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Deputy Technical Manager jobs are open across construction, engineering, manufacturing, and infrastructure, from mid-level to senior leadership, with specializations in quality assurance, project delivery, and systems integration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Culmen International is hiring a Deputy Technical Manager to provide support to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection's Radiation Portal Monitor Program (RPMP) site management, construction and commissioning contract.
The RPMP Deputy Technical Manager will provide industrial instrumentation and automation programming technical expertise by supporting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and on-site field support.
The desired candidate will be required to commute to Bethesda, MD 20814 four (4) times per month during the first month on-the-job for hands-on programming of the test bed equipment at their own expense. Local candidates strongly preferred but not required.
This is a remote/hybrid role with 70% travel in the domestic U.S. (TX, WA, SC, FL, MS, NJ, and NY). This position is subject to 75% outdoor/25% indoor on-site working conditions in all elements of weather and land. Some job sites include a work trailer, and all include a rental car for employees. Travel durations are approximately 7-10 calendar days in length, with 1-2 trips per month. The company pays for travel expenses to include lodging, transportation, and meals and incidental expenses per diem.
- Support joint team in engineering design solutions (Drawings and Specifications) iteratively developing PLC, HMI, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) designs for use cases and coordinating with engineering teams
- Ensure PLC and HMI programming templates comply with DHS requirements
- Provide Technical and Training Support to field-deployed PLC and HMI logic, supporting multiple teams and ongoing projects simultaneously
- Conduct field travel (70%) to various locations in the U.S. Field travel activities include site surveys and field testing, implementation, and commissioning of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial instruments
- Integration of system’s gate arms, traffic lights, cameras and related testing
- Assign network devices such as relays, meters and managed ethernet switches to LANs, etc.
- Adopt a detail-oriented and collaborative approach to ensure each project is completed on time and supports field testing
- Work closely with the project management and construction teams by attending meetings, resolving issues, and providing technical and engineering recommendations
- Work closely with the RPMP Deputy Program Manager and Senior Technical Manager to ensure successful completion of project phases
- Other tasks and duties as assigned
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field
- 2-5 years of industrial experience as an Electrical/Industrial Automation Engineer, specializing in the automation and digitalization of industrial processes, and design of technical drawings or a related industry field
- Familiarity with one or more PLC platforms such as WAGO, ABB, IFM, Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, or Delta
- Exposure to programming environments such as CoDeSys, Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, Simatic Manager, Studio 5000, or other IEC 61131-3 compliant platforms
- HMI Programming: Expertise in designing and programming Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) for intuitive and effective user interactions
- Fieldbus: Experience in Modbus TCP and Ethernet
- Modbus Communications: Experience in implementing Modbus TCP communications for reliable and efficient data exchange between devices
- Strong written and oral communication skills, fast learner, detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests
- Experience working with federal government customers preferred
- Bluebeam Revu or Adobe experience with marking engineering designs
- Extensive experience with MS Office applications
Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)- 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
- Life insurance and disability paid by the company
- Supplemental Insurance Available
- Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
HOT JOB - IMMEDIATE OPENING!!!
Culmen International is hiring a Deputy Technical Manager to provide support to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection's Radiation Portal Monitor Program (RPMP) site management, construction and commissioning contract.
The RPMP Deputy Technical Manager will provide industrial instrumentation and automation programming technical expertise by supporting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and on-site field support.
The desired candidate will be required to commute to Bethesda, MD 20814 four (4) times per month during the first month on-the-job for hands-on programming of the test bed equipment at their own expense. Local candidates strongly preferred but not required.
This is a remote/hybrid role with 70% travel in the domestic U.S. (TX, WA, SC, FL, MS, NJ, and NY). This position is subject to 75% outdoor/25% indoor on-site working conditions in all elements of weather and land. Some job sites include a work trailer, and all include a rental car for employees. Travel durations are approximately 7-10 calendar days in length, with 1-2 trips per month. The company pays for travel expenses to include lodging, transportation, and meals and incidental expenses per diem.
- Support joint team in engineering design solutions (Drawings and Specifications) iteratively developing PLC, HMI, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) designs for use cases and coordinating with engineering teams
- Ensure PLC and HMI programming templates comply with DHS requirements
- Provide Technical and Training Support to field-deployed PLC and HMI logic, supporting multiple teams and ongoing projects simultaneously
- Conduct field travel (70%) to various locations in the U.S. Field travel activities include site surveys and field testing, implementation, and commissioning of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial instruments
- Integration of system’s gate arms, traffic lights, cameras and related testing
- Assign network devices such as relays, meters and managed ethernet switches to LANs, etc.
