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 roles43
Top employerLeidos
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring25
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Morgan Stanley
Technical Program Manager - CISO Office
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Morgan Stanley
New 9h ago
Technical Program Manager - CISO Office
Morgan Stanley
Baltimore, Maryland
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$125k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Leidos
Principal Technical Project Manager (TPM)
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Leidos
New 10h ago
Principal Technical Project Manager (TPM)
Leidos
Bethesda, Maryland
Customer Service
Customer Support
$131k - $237k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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BAI Group, LLC
Technical Product Manager
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BAI Group, LLC
New 12h ago
Technical Product Manager
BAI Group, LLC
Annapolis, Maryland
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Hybrid

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Marriott International
Senior Manager, Technical Solution Engineer – Corporate Systems
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Marriott International
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Senior Manager, Technical Solution Engineer – Corporate Systems
Marriott International
Bethesda, Maryland
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$110k - $189k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Siertek Ltd
Technical Program Manager
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Siertek Ltd
Added 1d ago
Technical Program Manager
Siertek Ltd
Andrews AFB, Maryland
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $115k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
201-500

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Technical Manager Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baltimore
7 jobs
Bethesda
5 jobs
Columbia
3 jobs
Jessup
2 jobs
Towson
2 jobs
Frederick
2 jobs
Rockville
2 jobs
Fort Meade
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

Leidos
Leidos2 open roles
Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services2 open roles
Marriott International
Marriott International2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Science & Research
  • Agriculture & Farming
  • Chemicals & Materials

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 Leidos, Amazon Web Services, and Marriott International, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Bethesda, 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 65% of technical manager openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 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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