Knowledge Manager Salary

A knowledge manager, a key figure within an organization, is responsible for storing, distributing, and managing information pertaining to the company and its effective operation. The main role of a knowledge manager is spread across a rather broad spectrum, but can be narrowed down to managing information assets. Their daily tasks generally consist of designing new knowledge distribution policies and disseminating that information via content management systems. These systems serve as a portal for other employees to use and take advantage of knowledge in the database, so keeping these information portals available to employees is vital to the success of the organization, though it is often an exclusively-internal mechanism.

The work is more mental than physical, and skills needed include communication, grammar, and organization. They must also be able to work both independently and in team environments to assist staff in implementing integration strategies and other activities in diverse groups. The work environment is an office setting, often within the headquarters of a place such as a law firm, investment company, engineering firm, or other industry.

The most common requirements to be a knowledge manager are a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least five years of related work experience. A knowledge manager typically works extended office hours and spends much of his/her time in the office or commuting between meetings and presentations. A typical day may involve waking up early to present the latest progress to seniors, training other personnel, and managing the information network from a computer workstation. (Copyright 2017 PayScale.com)

Knowledge Manager Tasks

• Interview and understand user needs, problems and concerns and create strategies to build content.
• Communicate change management strategies and enforce policy adherence.
• Oversee content strategy, content schedules and business requirements gathering.
• Internally advocate for and market knowledge tools and obtain buy-in and increased usage.

For Knowledge Managers, working in the bustling city of New York has its advantages, including an above-average pay rate. Knowledge Managers can also look forward to large paychecks in cities like Atlanta (+42 percent), Chicago (+35 percent), Washington (+27 percent), and San Francisco (+10 percent).