How to hire a technical manager

How to hire a technical manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step technical manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a technical manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new technical manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The technical manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a technical manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a technical manager that fits the bill.

   This list presents technical manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Technical Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Technical Manager	Producers and directors create motion pictures, television shows, live theater, commercials, and other performing arts productions. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience.	$40-77
   Information Technology Technical Lead	An information technology technical lead is responsible for assisting the technology team in solving system issues, designing new application systems, improving existing network infrastructure, and maintaining the safety and security of the organization's database. Information technology technical leads inspect the technology system's performance, recommending strategic solutions for optimization and smooth navigations for end-users... Show more	$40-70
   Information Technology Technical Services Manager	An information technology/technical services manager is responsible for supervising the operations of the information technology team, assisting the technical staff in providing efficient performance by improving technology systems and network infrastructure to support business functions. This job requires extensive knowledge of the technology industry, as well as an excellent command of programming and system processes to ensure smooth navigation and consistent transitions... Show more	$41-72

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Infrastructure
   • Architecture
   • Java
   • Customer Service
   • Emerging Technologies
   • Technical Support
   • Digital Transformation
   • C++
   • C #
   • Troubleshoot
   • Business Development
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Excellent Interpersonal

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead efforts to establish asset and desktop /server management best practices.
   • Provide project management and KPIs development to ensure service levels are achieve and improve upon.
   • Project manage WebEx's customer call flow (IVRU) structure to meet both business and customer needs.
   • Lead project to implement Salesforce.com.
   • Manage high level support resources and evaluate XML technology against business requirements.
   • Optimize chemical formulas, manage chemical supply chain, troubleshoot laboratory and plant implementation.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your technical manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A technical manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, technical managers' average salary in louisiana is 50% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level technical managers 48% less than senior-level technical managers.
   • Certifications. A technical manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a technical manager's salary.

   Average technical manager salary

   $116,619yearly

   $56.07 hourly rate

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   Entry-level technical manager salary

   $84,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average technical manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$153,206	$74
   2	New York	$138,405	$67
   3	Connecticut	$130,889	$63
   4	Massachusetts	$122,250	$59
   5	Maine	$120,696	$58
   6	District of Columbia	$119,858	$58
   7	Georgia	$118,512	$57
   8	Maryland	$116,556	$56
   9	Nevada	$116,502	$56
   10	Washington	$108,314	$52
   11	Illinois	$108,238	$52
   12	New Jersey	$108,220	$52
   13	Michigan	$108,151	$52
   14	Virginia	$107,806	$52
   15	Minnesota	$107,495	$52
   16	Texas	$105,185	$51
   17	North Carolina	$101,937	$49
   18	Oregon	$101,622	$49
   19	Colorado	$100,378	$48
   20	Pennsylvania	$99,255	$48

   Average technical manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	A.T. Kearney	$159,810	$76.83
   2	ZS	$157,419	$75.68	18
   3	Boston Consulting Group	$156,622	$75.30	10
   4	Meta	$156,409	$75.20	101
   5	Apple	$154,326	$74.20	37
   6	Bain & Company	$151,716	$72.94	4
   7	eBay	$150,466	$72.34	9
   8	Bed Bath & Beyond	$150,182	$72.20
   9	Chewy	$149,147	$71.71
   10	PayPal	$147,852	$71.08	3
   11	BrightSource Energy, Inc.	$145,581	$69.99
   12	Genentech	$144,527	$69.48	11
   13	The New York Times Company	$144,063	$69.26	1
   14	Nike	$143,205	$68.85	9
   15	MediaTek	$142,555	$68.54	2
   16	Netflix	$141,818	$68.18	7
   17	Google	$141,341	$67.95	145
   18	Sephora	$140,999	$67.79	2
   19	NVIDIA	$140,929	$67.75	52
   20	JUUL	$140,436	$67.52

4. Writing a technical manager job description

   A technical manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a technical manager job description:

   Technical manager job description example

   Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 25,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
   
   We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!
   Job Description
   Technology Partner Manager EMEA
   Are you passionate about industrial technology? Do you enjoy applying different strategies and channels-to-market to get solutions to customers? We are looking for someone like you in this as a Technology Partner Manager EMEA. This position will be responsible for connecting and growing our technology partner ecosystem into the EMEA region to better serve our mutual customers.
   
   Primary responsibilities include:
   Build commercial business plans and go-to-market strategies with regional Technology Partners to accelerate revenue growth, identifying key stakeholders to help execute. Go-to-market strategies will include channel sales motions and / or Rockwell sales motions depending on the partner.Create Technology Partner value awareness and activate engagement with channel partners such as distributors, system integrators and OEMsWork with regional marketing teams to create co-marketing plans at scale for Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Technology PartnersIdentify new market opportunities and collaborate with global partner management team to extend existing partnerships into the region or bring on new partners Collaborate with regional commercial operations teams for selling enablement material (channel and / or sales audiences) Regional executive leadership sales or channel alignment and management between companies
   
   Qualifications:
   Bachelor degree or other related experience Minimum of six years of experience in industrial automation-related work Customer-facing experience
   
   Desired qualifications:
   Familiarity with Rockwell Automation channel strategies and technology partners An area of specialty expertise, such as industry experience Experience reflecting commercial skills, such as background in technical sales Interpersonal / relationship management Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage conflict and build consensus

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5. Post your job

   To find the right technical manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with technical managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit technical managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your technical manager job on Zippia to find and recruit technical manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with technical manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new technical manager

   Once you've selected the best technical manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new technical manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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