IT Manager Jobs in Maryland

IT Manager jobs in Maryland are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in federal contracting, cybersecurity, healthcare IT, and financial services. Baltimore, the Washington D.C. suburbs including Bethesda and Rockville, and the Annapolis corridor are the largest hiring areas, anchored by employers like Leidos, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. The most sought-after specialties are cybersecurity management, cloud infrastructure, and IT governance aligned with federal compliance frameworks. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles31
Top employerStrativia
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring15
Work type58% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Project Manager (Systems Furniture, not IT)
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Project Manager (Systems Furniture, not IT)
Bialek Environments
Rockville, Maryland
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$60k - $100k/yr
On-Site
11-50

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Sr. Principal CIDO IT Program Manager
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Sr. Principal CIDO IT Program Manager
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, Maryland
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$136k - $204k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Sr. IT Project Manager (NetSuite SME)
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Sr. IT Project Manager (NetSuite SME)
The Emmes Company, LLC
Rockville, Maryland
Business Operations
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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IT PMO Manager
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IT PMO Manager
HMSHost by Avolta
Bethesda, Maryland
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$100k - $121k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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IT Project Manager- Software Development
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IT Project Manager- Software Development
NTT DATA
Rockville, Maryland
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$97k - $162k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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IT Manager Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baltimore
6 jobs
Rockville
6 jobs
Bethesda
3 jobs
Aberdeen
2 jobs
Columbia
2 jobs
Silver Spring
2 jobs
National Harbor
2 jobs
Jessup
1 job
Fort Meade
1 job

IT Manager Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Strativia2 open roles
Northrop Grumman2 open roles
CACI International2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in IT manager jobs across Maryland.

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field required
  • Five or more years of IT experience including team leadership or management responsibility
  • Demonstrated experience managing enterprise infrastructure, networks, or cloud environments
  • Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, or CMMC preferred
  • Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CompTIA Security+, or CISSP commonly requested
  • Strong vendor management and IT budget planning experience across multi-site organizations

IT Manager Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a it manager in Maryland?

Maryland does not require a state-issued license to work as an it manager, so the path runs through education and employer-recognized credentials. Most Maryland employers expect a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related discipline, paired with progressive IT experience. Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, ITIL 4, or a PMP carry strong weight with Maryland's federal contracting and healthcare employers, where compliance and project discipline are central to the role.

How much do IT managers make in Maryland?

IT managers in Maryland earn a median of about $171,490 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $106,620 for the lowest 10% to over $245,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire it managers in Maryland?

Companies currently hiring it managers in Maryland include Strativia, Northrop Grumman, and CACI International, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal contractors, hospital systems, and financial institutions means demand stays consistent throughout the year across both commercial and government-adjacent employers.

Which Maryland cities have the most it manager jobs?

Baltimore, Rockville, and Bethesda account for the largest share of it manager openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors demand through its major hospital systems and financial services firms, while the Montgomery County and Prince George's County suburbs draw heavily from federal agencies and defense contractors headquartered in Bethesda, Rockville, and College Park, making those corridors particularly active for IT leadership roles.

Are there remote it manager jobs in Maryland?

Yes, and more than many management roles, because it managers frequently oversee distributed teams and cloud-based systems that don't require daily on-site presence. About 74% of it manager openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has shifted since the pandemic. Positions tied to federal contracts or healthcare operations are more likely to require on-site days, while corporate IT and project-governance roles tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility.

How can I get hired as a it manager in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into management from a senior technical role such as systems administrator, network engineer, or IT analyst at a Maryland employer, then stepping into a team lead or supervisor position. Large Maryland institutions including Johns Hopkins Health System, University of Maryland Medical System, and major federal contractors routinely post associate IT leadership and project coordinator roles that serve as proving grounds. Earning an ITIL 4 Foundation or CompTIA Project+ certification strengthens a first-time management application considerably.

Where can I find and apply to it manager jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to it manager jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, identify roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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