How to hire a transition manager

How to hire a transition manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The transition manager 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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   Hiring the perfect transition 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.

   Here's a comparison of transition manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Transition Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Transition 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.	$32-63
   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:

   • Customer Service
   • Project Management
   • Recordkeeping
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Smooth Transition
   • Project Plan
   • Client Facing
   • Patients
   • Service Delivery
   • RFP
   • Community Resources
   • Home Health
   • Infrastructure
   • Social Work

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead sales pursuit teams for host and cloud manage services clients and RFP responses.
   • Lead team in developing and setting up a cost effective steady state PMO team.
   • Develop the support plan for managing the unmanned locations to meet SLA requirement for customer.
   • Key member of PMO team for managing stakeholder relationships between stakeholders, operations and third-party vendors.
   • Manage the delivery of services within contract minimums in accordance with the agreed to baseline for NMCI seat delivery.
   • Manage portfolio of applications supporting IBM's enterprise business information and customer data.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your transition manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A transition manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a transition manager in Minnesota may be lower than in Oregon, and an entry-level transition manager usually earns less than a senior-level transition manager. Additionally, a transition manager with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average transition manager salary

   $95,226yearly

   $45.78 hourly rate

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   Entry-level transition manager salary

   $67,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average transition manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$109,646	$53
   2	Oregon	$108,785	$52
   3	New York	$105,752	$51
   4	New Jersey	$103,319	$50
   5	Georgia	$100,714	$48
   6	Alabama	$99,683	$48
   7	Virginia	$97,901	$47
   8	Massachusetts	$95,238	$46
   9	North Carolina	$93,153	$45
   10	Indiana	$92,811	$45
   11	Washington	$92,781	$45
   12	Pennsylvania	$92,385	$44
   13	Ohio	$91,807	$44
   14	Illinois	$90,111	$43
   15	Iowa	$87,976	$42
   16	District of Columbia	$86,134	$41
   17	Texas	$83,654	$40
   18	Maryland	$83,526	$40
   19	Louisiana	$82,536	$40
   20	Colorado	$80,997	$39

   Average transition manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Accenture	$109,677	$52.73	168
   2	Nike	$107,711	$51.78
   3	Mayo Clinic	$105,632	$50.78
   4	CVS Health	$103,609	$49.81	158
   5	Oxford University Press	$101,144	$48.63
   6	Morgan Stanley	$101,059	$48.59	3
   7	Fujitsu	$100,824	$48.47
   8	The New Jewish Home	$100,791	$48.46
   9	Icma-rc	$99,941	$48.05
   10	Nolij Consulting	$98,031	$47.13
   11	Northern Trust	$96,040	$46.17
   12	Bahwan CyberTek	$94,759	$45.56
   13	Adobe	$94,196	$45.29	8
   14	Munson Healthcare	$93,396	$44.90	1
   15	AmeriHealth Caritas	$93,005	$44.71
   16	Midas	$92,646	$44.54
   17	Voya Financial	$91,993	$44.23
   18	The Aerospace Corporation	$91,986	$44.22
   19	Pentegra Retirement Services	$91,156	$43.83
   20	TechTrans Intl	$90,917	$43.71

4. Writing a transition manager job description

   A transition 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 transition manager job description:

   Transition manager job description example

   Purpose Statement: The Transition Manger Sr role is to lead the Plexus Transition System in the development and execution of Transition Programs and Projects across Plexus Regions and Plexus Market Sectors globally. Transition Management leads the Transition Program of Work & associated Projects by working with internal & external stakeholders including Plexus Program Management & CFT (Customer Focus Team) in addition to other SME's (Subject Matter Experts) inside & outside Plexus.
   Key Job Accountabilities:
   Align with business sectors and engage with Sr Sector Management to understand customer requirements, Plexus business needs, CRM funnel to successfully execute Transition Projects.Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders to support business development solutions and new programs. Also works to manage customer stakeholders' expectations.Apply project management tools, processes, and standard operating procedures to ensure flawless execution of Transition Projects.Ensure common processes are implemented across all sites supporting a customer account in order to create standard work to have a more consistent positive engagement with the customer by deploying best practices, using common metrics, and creating common communication formats Responsible for analyzing quoted cost and to actual cost at conclusion of Transitions.Support CD/CM with recovery of Transition & Start Up costs, also will deploy a process to understand quoted costs, actual costs and transform costs and take action to minimize negative variance.
   
   Additional Accountabilities:
   Works within the Plexus organization to design transition project teams Lead wider teams when managing international programs. Train, coach, and mentor Plexus wide staff in Transition tools and processes. Practice a continuous improvement mindset by facilitating and supporting senior level Transition Project reviews and conclusion case studies by working to document lessons learned and make improvements.Ensure a Program Management Governance model is followed to report Program Status using STD Work aligned with Transition department.Flexible working is required which requires evening or early morning conference calls.Travel is required typically up to 25%.Additional activities as required by Plexus in line with Transition skills.Provide timely status reports and project updates to Global Operations Management teams through application of the Transition Management Governance Process.Support quotation preparation, capture Transformation Costs & support ‘Actual to Quote' gap closure.
   
   Education/Experience Qualifications:
   Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferred) PMI Membership with PMP Certification preferred (or equivalent project management training) CLSSGB - Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred) Plexus Problem Solving Training (preferred) Training will be provided as required10 years Industry experience in an EMS or Product company: business, operations, project management, technical or supply chain role is required.See also KFLA & BARS section
   
   An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.
   
   Other Qualifications:
   High computer skills and literacy Excellent organizational, verbal and written communications skills Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.Computer, presentation and mentoring skills are necessary to be successful in this position.A general knowledge of manufacturing, materials, business, finance and program management is required; related contract manufacturing experience is preferred.General office equipment and materials.
   
   Work Environment:
   The work setting should consist of an office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a low noise level.Remote working may be required.
   
   This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right transition manager 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 transition managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit transition managers 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 transition manager job on Zippia to find and recruit transition manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit transition managers, 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.

   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 transition manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the transition manager 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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