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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$150K - $160K *

Create impactful data solutions by leading a cross-functional team in managing high-priority IT projects for federal clients. Drive collaboration and ensure project success through effective communica...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping financial strategy and operations. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while mentoring staff and driving team performance. Your leadership will enhance efficiency...

United StatesRemote

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by managing end-to-end construction projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive grow...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by managing critical systems operations, enhancing infrastructure, and driving automation in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure high availability an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $211K *

Lead the charge in shaping and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure services, ensuring security, reliability, and continuous improvement across cloud and on-premises environments while developing a...

New Hampshire, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $120K *

Empower your career by managing reimbursement support in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with healthcare providers to navigate patient reimbursement challenges, ensuring optimal service delivery an...

Tennessee, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient access by managing reimbursement challenges. This role involves educating healthcare providers, coordinating support services, and ensuring optimal pa...

Georgia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $153K *

Join the charge in optimizing patient reimbursement services while managing interactions between providers and manufacturer representatives. Deliver education and support across a defined territory wh...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $140K *

Empower healthcare providers by delivering expert reimbursement education and support. This role requires relationship-building, territory management, and collaboration to enhance patient access to me...

Michigan, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $130K *

Elevate project success by overseeing commercial contracts for construction initiatives. Join a dynamic team to ensure compliance, manage risks, and foster collaboration during pre-construction and ex...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $150K *

Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety program for a federal construction project, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a proactive safety culture through trai...

Alexandria, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative DCS solutions for Life Sciences. Serve as the technical expert, driving automation strategies and ensuring compliance with regulations to support growth and ex...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $93K *

Transform IT/OT network infrastructure by implementing secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust performance and compliance while managing network security and troubleshootin...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$87K - $157K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing risk adjustment and quality improvement processes across multiple departments, driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives for healthcare pro...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Champion the lifecycle performance of assets, driving fleet management, profitability, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize operations and enhance customer satisfaction across a vast portfol...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$174K - $291K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise identity and access management strategies. Drive operational excellence, oversee IAM governance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security a...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $165K *

Advance your career by leading a team of Implementation Consultants to enhance enterprise customer engagement, drive successful deployments, and foster a high-performance culture while collaborating c...

Denver, CORemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by serving as a technical architect for SAP HCM, leading development and support for complex payroll and HR solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower our commercial teams by leading integration and onboarding initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement across sales processes to ensure seamless transitio...

San Antonio, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform data solutions for Federal clients by joining a dynamic team focused on modernizing critical IT systems. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to drive impactful projects and enhance ope...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Transform processes and drive accountability by leading cross-functional projects. Manage initiatives from scoping to completion while maintaining clear communication across teams and ensuring stakeho...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading storeroom solutions projects, enhancing service quality, and driving strategic initiatives across multiple customer engagements in manufacturing environments...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $134K *

Pioneer innovative building automation designs, enhancing efficiency and quality. Collaborate with teams to deliver optimized solutions while mentoring junior staff and driving process improvements in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading service operations, managing technicians, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction. Drive financial performance and cultivate a safety-focused team culture in a dy...

Washington, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in complex software implementations for healthcare organizations, overseeing the full lifecycle from initiation to post-launch support while coordinating cross-functional teams and man...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.