How to hire a transition program manager

How to hire a transition program manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The transition program 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.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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

   Type of Transition Program Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Transition Program 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.	$21-49
   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
   Information Technology Director	An information technology (IT) Director is a professional responsible for the management, strategy, and execution of an organization's IT infrastructure. He/She supervises a team of workers while working with the organization's management and external vendors and advisors... Show more	$46-94

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Social Work
   • Management Services
   • Risk Management
   • Mental Health
   • Governance
   • PMO
   • Community Resources
   • ITIL
   • Discharge Planning
   • Service Delivery
   • R
   • Educational Programs
   • Data Centers
   • Independent Living

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage PMO ensuring programs/ projects delivery on time and within the budget managing risks and issues.
   • Define the project governance and establish processes to manage program spend, changes & escalations.
   • Manage transition of support responsibilities involving SQL script tools to remote location.
   • Define the governance, PMO charter, tools and processes.
   • Restructure processes and procedures to follow ITIL V3 standards.
   • Assume responsibility for implementation of ITIL processes across sustain teams.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, transition program managers' average salary in hawaii is 51% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level transition program managers earn 57% less than senior-level transition program managers.
   • Certifications. A transition program manager 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 transition program manager's salary.

   Average transition program manager salary

   $67,496yearly

   $32.45 hourly rate

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   Entry-level transition program manager salary

   $44,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 29, 2026

4. Writing a transition program manager job description

   A transition program 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. Below, you can find an example of a transition program manager job description:

   Transition program manager job description example

   El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.
   
   Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.
   FTE
   1
   
   Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours
   80
   
   Work Shift
   Day: 10 hours
   
   Job Description
   Special program for RNs interested in moving into the Cath Lab Specialty• Current active and unrestricted California RN License.• Minimum of 2 years current experience (within the last 2 years) direct acute patient care experience in ED or Adult ICU required.
   • Ability to effectively communicate in English and to perform complex speaking, reading, writing, and mathematics.• Demonstrated clinical nursing practice excellence. Ability to organize, prioritize and delegate appropriately.• Current BLS certification.
   *Current ACLS Certification
   • Schedule flexibility during the orientation& training program to include variable shifts. • No planned leaves of absence or other time off during the 12 week training program. Program begins 2/6/23
   
   This posting will remain posted until 4pm on 10/21/22
   
   The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.
   
   Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)
   
   An Equal Opportunity Employer:El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right transition program manager 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.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your transition program manager job on Zippia to find and recruit transition program 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 program 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 transition program manager

   Once you've selected the best transition program manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new transition program manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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