How to hire a programming development project manager

How to hire a programming development project manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your programming development project manager 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 programming development project manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect programming development project manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of programming development project managers.

   Type of Programming Development Project Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Programming Development Project Manager		$39-144
   Club Manager	A club manager is responsible for overseeing club operations, delegating tasks to the club staff, and ensuring that the team provides the highest customer service and satisfaction for the guests. Club managers inspect the stability of technical tools and equipment, including the adequacy of inventory and food and beverage stocks... Show more	$12-35
   Project Director	A project director is a professional responsible for supervising workers from various departments given specific tasks to complete a given project. They create a budget to complete a job while monitoring the amount of money spent to ensure that overspending is avoided... Show more	$33-77

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • R
   • Project Management
   • Delivery Methodology
   • Market Research
   • Process Improvement
   • Project Portfolio
   • PMO
   • Business Development
   • Software Development
   • Sprint
   • Development Programs
   • Proposal Development
   • Risk Management
   • Training Programs

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   Responsibilities:

   • Provide counsel and strategic planning for implementation of propose restructuring of campus ministry, achieving approval from board and constituency.
   • Develop ISO layer for networking, and work closely with hardware engineers to create and implement RF data link.
   • Design and develop RF accessories with third-party suppliers, including RF certification.
   • Stablish the PMO program to institute processes, procedures and project governance to ensure timely and successfully project delivery and implementation.
   • Set and ensure the reliability of all logistics parameters while promoting continual improvement of the supply chain internally and externally.
   • Handle global treasury management online banking cash management implementations of wholesale and retail customers world-wide.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, programming development project managers' average salary in maine is 28% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level programming development project managers 73% less than senior-level programming development project managers.
   • Certifications. A programming development project manager 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 programming development project manager's salary.

   Average programming development project manager salary

   $157,665yearly

   $75.80 hourly rate

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   Entry-level programming development project manager salary

   $82,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

4. Writing a programming development project manager job description

   A programming development project manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a programming development project manager job description:

   Programming development project manager job description example

   If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.
   
   This role serves as Program Manager for commercial and utility scale battery storage and solar project development in the CAISO power market. This role is involved with securing land use and environmental approvals, interfacing with Local and State officials, and advancing projects through the interconnection process. Additionally, this role coordinates with internal teams and external consultants and stakeholders on interconnection, power marketing, engineering, legal, procurement, as needed to ensure effective execution of projects
   Job Description
   Key Accountabilities
   •Execute project development strategy in the region.
   •Accountable for all related aspects of project development for an assigned site, including, customer and utility relations, permitting, land acquisition, general stakeholder relations, project schedule, etc.
   •Work with origination team to cultivate customer relationships in the region.
   •Work closely with internal and external resources on project transactions.
   •Responsible for budget and driving profitability of utility-scale projects on assigned sites
   Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements
   •5+ years relevant experience (development and strategy, understanding contracts, project management)
   •General business knowledge and acumen, with broad-based knowledge of the Development processes
   •Strong written and oral communication; ability to negotiate and persuade others
   •Advanced Microsoft office capabilities (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
   •Ability to work with and manage confidential information
   •Strong organizational, analytical, project, process, and budgeting skills
   •High school diploma or equivalent
   •Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
   Key Metrics
   •Develop and deliver commercial and utility scale battery storage and solar projects to successful close
   •Work with internal Construction and Operations teams on executing efficient “hand-offs” throughout the Development lifecycle
   
   Job Family
   Corp Dev & Planning
   
   Company
   Vistra Corporate Services Company
   
   Locations
   Moss Landing, California
   
   California
   We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
   
   If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

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5. Post your job

   To find programming development project managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any programming development project managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level programming development project managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit programming development project managers, 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 programming development project manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect programming development project 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.

   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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