Technical Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Technical Manager jobs in San Francisco are concentrated in SoMa, the Financial District, and Mission Bay, driven by demand in enterprise software, biotech, and fintech. Employers hiring right now include OpenAI, Anthropic, and Pinterest. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job ID:
J55150
Job Title:
Technical Project Manager
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Duration:
24 Months + Extension
Domain Exposure:
Manufacturing
Client:
To Be Discussed Later
Employment Type:
W-2, 1099, C2C
Work Authorization:
US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other
Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Location: San Francisco, CA(Remote)
Duration: 24 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $77/hour (C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other
Job Description:
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead infrastructure-heavy projects including migrations, integrations, and system implementations for a public-sector client. This is a time-and-materials engagement with no guaranteed minimum hours. The role requires hands-on platform and infrastructure depth, coordinating technical teams and ensuring accurate data transfer between systems. Award is expected in January 2027, with work starting only after contract signature and assignment authorization.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory interfaces with other systems and run integration testing end to end
Oversee data conversion and validation including record counts, control totals, and field-level sampling
Coordinate vendor technical teams, environments, and security and access with client IT
Review vendor technical deliverables against contract scope and recommend acceptance
Maintain project plan, 90-day look-ahead, RAID log, status reports and dashboard
Manage scope, schedule, budget and change requests
Plan cutover, go-live and post-production support
Review vendor invoices and recommend approval (advisory only)
Coach client staff during daily work
Escalate issues to the sponsor with decision papers
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of relevant project management experience, including implementing a variety of software systems
Hands-on platform or infrastructure depth: system migrations, integrations, infrastructure projects
Ability to coordinate integration work and accurate data transfer between systems
Legally authorized to work in the US
US-based location
Available during client business hours, Pacific Time
Able to work onsite at client facilities when an assignment needs it
Willing to complete background check, fingerprinting or Live Scan if an assignment needs it
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Job ID:
J55150
Job Title:
Technical Project Manager
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Duration:
24 Months + Extension
Domain Exposure:
Manufacturing
Client:
To Be Discussed Later
Employment Type:
W-2, 1099, C2C
Work Authorization:
US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other
Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Location: San Francisco, CA(Remote)
Duration: 24 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $77/hour (C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other
Job Description:
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead infrastructure-heavy projects including migrations, integrations, and system implementations for a public-sector client. This is a time-and-materials engagement with no guaranteed minimum hours. The role requires hands-on platform and infrastructure depth, coordinating technical teams and ensuring accurate data transfer between systems. Award is expected in January 2027, with work starting only after contract signature and assignment authorization.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory interfaces with other systems and run integration testing end to end
Oversee data conversion and validation including record counts, control totals, and field-level sampling
Coordinate vendor technical teams, environments, and security and access with client IT
Review vendor technical deliverables against contract scope and recommend acceptance
Maintain project plan, 90-day look-ahead, RAID log, status reports and dashboard
Manage scope, schedule, budget and change requests
Plan cutover, go-live and post-production support
Review vendor invoices and recommend approval (advisory only)
Coach client staff during daily work
Escalate issues to the sponsor with decision papers
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of relevant project management experience, including implementing a variety of software systems
Hands-on platform or infrastructure depth: system migrations, integrations, infrastructure projects
Ability to coordinate integration work and accurate data transfer between systems
Legally authorized to work in the US
US-based location
Available during client business hours, Pacific Time
Able to work onsite at client facilities when an assignment needs it
Willing to complete background check, fingerprinting or Live Scan if an assignment needs it
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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Who's Hiring
- OpenAI17
- Anthropic14
- Pinterest10
- Amazon7
- IREN6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software35
- Banking & Financial Services8
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Accounting & Auditing4
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces4
Technical Manager Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a technical manager job in San Francisco?
San Francisco's strongest hiring for technical managers comes from enterprise software companies in SoMa, biotech firms anchored in Mission Bay, and fintech operations in the Financial District. Candidates who stand out here typically combine hands-on engineering or product experience with demonstrated cross-functional leadership. Familiarity with agile delivery at scale and a record of shipping in fast-moving environments carries real weight with San Francisco hiring teams.
Which companies hire technical managers in San Francisco?
Employers hiring technical managers in San Francisco right now include OpenAI, Anthropic, and Pinterest, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Francisco's employer base skews toward growth-stage technology companies, established enterprise software firms, and life sciences organizations clustered around the Bay.
Are there remote technical manager jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though availability depends on the role, since technical managers overseeing on-site engineering teams or lab operations tend to require in-person presence, while those leading distributed product or software teams are often remote-eligible. About 79% of technical manager openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. Software and platform-focused roles in SoMa and the Financial District are the most likely to offer flexible arrangements.
How can I get a technical manager job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or senior individual contributor role at a mid-size San Francisco technology company, then stepping into formal management as the team grows. Growth-stage startups in SoMa and Mission Bay often promote from within rather than hiring externally for their first technical manager. Building visibility through San Francisco engineering meetups and contributing to open-source projects used by local companies also helps close the experience gap.
Which industries hire the most technical managers in San Francisco?
San Francisco technical manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The city's dense cluster of venture-backed technology companies, global enterprise software headquarters, and a growing biotech corridor in Mission Bay makes those sectors the primary drivers of local demand.
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