Technical Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL
Technical Manager jobs in Chicago are in strong demand, concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market District across technology, finance, healthcare, and logistics. Employers hiring right now include Huron Consulting, Capgemini, and TransUnion. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
Our tech managers work alongside Huron and client team members to lead the full implementation lifecycle—planning, platform standup, architecture and design, build, migration, enablement, go-live, and post-production support. It's a highly-dynamic position—with considerable visibility into how modern data platforms actually get delivered.
One trait that describes our ideal technical manager candidate is deeply capable. We seek out builders who consistently execute against a high technical bar and embrace career growth. Maybe your forte is Lakehouse architecture and Unity Catalog design…or medallion pipeline patterns at scale. Perhaps you excel at bringing GenAI and Mosaic AI into production workloads…standing up CI/CD and IaC for Databricks environments…or mentoring engineers through complex Delta Lake performance work. Whatever your unique strengths, whatever your passion—in design, build, and technical leadership—we've got you covered.
We are looking for a Databricks Technical Architect to design, stand up, and productionalize Lakehouse platforms for our clients. You will translate business requirements into technical architecture, lead hands-on platform builds, design and deploy medallion data pipelines, and extend Databricks with native ML and GenAI capabilities to power conversational BI and intelligent data integration workflows. You will partner closely with Huron functional and domain leads—who own the business, governance, and MDM side—so that your focus stays where you deliver the most value: the platform, the pipelines, and the applied AI.
Responsibilities
Stand up and configure Databricks environments end-to-end—workspace and account architecture, Unity Catalog design, metastore strategy, cluster and SQL warehouse policies, networking (VPC/PrivateLink), IAM/SCIM, and cost governance.
Design and deploy medallion (bronze/silver/gold) data pipelines using Delta Lake, Auto Loader, Delta Live Tables / Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines, Structured Streaming, and CDC patterns.
Establish infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD foundations using Databricks Asset Bundles, Terraform, and GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
Build applied AI solutions on Mosaic AI—Agent Framework, Vector Search, Model Serving, MLflow—including conversational BI experiences (Genie, AI/BI, ai_query, SQL AI Functions) and LLM-assisted data integration workflows (schema matching, entity resolution, source-to-target mapping acceleration, PII detection).
Optimize Delta Lake performance (Z-order, liquid clustering, OPTIMIZE/VACUUM, schema evolution) and design for scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Integrate Databricks with the broader enterprise stack via Lakehouse Federation, Delta Sharing, and zero-copy interop with Salesforce Data Cloud, Snowflake, and Microsoft Fabric.
Partner with functional and MDM/data governance leads so that platform decisions support downstream data quality, mastering, and stewardship workflows.
Document and communicate architecture decisions to internal and external stakeholders.
Establish and refine delivery accelerators, reference architectures, guardrails, and automated review patterns.
Lead technical workstreams, mentor data and ML engineers, and coach client technology partners.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field.
At least 4 years of hands-on experience with Databricks, within a broader background in data engineering, cloud data platforms, and analytics architecture.
Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional or Machine Learning Professional (required).
Cloud-agnostic capability across AWS, Azure, and GCP, with AWS experience preferred.
Deep hands-on expertise with Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables / Lakeflow, Structured Streaming, and Databricks Workflows.
Working experience with Mosaic AI (Agent Framework, Vector Search, Model Serving), MLflow, Feature Store, and Genie / AI/BI for conversational analytics.
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark; comfort with Scala a plus.
Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Databricks Asset Bundles) and CI/CD for data platforms.
Familiarity with Lakehouse Federation, Delta Sharing, and interop patterns with Salesforce Data Cloud, Snowflake, or Microsoft Fabric.
Exposure to MDM, data quality, or data governance workflows a plus.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
The estimated base salary for this job is $145,000 - $170,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $174,000 - $204,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
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- Huron Consulting10

- Capgemini8

- TransUnion5

- State of Illinois5

- Amazon Web Services5

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- Banking & Financial Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Technical Manager Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a technical manager job in Chicago?
Target Chicago's densest hiring pockets: enterprise tech firms in the Loop, fintech and trading companies along LaSalle Street, and health systems on the Near North Side. Employers here value hands-on experience with cross-functional teams and delivery at scale. Candidates who can speak to managing distributed engineering groups or overseeing infrastructure migrations stand out in this market. Networking through Chicago tech meetups and industry events also surfaces roles that never reach public boards.
Which companies hire technical managers in Chicago?
Chicago technical manager roles are posted by Huron Consulting, Capgemini, and TransUnion and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Chicago's employer mix is broad, ranging from global financial institutions and major health systems to fast-growing SaaS companies headquartered in the West Loop and Fulton Market corridors.
Are there remote technical manager jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role. Technical manager positions that focus on strategy, roadmap oversight, and stakeholder alignment tend to be remote-friendly, while those requiring on-site lab, production floor, or data center oversight are almost always in person. About 79% of technical manager openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the strongest remote options concentrated in software and cloud infrastructure sectors.
How can I get a technical manager job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a team lead or senior individual contributor role at a mid-size Chicago tech company, where you can take on people-management responsibilities before holding the title formally. Chicago's large health systems, logistics firms, and financial services companies regularly hire emerging managers from internal promotions. Building familiarity with Agile delivery, vendor coordination, or infrastructure projects common to those sectors puts you in a stronger position than a general management background alone.
Which industries hire the most technical managers in Chicago?
Chicago technical manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Chicago's position as a hub for commodities trading, enterprise healthcare, and Midwest logistics creates consistent demand for technical managers who can bridge engineering teams with complex operational environments.
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