Configuration Manager Jobs

Explore Configuration Manager jobs that pay $100,000 or more on Ladders. Configuration Managers help organizations maintain reliable, secure, and well-documented technology environments by overseeing how software, systems, and infrastructure are configured and changed. Browse vetted opportunities and find a role aligned with your experience, industry, and career goals.

What Does a Configuration Manager Do?

Configuration Managers establish and maintain processes for identifying technology assets, controlling changes, tracking versions, and documenting system states. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on software releases, IT infrastructure, cloud environments, or configuration management databases (CMDBs). They collaborate with engineering, operations, security, and project teams to reduce risk and keep services consistent.

Common Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include developing configuration management plans, maintaining configuration records, coordinating change approvals, auditing systems for compliance, managing release documentation, and improving configuration workflows. Many roles also involve supporting incident response, automating routine tasks, and reporting on configuration status and risk.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with change control, version management, IT service management, technical documentation, and configuration auditing. Familiarity with tools such as ServiceNow, Git, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef may be useful, depending on the role. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills are also important. Requirements vary by employer and industry.

Configuration Manager Career Opportunities

Configuration Manager titles span sectors including technology, aerospace, defense, healthcare, finance, and government contracting. Related opportunities may include Senior Configuration Manager, Software Configuration Manager, IT Configuration Manager, Release Manager, and Configuration Management Lead. Browse current Ladders listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation for roles paying $100,000 or more.

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$110K - $130K *

Advance program success by leading contract performance, managing risks, and ensuring compliance across multiple task orders while engaging with key stakeholders and overseeing subcontractor performan...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Elevate product strategy and delivery by leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs and mission-critical outcomes in a fully remote environment...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $185K *

Lead the charge in transforming client project delivery through strategic change management, focusing on fostering deep relationships and embedding innovative processes that ensure effective, data-dri...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading K-12 district implementations, ensuring successful platform adoption through strategic planning, relationship building, and project management. Collaborate with stakeholder...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $175K *

Drive growth by engaging clients and leveraging CrowdStrike's cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to close enterprise deals, providing exceptional service and strategic insights to o...

Minnesota, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $109K *

Partner with us to lead global contract operations, driving AI-first initiatives and enhancing workflows. Collaborate across teams to optimize contract management processes in a fast-paced software en...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $145K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing regulatory information requests, ensuring compliance and timely responses across multiple business lines while managing a dedicated team and collabor...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Transform healthcare project management by leading complex construction initiatives. Collaborate with clients to ensure project success from planning to completion, while managing resources, budgets...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative products that enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into actionable strategies, ensuri...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading digital marketing initiatives that integrate strategy, technology, and analytics to drive demand and business growth. This hands-on role requires a strategic thinker to...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead cutting-edge NetSuite projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and drive innovative digital solutions to enhance client operations and financial processes while managing key project milestones a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform claims operations by establishing efficient processes and controls. Lead end-to-end claims management, ensuring timely communication and resolution across stakeholders in a dynamic reinsuran...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $154K *

Shape product strategy and commercialization efforts, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs. Drive product development, marketing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $220K *

Unlock potential by driving partner engagement and growth through strategic channel management. Lead initiatives to onboard and enable partners, ensuring alignment with business objectives while foste...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $199K *

Empower and lead a high-performing team to enhance parts revenue and customer satisfaction within the dealer network, ensuring performance goals are met while nurturing a customer-centric and innovati...

California, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the start-up and commissioning of critical power systems for large-scale data centers. Drive project success through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder manag...

Arizona, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform client operations into scalable systems by leading discovery, designing workflows, and ensuring project success. Collaborate with engineers to deliver tailored solutions that enhance efficie...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on health and safety compliance. Lead initiatives across facilities, manage risks, and foster a culture of safety while collaborating with diverse teams to...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$354K - $416K *

Elevate your career as a Medical Director, overseeing utilization management with a focus on clinical excellence and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of ca...

West Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $150K *

Transform product strategy and execution by leveraging data insights, leading cross-functional teams, and prioritizing customer needs to drive product success and business growth in a dynamic environm...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $111K *

Serve as the primary client liaison, driving satisfaction and retention while fostering partnerships and implementing effective client strategies for healthcare products. Collaborate cross-functionall...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $133K *

Drive innovative automation solutions for generator control systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance power system performance from design to commissioning, ensuring customer satis...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Empower project success by leading electrical commissioning for critical systems. Oversee planning, execution, and testing to ensure compliance and performance across diverse infrastructure projects...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize on-site project execution by coordinating efforts between customers, project managers, and internal teams, ensuring timely and successful delivery of natural gas compression projects while an...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Optimize user experience by managing Salesforce administration, enhancing platform functionality, and driving user adoption. Collaborate with teams to support business needs and ensure seamless integr...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Configuration Manager do?question toggle

    A Configuration Manager maintains processes and records for technology assets, system versions, and approved changes. The role helps teams keep systems consistent, traceable, and aligned with operational or compliance requirements.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Configuration Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for experience in change control, configuration tracking, technical documentation, auditing, and IT or software operations. Relevant tools and certifications may be requested for specific roles.

  • Which tools do Configuration Managers use?question toggle

    Tools depend on the work. Common examples include ServiceNow and other IT service management platforms, Git for version control, and automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.

  • What industries hire Configuration Managers?question toggle

    Configuration Managers work across technology, aerospace, defense, healthcare, finance, government contracting, and other sectors that need controlled, well-documented systems and technology changes.

  • Are Configuration Manager jobs available for $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Senior and specialized Configuration Manager roles may offer salaries of $100,000 or more, depending on factors such as location, industry, responsibilities, and experience. Ladders focuses on professional jobs at this compensation level.