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What is a technology implementation manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
4 min read

Technology implementation managers oversee the work of implementation specialists who work towards realizing technical systems or IT solutions. They coordinate work phases and manage personnel working on various projects.

You will be responsible for making sure your team's work is in alignment with the expectations and requirements of clients. You will create schedules and delegate tasks, guaranteeing that the projects are completed within deadlines. Managing the budget and seeing to it that the projects are completed without going over budgetary limits will also be your task.

You are generally expected to have a bachelor's degree when applying for a technology implementation manager position. This is an excellent position to try your hand at managing a team. You will be reporting to a director of operations while maintaining an independent scope of action supervising your people's daily tasks.

ScoreTechnology Implementation ManagerUS Average
Salary
7.7

Avg. Salary $102,840

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.6

Growth rate 16%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.21%

Asian 12.63%

Black or African American 6.72%

Hispanic or Latino 10.09%

Unknown 5.21%

White 65.14%

Gender

female 27.76%

male 72.24%

Age - 47
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 - 47
Stress level
8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Technology implementation manager career paths

Key steps to become a technology implementation manager

  1. Explore technology implementation manager education requirements

    Most common technology implementation manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    72.8 %

    Master's

    15.0 %

    Associate

    8.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific technology implementation manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Client Facing14.24%
    Project Management10.36%
    Technical Implementation8.30%
    SQL Server6.32%
    Technology Implementation5.81%
  3. Complete relevant technology implementation manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New technology implementation 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 technology implementation manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real technology implementation manager resumes.
  4. Research technology implementation manager duties and responsibilities

    • Leverage industry experience, negotiation skills and communication competency to engage stakeholders to accomplish a trading system upgrade and database conversion.
    • Assist in the successful completion of yearly SOX compliance audits.
    • Analyze business intelligence data and CRM reports to identify areas for team improvement.
    • Propose the overall organizations strategy with each state implementation to ensure growth and financial success of a Medicaid and/or Medicare program.
  5. Apply for technology implementation manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a technology implementation 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

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Average technology implementation manager salary

The average technology implementation manager salary in the United States is $102,840 per year or $49 per hour. Technology implementation manager salaries range between $74,000 and $142,000 per year.

Average technology implementation manager salary
$102,840 Yearly
$49.44 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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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.

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