How to hire a program manager, infrastructure

How to hire a program manager, infrastructure, step by step

Here's a step-by-step program manager, infrastructure hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

   Type of Program Manager, Infrastructure	Description	Hourly rate
   Program Manager, Infrastructure	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.	$33-70
   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
   Technical Services Manager	A technical services manager is a professional who supervises and collaborates with staff members and clients to implement maintenance and repairs to the information technology (IT) system. Technical services managers must assist the technical operations performed by programmers and IT support experts to ensure that clients' targets are achievable... Show more	$32-77

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Program Management
   • Architecture
   • Governance
   • Enterprise Applications
   • Portfolio
   • Oversight
   • SQL
   • Infrastructure Program
   • PMO
   • Infrastructure Management
   • Infrastructure Projects
   • Servers
   • Risk Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage system installations and migrations throughout the southwestern U.S. incorporating SDLC methodology model.
   • Manage multiple vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, finance oversight, technology and operation requirements and ongoing service level agreements.
   • Improve ICT processes and procedures by implementing ITIL frameworks.
   • Develop PMO operational processes to identify execute and track project progress, budgetary spends and resources across the program.
   • Identify, communicate and resolve conflicting schedules and dependencies within PMO projects and linkages to business and applications component projects.
   • Manage multiple vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, finance oversight, technology and operation requirements and ongoing service level agreements.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your program manager, infrastructure job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A program manager, infrastructure can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, program managers, infrastructure' average salary in vermont is 39% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level program managers, infrastructure 53% less than senior-level program managers, infrastructure.
   • Certifications. A program manager, infrastructure with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a program manager, infrastructure's salary.

   Average program manager, infrastructure salary

   $100,894yearly

   $48.51 hourly rate

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   Entry-level program manager, infrastructure salary

   $69,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a program manager, infrastructure job description

   A good program manager, infrastructure 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 program manager, infrastructure job description:

   Program manager, infrastructure job description example

   At Anser Advisory, we strive and succeed by creating smart, dynamic and professionally skilled teams to deliver extraordinary projects for our clients. You will work on interesting projects which will expand your expertise and hone your technical skills through the ability to access the most advanced technology on the market. Your successful impact will help us obtain our goal of being the nationwide go-to professional services provider. Anser provides our clients with advisory, compliance, program and project construction management services at the highest level of dedication.
   
   Our relationships are on our credibility to deliver on our commitments, with unbeatable service levels to our clients which has resulted in our rapid growth, nationwide.
   
   We are looking for a Program Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of a multi-project/comprehensive program, by serving as a trusted advisor to a public entity (Owner) and providing guidance on management and technical issues in order to ensure that the goals or objectives of the Owner's initiatives/policies are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
   Responsibilities
   
   Assist in the formation of program teams and the securing and renewal of program management engagements;
   Oversee partner and sub-contracts to meet program needs via a diverse and inclusive team equitably formed;
   Actively support professional development of team members as well as diversity, equity and inclusion;
   Initial and periodic review of, and agreement to, the Program needs, goals, and requirements with the Owner to achieve alignment around desired Program outcomes and, as appropriate the measurement of outcomes;
   Initial and periodic review of, and agreement to, the parameters of the Program - what's included and what isn't;
   Analyze the Program and prepare/update an outline Program Approach, setting forth; recommendations, which will include management strategies, budget, schedule, operational needs, and assignment of responsibility;
   Analyze the Program team requirement and current staff. Recommend/update the team structure and supplemental staffing, as required;
   With team leadership and Owner input, develop or modify the Program Manual, in order to confirm understanding of all systems and procedures including flow charts delineating standard procedures for documentation of all meetings and correspondence, as a means for properly communicating within the program and for developing program/project records, as well as handling changes to the contract documents, monthly billings, drawing submissions, field changes, punch listing, substitutions, etc.;
   On an ongoing basis, identify and implement private and public sector best practices applicable to the Program;
   Periodically participate in the development of a strategic plan and related planning efforts to support program initiatives, and to meet Owner's goals and objectives
   
   Requirements
   
   Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from a four-year college or university;
   Minimum of twenty (20) years directly related experience in Construction, Architecture, and Project/Program Management.
   A proven track record in successfully implementing and managing major public programs;
   Ability to apply best practices to Program Management Organizations (PMOs) in order to increase accountability, accessibility and credibility;
   A thorough understanding of public agencies and operational practices.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find program managers, infrastructure 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.

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting program managers, infrastructure requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 program manager, infrastructure

   Once you've decided on a perfect program manager, infrastructure 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.

   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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new program manager, infrastructure. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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