Technical Manager Jobs in Maryland

Technical Manager jobs in Maryland are concentrated in defense, cybersecurity, federal contracting, and life sciences, with demand at every level from first-line engineering team leads to senior program directors. The heaviest hiring is in and around Baltimore, the Washington D.C. suburbs of Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, and Annapolis-area defense corridors, where employers like Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory maintain large technical workforces. The most sought-after specialties are systems engineering management, cybersecurity program leadership, and biotech or pharmaceutical technical operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles57
Top employerPeraton
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring29
Work type46% Hybrid
Top industryInvestment

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Spry Methods, Inc
Technical Program Manager - TS/SCI
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Technical Program Manager - TS/SCI
Spry Methods, Inc
Linthicum, Maryland
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$200k - $210k/yr

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Technical Solutions Manager
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Technical Solutions Manager
BLT - Bottom Line Technologies
Columbia, Maryland
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Catalent Pharma Solutions
Manager, Manufacturing Technical Operations
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Manager, Manufacturing Technical Operations
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Harmans, Maryland
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
$135k - $165k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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CVS Health
Senior Technical Product Manager - ServiceNow HRSD & Employee Center Pro
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Senior Technical Product Manager - ServiceNow HRSD & Employee Center Pro
CVS Health
Annapolis, Maryland
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$107k - $284k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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CVS Health
Senior Technical Product Manager-Documents Domain-Epic
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Senior Technical Product Manager-Documents Domain-Epic
CVS Health
Maryland
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Support
Sales
$68k - $199k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Technical Manager Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baltimore
7 jobs
Rockville
6 jobs
Columbia
4 jobs
Fort Meade
4 jobs
Jessup
3 jobs
Bethesda
3 jobs
Annapolis Junction
3 jobs
Linthicum
2 jobs
Andrews AFB
2 jobs

Technical Manager Job Market in Maryland

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

Who's Hiring

Peraton
Peraton3 open roles
BAE Systems USA
BAE Systems USA3 open roles
Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Investment & Asset Management

What Maryland Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline
  • Five or more years of progressive technical experience with demonstrated team leadership
  • Active or obtainable DoD security clearance, required by many Maryland federal contractors
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred by defense and IT employers
  • Proven experience managing cross-functional technical teams and delivering complex projects on schedule
  • Strong familiarity with agile methodologies, systems engineering processes, or regulated industry standards

Technical Manager Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical manager in Maryland?

Most Maryland technical managers start with a bachelor's degree in an engineering, computer science, or applied science field and spend several years in an individual contributor role before moving into management. Maryland's defense and federal contracting sector adds a practical credential requirement not common elsewhere: many employers require candidates to hold or be eligible for a DoD security clearance before a management offer is extended. Professional certifications such as PMP or an engineering licensure through the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers can strengthen a candidacy significantly.

Which companies hire technical managers in Maryland?

Employers hiring technical managers in Maryland right now include Peraton, BAE Systems USA, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's dense concentration of federal agencies and prime contractors means that defense primes, cybersecurity firms, and life sciences companies account for a large share of consistent openings across the state.

Which Maryland cities have the most technical manager jobs?

Baltimore, Rockville, and Columbia have the most technical manager openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors demand through its Johns Hopkins institutions, Under Armour, and a growing cybersecurity cluster, while the Montgomery County and Prince George's County suburbs draw heavily from federal agencies, NIH-adjacent biotech, and the defense contractors concentrated along the I-270 and Route 1 corridors.

Are there remote technical manager jobs in Maryland?

Yes, and more than many technical disciplines allow, since a notable share of Maryland's technical management roles sit in software, IT, and cybersecurity where distributed work is feasible. About 69% of technical manager openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though roles requiring an active security clearance and access to classified facilities are almost always on-site. The most remote-friendly sub-areas are cloud engineering management, IT program management, and software development leadership.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a senior individual contributor role, such as a systems engineer, software lead, or research scientist, into a team lead or deputy manager position at a large Maryland employer. Organizations like Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory run formal early-career development and rotation programs that prepare technical staff for management tracks. Pursuing a PMP certification or enrolling in the University of Maryland's engineering management graduate programs signals readiness to employers who promote from within.

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

You can find and apply to technical manager jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and the Maryland locations or industries you are targeting, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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