- Adopt a detail-oriented and collaborative approach to ensure each project is completed on time and supports field testing
- Work closely with the project management and construction teams by attending meetings, resolving issues, and providing technical and engineering recommendations
- Work closely with the RPMP Deputy Program Manager and Senior Technical Manager to ensure successful completion of project phases
- Other tasks and duties as assigned
-
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field
- 2-5 years of industrial experience as an Electrical/Industrial Automation Engineer, specializing in the automation and digitalization of industrial processes, and design of technical drawings or a related industry field
- Familiarity with one or more PLC platforms such as WAGO, ABB, IFM, Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, or Delta
- Exposure to programming environments such as CoDeSys, Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, Simatic Manager, Studio 5000, or other IEC 61131-3 compliant platforms
- HMI Programming: Expertise in designing and programming Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) for intuitive and effective user interactions
- Fieldbus: Experience in Modbus TCP and Ethernet
- Modbus Communications: Experience in implementing Modbus TCP communications for reliable and efficient data exchange between devices
- Strong written and oral communication skills, fast learner, detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests
- Experience working with federal government customers preferred
- Bluebeam Revu or Adobe experience with marking engineering designs
- Extensive experience with MS Office applications
Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)- 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
- Life insurance and disability paid by the company
- Supplemental Insurance Available
- Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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The qualifications that appear most often in deputy technical manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline
- 5 or more years of progressive technical experience with at least 2 in a supervisory capacity
- Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, timelines, and cross-functional team deliverables
- Proficiency with industry-standard project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or PMP
- Strong working knowledge of quality assurance processes, compliance standards, and technical documentation
- Experience presenting technical findings and recommendations to senior leadership or external stakeholders
Tips for Your Deputy Technical Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to dual accountability
Deputy technical managers are evaluated on both technical depth and leadership capacity. Show both on the same resume by pairing each technical achievement with a team or operational outcome, so hiring managers don't have to guess which side of the role you can handle.
Lead with cross-functional project examples
Employers filling a deputy technical manager role want evidence you've coordinated across engineering, ops, or procurement teams. Name specific cross-departmental projects, your decision-making authority within them, and what shipped or improved as a result.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists deputy technical manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies in active growth or transition
Deputy technical manager roles open most often when a company is scaling a team, launching a new product line, or replacing a departing technical director. Filter your search toward organizations announcing expansions, new contracts, or restructuring to find the highest-urgency openings.
Prepare a structured technical decision story
Interviewers for deputy technical manager roles consistently ask about a time you owned a high-stakes technical call. Prepare one detailed example covering the problem, your reasoning process, who you consulted, and the measurable outcome, and practice delivering it in under three minutes.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Deputy technical managers often enter roles where the reporting structure and decision authority are still being defined. When you receive an offer, ask explicitly what technical decisions you own versus escalate, and confirm whether the role has a path to technical director before you sign.
Deputy Technical Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most deputy technical managers?
The companies hiring the most deputy technical managers right now include NYC Department of Design and Construction, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and SAIC, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Hawaii, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in construction, defense contracting, and large-scale infrastructure firms.
How many deputy technical manager jobs are remote?
About 57% of deputy technical manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on oversight demands of the role. Sub-specializations in systems integration, software quality assurance, and IT infrastructure tend to offer the highest share of remote or hybrid arrangements compared to roles tied to physical sites or manufacturing floors.
How do you become a deputy technical manager?
Start by building deep expertise in a core technical discipline, then move into team lead or senior engineer roles where you manage deliverables across a small group. From there, pursue projects that give you cross-functional visibility, such as coordinating between engineering and operations. Demonstrating that you can hold technical standards while keeping a team on schedule is what moves candidates into deputy technical manager consideration.
Can you get hired as a deputy technical manager with limited management experience?
Candidates with strong technical credentials but limited formal management experience do get hired, particularly in organizations promoting from within or in fast-growing companies building out their technical leadership layer. The key is to document informal leadership: mentoring junior engineers, owning technical review processes, or leading a project through a critical phase. Frame those experiences in the same language as the job description to close the gap.
What does the deputy technical manager interview process look like?
Most deputy technical manager interview processes include an initial screening with HR or a talent team, followed by a technical panel where you walk through past projects and decision-making, and a final round with senior leadership focused on strategic fit and management philosophy. Some employers add a case study or scenario exercise asking you to triage a technical problem, assess a team gap, or prioritize competing project demands under pressure.
Where can I find and apply to deputy technical manager jobs?
You can find and apply to deputy technical manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your technical background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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