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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Software Configuration Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing IT configuration management practices to enhance service lifecycle support, ensuring accuracy of configuration items and improving operational efficiency across enterpris...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$115K - $190K *
Drive configuration management excellence by leading the development and maintenance of software and systems for critical government missions, ensuring adherence to standards and procedures throughout...
3 weeks ago
Configuration Management/Data Management
$115K - $140K *
Elevate configuration management processes by ensuring compliance and integrity across hardware and software systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and maintain d...
1 week ago
Configuration Management Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Drive the development and maintenance of configuration management processes for a critical satellite navigation system, ensuring documentation accuracy and software integrity while collaborating with...
5 days ago
$110K - $150K *
Manage configuration management processes for developmental and operational systems. Collaborate with teams to maintain baselines, implement automated tools, and ensure compliance throughout the syste...
1 week ago
$175K - $210K *
Transform your career by leading configuration management efforts in a dynamic IT environment. Drive mission-critical projects that enhance national security while collaborating with skilled teams to...
1 week ago
Manager, Configuration Management
$175K - $195K *
Join a team that's redefining configuration management by leading a skilled group to ensure product integrity and compliance across all phases of development. Drive change control processes and collab...
1 week ago
Configuration Management Manager
$95K - $115K *
Drive excellence by leading configuration management for aerospace products, ensuring traceability and compliance throughout their lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize proces...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Drive project success by collaborating with engineers and clients, managing schedules, budgets, and construction processes from design to completion. Utilize strong organizational skills to handle mul...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Partner with us to manage construction projects from design to completion, ensuring client satisfaction through effective scheduling, budgeting, and coordination. Leverage your expertise to enhance pr...
5 days ago
$108K - $130K *
Unlock potential by managing program data and documentation for Space Systems Command. Develop structured repositories, enforce data management controls, and ensure timely delivery of contractual data...
1 week ago
$140K - $180K *
Manage data management processes for program documentation, ensuring compliance and accessibility. Develop structured repositories and oversee CDRL workflows to support Space Systems Command's mission...
1 week ago
Engineering Product Configuration Manager
$160K - $190K *
Lead the configuration management strategy across diverse hardware programs, ensuring product integrity and traceability throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance en...
Yesterday
Engineering Product Configuration Manager
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in defining and executing product configuration management strategies across diverse hardware programs, ensuring accuracy and traceability throughout the product lifecycle while collab...
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Configuration Manager (TS/SCI with Polygraph)
$110K - $130K *
Support configuration management processes to enhance software delivery, ensuring effective version control and compliance across all environments while implementing SAFe and DevSecOps methodologies f...
3 weeks ago
Configuration Manager (TS/SCI with Polygraph)
$110K - $130K *
Oversee and enhance configuration management processes to ensure software integrity and reliable releases. Implement best practices across environments, aligning with SAFe and DevSecOps methodologies...
3 weeks ago
Configuration Management Document Manager
$90K - $100K *
Optimize our document-control and configuration-management system, ensuring accurate technical documentation and product records throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ma...
4 days ago
A220 Configuration Change Manager
$88K - $105K *
Elevate production efficiency by managing configuration changes and resolving assembly anomalies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance while supporting continuous i...
1 week ago
Configuration Management (CfM) Analyst
$96K - $148K *
Unlock potential by managing configuration data integrity and processes. Collaborate with teams to design workflows in ServiceNow, ensuring accurate configuration management while driving continuous i...
Today
$80K - $100K *
Transform your career by leading operations in a dynamic environment. Oversee staffing, enhance productivity, and drive quality initiatives while managing a team of supervisors and employees to achiev...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive configuration management excellence by overseeing all program artifacts, ensuring compliance, and supporting audits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain integrity and documentati...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Contribute to effective configuration and data management supporting life-cycle engineering for diverse military and government partners, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance across technical...
3 weeks ago
Configuration Management Specialist
$135K - $150K *
Advance configuration management processes by overseeing development, tracking, and control of baselines and compliance documentation for US Navy programs, ensuring effective change management and dat...
1 month ago
$170K - $210K *
Transform data management practices by establishing structured repositories, enforcing compliance, and managing workflows to ensure timely delivery of contractual obligations in a dynamic program envi...
1 week ago
Configuration Manager - TS/SCI with Polygraph
$162K - $219K *
Champion the operational health and configuration integrity of complex mission systems, ensuring compliance and availability across production and non-production environments while leading deployment...
Yesterday
What does a Configuration Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.