Post job

What is a regional technology manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
4 min read

A regional technology manager ensures the efficiency and stability of the information technology operations of an organization. They are assigned to supervise IT personnel in a specific geographic area and ensure that the systems adhere to the business goals and guidelines.

Their responsibilities include assessing system performance, developing strategies, and formulating technical solutions to improve and maintain the organization's systems, network connectivity, and communications. They coordinate with the department's director and staff when setting project scopes, following timelines, estimating costs, and allocating budgets and resources.

To confirm that the systems are protected and running smoothly, the regional technology manager makes sure that upgrades and backups for servers and software and hardware systems are in place. They also serve as mentors and evaluators for new IT recruits.

People working in this position must be on top of the technological trends and possess extensive knowledge and experience with computer systems. They have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Some employers also favor candidates with professional certifications.

ScoreRegional Technology ManagerUS Average
Salary
7.0

Avg. Salary $89,198

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.4

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.24%

Asian 4.07%

Black or African American 3.24%

Hispanic or Latino 9.82%

Unknown 4.41%

White 78.23%

Gender

female 18.52%

male 81.48%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
6.4

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.4

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Regional technology manager career paths

Key steps to become a regional technology manager

  1. Explore regional technology manager education requirements

    Most common regional technology manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    57.0 %

    Associate

    19.0 %

    Master's

    13.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific regional technology manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Office Operations15.52%
    Administrative Guidance12.71%
    Customer Satisfaction12.33%
    Technical Training11.74%
    Customer Sites9.53%
  3. Complete relevant regional technology manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New regional technology managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a regional technology manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real regional technology manager resumes.
  4. Research regional technology manager duties and responsibilities

    • Lead the completion of achieving SOX compliance for the energy procurement/forecasting application.
    • Manage and assist Crocs ERP structure.
    • Install and manage VPN's between Cisco/Fortigate, firewall rules.
    • Manage the VMS and Unix teams supporting these manufacturing operations.
  5. Apply for regional technology manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a regional technology manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

How did you land your first regional technology manager job

Zippi

Are you a regional technology manager?

Share your story for a free salary report.

Average regional technology manager salary

The average regional technology manager salary in the United States is $89,198 per year or $43 per hour. Regional technology manager salaries range between $50,000 and $158,000 per year.

Average regional technology manager salary
$89,198 Yearly
$42.88 hourly

What am I worth?

salary-calculator

How do regional technology managers rate their job?

Working as a regional technology manager? Share your experience anonymously.
Overall rating*
Career growth
Work/Life balance
Pay/Salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

Browse executive management jobs