How to hire a senior manager-systems

How to hire a senior manager-systems, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior manager-systems hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

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   A senior manager-systems's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior managers-systems 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 senior managers-systems and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Senior Manager-Systems	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Manager-Systems	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.	$47-95
   Vice President, Technology	A vice president of technology is in charge of overseeing all technological operations in a company while managing the workforce involved, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Typically, it is their responsibility to establish goals and objectives, devising strategies to enforce them... Show more	$50-104
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Architecture
   • Infrastructure
   • SR
   • Cloud
   • Oversight
   • Management System
   • Customer Service
   • Software Development
   • Risk Management
   • Process Improvement
   • FDA
   • QA

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage data acquisition, ETL and report generation operations on a daily basis.
   • Manage a staff of senior application and user interface developers using scrum and agile.
   • Manage service level objectives, service level agreements, and RFP processes with technology vendors.
   • Lead corporate/division initiatives ISO 9001, AS9 000, Boeing D1 9000 and other customer requirements.
   • Manage team performing upgrades, monitoring and troubleshooting of the OS, database and 3rd party packages.
   • Manage delivery of replication services to customer with mainframe replicate solutions on EMC, HDS, and IBM disk technology.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, senior managers-systems' average salary in wyoming is 35% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior managers-systems earn 51% less than senior-level senior managers-systems.
   • Certifications. A senior manager-systems 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 senior manager-systems's salary.

   Average senior manager-systems salary

   $140,030yearly

   $67.32 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior manager-systems salary

   $98,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average senior manager-systems salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$170,057	$82
   2	Washington	$158,709	$76
   3	Oregon	$153,647	$74
   4	Arizona	$141,588	$68
   5	Utah	$137,727	$66
   6	New Jersey	$133,072	$64
   7	Massachusetts	$132,513	$64
   8	Pennsylvania	$132,260	$64
   9	Texas	$132,033	$63
   10	New York	$129,249	$62
   11	Virginia	$129,215	$62
   12	Indiana	$126,699	$61
   13	Florida	$126,527	$61
   14	Illinois	$125,718	$60
   15	Georgia	$122,534	$59
   16	North Carolina	$121,332	$58
   17	Maryland	$119,751	$58
   18	Wisconsin	$119,377	$57
   19	Colorado	$114,973	$55
   20	District of Columbia	$114,954	$55

   Average senior manager-systems salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$212,234	$102.04	239
   2	eBay	$198,263	$95.32	24
   3	NVIDIA	$194,642	$93.58	144
   4	Grubhub	$194,537	$93.53
   5	Mayo Clinic	$193,122	$92.85	11
   6	Baker McKenzie	$189,185	$90.95
   7	JUUL	$188,976	$90.85	2
   8	Dolby Laboratories	$186,650	$89.74	1
   9	VMware	$181,362	$87.19
   10	LinkedIn	$180,500	$86.78	24
   11	Boehringer Ingelheim	$180,410	$86.74	4
   12	Bain & Company	$180,119	$86.60	7
   13	Novartis	$177,843	$85.50	5
   14	Atlassian	$177,043	$85.12	24
   15	Corcept Therapeutics	$174,828	$84.05	6
   16	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$174,519	$83.90	43
   17	Yahoo	$173,376	$83.35
   18	Intuitive Surgical	$171,900	$82.64	15
   19	Nike	$171,615	$82.51	5
   20	Exelixis	$171,470	$82.44	5

4. Writing a senior manager-systems job description

   A senior manager-systems 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 senior manager-systems job description:

   Senior manager-systems job description example

   Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
   Summary of This Role
   Manages the analysis, programming, and testing activities for system and/or software application development and service / support to include feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, and the establishment and implementation of new or revised software applications and/or systems. Advises and confers with team members on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities, and methods. Consults with team members in other areas to coordinate cross-functional activities. Oversees the effective development and implementation of programs to ensure that all software applications meet minimum organization standards and end-user requirements. Administers change control process for zero defect system development. Ensures adequate application testing prior to implementation.
   
   What Part Will You Play?
   
   Leads and develops a highly technical team supporting application system development, production support and testing on a day-to-day basis.Manages work and projects on a day-to-day basis of a team supporting mainframe, distributed or other applications system development and testing. Tracks and acts upon work progress. Reviews and audits the technical work of members of the team. May manage work undertaken by contractors or third parties. Ensures compliance with development and other processes.Provides input into Divisional plans and budgets. Manages resource allocation within the team on a day-to-day basis.Understands clients current needs. Communicates with other technical and business teams on day-to-day work and project delivery. Works to support and develop positive relationships between teams. May represent the team on client calls, translating technical explanations and resolutions into business terms.Works within established compliance and governance procedures. Supports team members with compliance issues. Ensures that application development and production support processes and practices are compliant with corporate and regulatory standards (both domestic and international).Supports a continuous improvement mindset. Manages recommendations for improvements and encourages team to do likewise.Provide technical guidance to Global Payments systems, customer requirements and professional practice team members on technical issues.Not an exhaustive list; other duties as assigned.
   
   What Are We Looking For in This Role?
   Minimum Qualifications
   
   Relevant Experience or Degree in: related field of study from an accredited university is required; however, relevant experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.Typically a minimum of 6 yearsrelated professional experience and prefer a minimum of 1-2 years experience in a supervisory position.
   
   Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
   Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right senior manager-systems 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.

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   • Post your senior manager-systems job on Zippia to find and recruit senior manager-systems candidates who meet your exact specifications.
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6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit senior managers-systems, 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 senior manager-systems

   Once you have selected a candidate for the senior manager-systems position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the 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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