How to hire a technical project lead manager

How to hire a technical project lead manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step technical project lead 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 project lead manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new technical project lead manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The technical project lead 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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   Hiring the perfect technical project lead manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of technical project lead managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Technical Project Lead Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Technical Project Lead Manager		$36-66
   Project Team Lead	A project team lead sets up the expectations for the team members. Project team leads are in charge of setting the direction for the team members... Show more	$38-65
   Project Manager/Scrum Master	Project Managers or scrum masters are experienced employees who lead an agile team. They are in charge of managing a specific project in terms of the agile model... Show more	$33-61

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Technical Project
   • Infrastructure
   • Architecture
   • Scrum
   • Database
   • Status Reports
   • Cloud
   • QA
   • Development Process
   • Agile Project Management
   • UAT
   • Project Scope
   • Java

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) for dozens of customize technical solutions.
   • Experience in managing SharePoint sites for information dissemination and collaboration purposes.
   • Manage weekly development deliveries through QA and release to customer with appropriate handover documentation for quarterly releases.
   • Manage large scale/multi-team projects for multi-million dollar clients requesting international VPN, frame relay, multiprotocol or SNA connectivity.
   • Provide reports and metrics updates to the PMO as required.
   • Design and develop schema using Xdoclet, java beans and hibernate3.x.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your technical project lead manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A technical project lead manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, technical project lead managers' average salary in wyoming is 34% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level technical project lead managers earn 45% less than senior-level technical project lead managers.
   • Certifications. A technical project lead manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a technical project lead manager's salary.

   Average technical project lead manager salary

   $103,303yearly

   $49.66 hourly rate

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   Entry-level technical project lead manager salary

   $76,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average technical project lead manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$107,147	$52
   2	District of Columbia	$106,685	$51
   3	Pennsylvania	$105,262	$51
   4	Nevada	$104,761	$50
   5	Delaware	$103,128	$50
   6	Arizona	$102,391	$49
   7	California	$102,328	$49
   8	Massachusetts	$101,911	$49
   9	North Carolina	$100,826	$48
   10	Connecticut	$98,421	$47
   11	Maine	$97,902	$47
   12	Texas	$97,526	$47
   13	Ohio	$97,129	$47
   14	Maryland	$96,933	$47
   15	West Virginia	$96,892	$47
   16	New Hampshire	$96,098	$46
   17	Michigan	$94,672	$46
   18	Illinois	$93,566	$45
   19	South Carolina	$93,530	$45
   20	Utah	$92,900	$45

   Average technical project lead manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	eBay	$147,476	$70.90	4
   2	The Walt Disney Company	$140,237	$67.42	59
   3	Navistar	$126,385	$60.76	2
   4	SiriusXM	$121,414	$58.37	2
   5	Booz Allen Hamilton	$120,156	$57.77	50
   6	Akamai Technologies	$115,253	$55.41	5
   7	Northwestern Mutual	$115,245	$55.41	13
   8	American Express	$114,318	$54.96	28
   9	Bank of America	$106,826	$51.36	32
   10	endpoint Clinical	$106,657	$51.28
   11	Rural King	$106,106	$51.01	30
   12	Latitude 36	$105,559	$50.75
   13	Nestlé	$105,442	$50.69	14
   14	Vecna Technologies	$105,235	$50.59
   15	DV Trading	$105,028	$50.49
   16	Realtime Robotics	$104,998	$50.48
   17	Omega Realty	$104,998	$50.48
   18	Cityblock Health	$104,932	$50.45
   19	ADP	$104,665	$50.32	21
   20	Mastercard	$102,772	$49.41	23

4. Writing a technical project lead manager job description

   A job description for a technical project lead manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a technical project lead manager job description:

   Technical project lead manager job description example

   There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.
   
   The Corporate Technology team is seeking an experienced Lead Technology Project Manager. In this role, you will act as the main interface between technology and our corporate real estate portfolio, leading all aspects of diverse technology products. As part of your responsibilities, you will utilize Scrum Master techniques in Agile to ensure that work is prioritized by business value and in alignment with the overarching business and technical strategies of the team. Utilize your experience and leadership skills to direct staff and 3rd party vendors and resolve issues so product goals are met.
   
   Do you have in-depth knowledge and expertise in the operation of facilities, construction, or property management that include IoT devices? Are you capable of leading a small team to execute on technology projects or work streams? Are you a go-to resource for colleagues with less experience? If so, we encourage you to apply.
   Role summary and job responsibilities
   Ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client specifications. Manages and oversees project management activities such as project reporting, project planning, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, internal client management, relationship management, and other project documentation preparation and turnover to production for technology projects of high complexity. Oversees multiple application projects, directs, and coordinates all work performed, and manages competing priorities. Develops the budget and vendor statement of work, including project justifications. Defines roles and responsibilities of the project team. Responsible for monitoring project financials and updates plans with accurate, up-to-date information in a timely manner. Follows financial standards and processes (e.g., monthly external revenue accruals, procurement, and external payments). Ensure project is appropriately staffed and resources are properly aligned and managed. Maintains regular contact with internal clients and coordinates and reports on project progress and accomplishments. Works with all required functions and groups to effectively plan and execute the project. Formulates operational strategies/tactics at the portfolio level and successfully executes against them.
   
   Business knowledge
   You demonstrate knowledge of corporate real estate operations. You are highly self-motivated and able to thrive in an extremely fast-paced, ambiguous, and changing environment. Your decisions show a focus on current and future business priorities, together with fiscal responsibility.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Required:
   Typically, 5+ years of relevant experience with a preference for Corporate Real Estate activities. Demonstrated strong understanding of technology infrastructure, including hardware and network specifications. Ability to employ scrum master techniques in Agile development practices. Proven ability to provide a clear and concise explanation of business strategy, technical concepts, designs, or implementations to a non-technical audience. Experience working with multiple projects simultaneously to identify, document and manage dependencies and potentially competing priorities. Successful track record in Identifying impacts across teams and coordinating across senior levels to manage.
   
   Preferred:
   Financial Services industry experience PMP certification and/or Agile Scrum Management certification
   
   Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
   
   We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.
   
   Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:
   Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions Flexible and remote work opportunities Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision) Tuition assistance Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
   
   Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates' well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.
   
   T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.

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5. Post your job

   To find technical project lead managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any technical project lead managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level technical project lead managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your technical project lead manager job on Zippia to find and attract quality technical project lead manager candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit technical project lead managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a technical project lead manager applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   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 project lead manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect technical project lead manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new technical project lead manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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