Mid Level Technical Director Jobs
Mid level technical director jobs go to professionals ready to own projects end to end, guide junior team members, and push technical decisions forward with limited oversight. Openings are 29% remote or hybrid, concentrated across Technology & Software, Education, and Banking & Financial Services, with Capital One, Motional, and Palo Alto Networks hiring at this level now.
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Description:
Blur is an innovation and product development consulting firm serving the healthcare, consumer, and industrial markets. We hire talented individuals with a passion for delivering results who know how to design, develop and deliver products. Our clients encompass a broad variety of markets and technologies, and we value employees who are versatile and able to quickly adapt to new challenges.
We are currently searching for a Technical Project Director with experience in product development to join our office in Cary, NC. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a history of successfully managing projects, creative problem solving, interfacing with stakeholders, and technology and systems engineering acumen. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for product development are essential to our team.
Job Type:
- Permanent Full-Time Employee
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coordinate, and drive project planning and project management
- Will be involved in projects at all stages, from crafting proposals through design and manufacturing
- Develop and monitor project plans with timelines/milestones
- Participate in concept brainstorming meetings
- Responsible for building and maintaining positive client relationships
- Author design controls documentation for medical devices
- Lead regular update meetings for both staff and senior management to ensure project status is well understood
Skills/Qualifications:
- BS, preferably in an engineering discipline
- 5+ years of project/team management experience
- 5+ years systems engineering experience
- Highly proficient in Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar project management tools
- Familiarity with quality systems, preferably under ISO 13485
- Fluent in engineering of electromechanical systems, particularly medical devices
- Familiarity with a variety of manufacturing processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Description:
Blur is an innovation and product development consulting firm serving the healthcare, consumer, and industrial markets. We hire talented individuals with a passion for delivering results who know how to design, develop and deliver products. Our clients encompass a broad variety of markets and technologies, and we value employees who are versatile and able to quickly adapt to new challenges.
We are currently searching for a Technical Project Director with experience in product development to join our office in Cary, NC. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a history of successfully managing projects, creative problem solving, interfacing with stakeholders, and technology and systems engineering acumen. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for product development are essential to our team.
Job Type:
- Permanent Full-Time Employee
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coordinate, and drive project planning and project management
- Will be involved in projects at all stages, from crafting proposals through design and manufacturing
- Develop and monitor project plans with timelines/milestones
- Participate in concept brainstorming meetings
- Responsible for building and maintaining positive client relationships
- Author design controls documentation for medical devices
- Lead regular update meetings for both staff and senior management to ensure project status is well understood
Skills/Qualifications:
- BS, preferably in an engineering discipline
- 5+ years of project/team management experience
- 5+ years systems engineering experience
- Highly proficient in Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar project management tools
- Familiarity with quality systems, preferably under ISO 13485
- Fluent in engineering of electromechanical systems, particularly medical devices
- Familiarity with a variety of manufacturing processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Capital One5
- Motional3
- Palo Alto Networks3
- Information Technology Senior Management Forum3
- Peloton2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software14
- Education8
- Banking & Financial Services5
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Agriculture & Farming3
Mid Level Technical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level technical director job?
Position yourself around ownership rather than participation. Highlight projects where you led the technical direction, made consequential architectural or production decisions, and coordinated across functions without constant managerial input. Applications that demonstrate measurable outcomes, such as reduced delivery time or improved system reliability, stand out. Tailor each submission to the specific stack and domain the employer uses, and show that you can mentor others while still executing individually.
Which companies hire mid level technical directors?
Companies hiring mid level technical directors right now include Capital One, Motional, and Palo Alto Networks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers established enterprises scaling their product teams and growth-stage organizations that need directors who can both lead and hands-on contribute.
Are there remote mid level technical director jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this level. About 29% of mid level technical director openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting broad employer comfort with distributed technical leadership. Fully on-site roles do exist, particularly in sectors with strict security or compliance requirements, so filter by work setting when searching to focus on arrangements that fit your situation.
How do I move up to a mid level technical director role?
The path from early-career to mid level is built on accumulated ownership. Start by volunteering for full-feature or full-component responsibility rather than assigned subtasks. Develop a specialty area where your judgment is sought without prompting. Mentor at least one junior colleague through a real project, and document the measurable impact of your contributions. Over time, demonstrating that you can set direction, manage trade-offs, and deliver consistently positions you credibly for a mid level director role.
Which industries hire the most mid level technical directors?
Mid Level technical director roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to run complex, fast-moving product development cycles that require directors experienced enough to own technical decisions but still close enough to the work to execute alongside their teams.