How to hire a project manager/analyst

How to hire a project manager/analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step project manager/analyst hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the project manager/analyst you need to hire. Certain project manager/analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A project manager/analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, project managers/analyst 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of project managers/analyst and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Project Manager/Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Project Manager/Analyst		$34-66
   Analyst Lead	The duties of an analyst lead depend on one's line of work or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis, coordinating with different departments to gather leads and data, reviewing findings, and producing reports and presentations for the stakeholders and other higher-ranking officials... Show more	$35-58
   Manager, Program Management	A program management manager is a professional who guides project managers and oversees and coordinates an organization's projects, products, and other strategic initiatives. The day-to-day responsibilities of a program manager include planning the overall program, managing the program's budget and the main program documents, and defining the program governance... Show more	$39-74

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • SharePoint
   • Business Analysis
   • Business Process
   • Process Improvement
   • Software Development
   • Data Analysis
   • Data Warehouse
   • SDLC
   • Scrum
   • Status Reports
   • SQL Server
   • Visio
   • Risk Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop testing methodology and manage UAT activities.
   • Manage a project portfolio that include several custom development Microsoft SharePoint projects incorporating web services and SharePoint BCS.
   • Manage SharePoint files that cover requirements, project schedule, and communications between customer/partner, government entity, and internal departments.
   • Experience in working within a formal corporate PMO, which provide project governance utilizing standard project management methodologies.
   • Assist in the design of the CRM user interface and legacy system interface.
   • Design and implement AIG's first generation of tools adopt for CRM solution globally.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, project managers/analyst' average salary in minnesota is 34% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level project managers/analyst 48% less than senior-level project managers/analyst.
   • Certifications. A project manager/analyst 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 project manager/analyst's salary.

   Average project manager/analyst salary

   $100,168yearly

   $48.16 hourly rate

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   Entry-level project manager/analyst salary

   $72,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average project manager/analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$126,495	$61
   2	New Jersey	$108,757	$52
   3	New York	$107,496	$52
   4	Massachusetts	$101,516	$49
   5	Washington	$100,002	$48
   6	Connecticut	$99,841	$48
   7	District of Columbia	$99,821	$48
   8	Virginia	$99,123	$48
   9	North Carolina	$97,340	$47
   10	Oregon	$97,316	$47
   11	Wisconsin	$96,011	$46
   12	Arizona	$95,770	$46
   13	Illinois	$92,618	$45
   14	Pennsylvania	$91,448	$44
   15	Ohio	$91,113	$44
   16	Texas	$90,418	$43
   17	Georgia	$88,198	$42
   18	South Carolina	$87,828	$42
   19	Louisiana	$85,163	$41
   20	Nebraska	$84,579	$41

   Average project manager/analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Citi	$138,972	$66.81	41
   2	Bloomberg	$137,563	$66.14	10
   3	Slalom	$132,547	$63.72	89
   4	State Street	$127,573	$61.33	20
   5	Cisco	$127,504	$61.30	28
   6	Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group	$125,303	$60.24	1
   7	Barclays	$124,438	$59.83	2
   8	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$119,029	$57.23	183
   9	UBS	$117,484	$56.48	1
   10	Logitech	$111,257	$53.49
   11	Iris Software	$110,246	$53.00
   12	XpertTech	$109,040	$52.42	5
   13	Amdocs	$107,252	$51.56	2
   14	AltaMed Health Services	$103,268	$49.65
   15	HELLA Corporate Center USA, Inc	$102,535	$49.30
   16	WD-40	$102,526	$49.29
   17	Precise Systems	$102,470	$49.26
   18	DISYS	$102,326	$49.20
   19	Randstad North America, Inc.	$102,325	$49.19	20
   20	Honeywell	$101,662	$48.88	39

4. Writing a project manager/analyst job description

   A project manager/analyst 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. Below, you can find an example of a project manager/analyst job description:

   Project manager/analyst job description example

   Micro Focus is looking for an experienced, self-motivated and detail-oriented Analyst Relations Manager to support its industry analyst relations programs worldwide. The right candidate will possess Analyst Relations experience and a track-record of demonstrating successful Analyst Relations program management. This includes working with analysts to ensure that all published information reflects accurate and up-to-date information, that the brand is represented fairly in all relevant research reports, and that industry analysts have a favorable impression of the company's offering, vision, and operations. The person in this role will have a positive attitude and demonstrate flexibility as well as the ability to adapt to persistent change and ambiguity, while working with a sense of urgency.
   Required Qualifications:
   
   * Bachelor's degree required, Marketing or Communications major a plus
   * 7+ years' experience managing Analyst Relations strategy at an agency or fast-paced corporate communications or marketing team
   * Outstanding project management and leadership skills, in addition to experience working with large cross-functional teams.
   * Experience managing vendor evaluations for Gartner Magic Quadrants, IDC MarketScapes, and Forrester Waves, and similar reports.
   * Understanding of software or cloud technology markets
   * Experienced and comfortable engaging with all levels of the organization from executive management to product management, sales, and marketing.
   * Understanding of AR's impact on the sales cycle and product development lifecycle
   * Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
   * Ability to work independently and collaborate with different elements of a business organization.
   * Travel less than 25%.
   
   You will make an impact by being responsible for:
   
   * Supporting the management and execution of a global Analyst Relations program to educate the analyst community on behalf of Micro Focus and its products
   * Create, cultivate, and oversee relationships with industry analysts and influencers to engage and educate analysts about product group business updates, roadmaps, and product news
   * Develop AR plans and strategies for specific product groups
   * Identifying published reports and commission custom research that will support the sales, partners, and support organizations
   * Consulting with and educating business stakeholders at all levels on AR strategy
   * Proactively manage vendor evaluations with the goal of securing positive placements.
   * Responding quickly and completely to information requests from industry analysts
   * Managing competitive survey response processes, driving readiness for briefings and demos, and manage campaign launch of report results
   * Partner closely with product marketing, product management to provide guidance on positioning, messaging, and competitive differentiation.
   * Monitoring and tracking industry analyst publications and trends
   * Being seen as an expert, always coming to the table with a unique, informed POV
   
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   Micro Focus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship or any other legally protected status

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5. Post your job

   To find the right project manager/analyst for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with project managers/analyst they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit project managers/analyst who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your project manager/analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality project manager/analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit project managers/analyst, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a project manager/analyst applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   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 project manager/analyst

   Once you've found the project manager/analyst candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new project manager/analyst. 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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