

   $64.54 hourly rate

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   Entry-level platform manager salary

   $97,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average platform manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$156,296	$75
   2	Massachusetts	$151,338	$73
   3	Washington	$151,282	$73
   4	Pennsylvania	$140,622	$68
   5	New York	$133,382	$64
   6	District of Columbia	$132,674	$64
   7	Connecticut	$132,621	$64
   8	Arizona	$132,238	$64
   9	New Jersey	$127,313	$61
   10	Michigan	$126,202	$61
   11	Utah	$124,320	$60
   12	Minnesota	$124,200	$60
   13	Texas	$123,924	$60
   14	North Carolina	$123,908	$60
   15	Illinois	$121,107	$58
   16	Virginia	$118,819	$57
   17	Indiana	$117,887	$57
   18	Florida	$114,691	$55
   19	Ohio	$114,498	$55
   20	Missouri	$113,651	$55

   Average platform manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$168,061	$80.80	271
   2	Airbnb	$167,162	$80.37	2
   3	Apple	$166,578	$80.09	51
   4	Pure Storage	$164,649	$79.16	29
   5	Twitter	$163,680	$78.69
   6	NVIDIA	$163,515	$78.61	45
   7	Google	$163,213	$78.47	144
   8	Dolby Laboratories	$162,838	$78.29
   9	VMware	$160,016	$76.93
   10	eBay	$157,810	$75.87	5
   11	PayPal	$157,498	$75.72	34
   12	Bloomberg	$156,749	$75.36	9
   13	SoFi	$148,616	$71.45	10
   14	AstraZeneca	$148,176	$71.24	1
   15	Lucid Motors	$147,156	$70.75	7
   16	Toyota Financial Svc	$146,728	$70.54	5
   17	Panasonic Avionics	$144,487	$69.46
   18	Wpp Us Holdings Inc	$144,273	$69.36	6
   19	Kabbage	$143,448	$68.97
   20	Intel	$141,458	$68.01

4. Writing a platform manager job description

   A good platform manager 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 platform manager job description:

   Platform manager job description example

   NVIDIA is seeking a high-energy contributor showcasing an outstanding record of bringing datacenter and edge systems and solutions to market. In this role you will partner with various NVIDIA lines of business and lead the effort to drive cross-platform solutions through NVIDIA's vast partner network. Acting as a single voice of those partners, you will help drive and align NVIDIA engineering, marketing, sales, and PR teams, and help partners deliver NVIDIA based solutions to end customers. This position is crucial to our enterprise business and will help deliver significant growth for NVIDIA. Are you a creative self-starter that enjoys engaging with partners and cross-functional teams? If so, we want to hear from you!
   What you'll be doing:
   The NVIDIA Platform team is responsible for aligning NVIDIA's roadmap with global partners to develop, market, and sell outstanding accelerator-based systems and solutions. Working with NVIDIA's global account managers and program managers, this function will encourage these strategic OEM/ODM partners to deliver compelling platforms and solutions featuring NVIDIA GPUs, NVIDIA CPUs, networking technologies, and software solutions, and establish a time-to market-position with every new product introduction. The role will proactively represent our global partner base internally and bidirectionally communicate between our business units and partner-facing global account teams. Measurement will be based on developing the execution of go-to-market strategies, time-to-market metrics, and global partner revenue.
   Working with the multiple business units to update partners on NVIDIA roadmaps, schedules and product transitions Aggregate partner schedules, launch plans, and sample demands, presenting those requirements internally to senior leadership and teams responsible for developing and launching these products Work with sales and core business unit leadership to prioritize partner engagements and engineering resources Build launch plans with product marketing / PR teams as well as facilitating launch activities and trade show engagement Influence partner roadmaps and product definitions Provide a consistent voice to our global partners Gather feedback and maintain an impartial voice of the customer to internal NVIDIA technical and business leadership Lead cross line of business product integration strategy with OEM and ODM partners from workstation to datacenter to edge, with a focus NVIDIA platform-level GPU solutions and the NVIDIA CPU family
   
   What we need to see:
   Bachelor's degree required, preferably in an electrical engineering or computer science (or equivalent experience)12+ years of experience in platform development with outstanding credentials of driving solutions to market Experience leading and driving cross functional teams Excellent communication and presentation skills Track record of working as a self-starter and with minimal direction History of effectively working with enterprise technology partnersA history of implementing successful long-term relationship with customers, including engineering and business unit executives You are process oriented, with a high capability for logical and critical thinking Ability to tie ISV, software, and hardware requirements into cohesive product integration strategies with system partners
   
   Ways to stand out from the crowd:
   We highly value engineering and/or program management skills in delivering servers or workstations to market Strategic product planning, system engineering, and/or server design and definition experience Experience with server or workstation ODM partners Experience working with marketing teams to launch products globally Significant experience with visual computing ISVs and customers
   
   NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
   
   The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires that NVIDIA provide the compensation range and benefits offered for this position if performed in Colorado. The base salary range for this position in Colorado is $201,600.00 - 277,200.00 USD.
   NVIDIA also offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K), including company matching and after tax contributions, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave, vacation leave, professional time off, life and disability protection. Employees in eligible sales and positions may also be eligible for commission.
   
   Base pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related reasons.
   
   NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right platform manager 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 platform manager job on Zippia to find and recruit platform manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with platform manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of 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 platform manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect platform manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   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 platform 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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