Technical Manager Jobs in Ohio
Technical Manager jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, with steady hiring concentrated in manufacturing, information technology, and engineering services, and openings ranging from first-time team leads to senior program directors overseeing large technical organizations. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the activity, where established employers like Nationwide, KeyBank, and Procter and Gamble maintain long-running technical management functions. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio right now are IT infrastructure management, product engineering leadership, and operations technology oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Posting End Date
11-18-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and technically strong Technical Manager – Data Platforms & Products to lead enterprise data engineering, data platforms, reporting and analytics, data products, and large-scale data conversion initiatives.The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with delivery leadership and can work effectively across internal teams, business stakeholders, architects, and multiple co-source partners. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring the ability to challenge technical solutions, drive accountability, manage complex dependencies, and deliver scalable, reliable data capabilities.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Lead delivery across data engineering, data platforms, data products, reporting, analytics, and data integration.
- Provide technical leadership across cloud data platforms, ETL/ELT, SQL, Python, data modeling, APIs, data quality, orchestration, and BI/reporting.
- Lead large-scale data conversion and migration programs, including data profiling, source-to-target mapping, transformation, reconciliation, testing, cutover, and production stabilization.
- Drive modernization of legacy data and reporting solutions to modern cloud platforms such as Snowflake, DBT, AWS/Azure, and Power BI.
- Lead MDM initiatives, including master data architecture, data domains, match/merge, survivorship, hierarchy management, data quality, governance, and integration with enterprise systems.
- Review and challenge architecture, engineering designs, vendor estimates, and implementation approaches to ensure scalability, reliability, performance, and supportability.
- Lead blended teams consisting of employees, contractors, and multiple co-source partners, establishing clear ownership and accountability.
- Partner with business teams to deliver trusted, reusable data products and analytics capabilities aligned with business outcomes.
- Drive strong engineering practices across DevOps/DataOps, automation, testing, monitoring, data quality, and production readiness.
- Develop internal technical talent and ensure effective documentation and knowledge transfer from external partners.
- Proactively identify technical and delivery risks and communicate effectively across engineering teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.
What we’re looking for:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related technical field is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Experience:
- In addition to any experience required above, 8 or more years of technology experience; 4-6 years of direct supervision experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in technology, with strong experience in enterprise data and analytics.
- 3–5+ years of technical or engineering leadership experience.
- Proven experience leading major enterprise data conversion, migration, or modernization programs through production cutover.
- Strong knowledge of data engineering, ETL/ELT, SQL, data modeling, cloud platforms, integration, data quality, and reporting/analytics.
- Experience with technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, AWS/Azure, Python, dbt, Spark, Power BI, Cognos, or similar platforms.
- Practical experience applying AI/GenAI to data engineering, automation, data quality, metadata, or engineering productivity.
- Proven ability to lead multiple vendors/co-source partners and distributed technical teams.
- Strong understanding of architecture, SDLC, Agile, DevOps/DataOps, testing, deployment, and production support.
- Strong technical judgment with the ability to challenge designs, identify risks, solve complex problems, and drive decisions.
- Experience with Master data management tools
Ideal Leadership Profile
We are looking for someone who is technically credible, proactive, collaborative, and execution-focused. The successful candidate should be equally comfortable in a technical design review, a data-conversion cutover, a vendor delivery discussion, or an executive status meeting.
Most importantly, this leader will take ownership, build a one-team culture, hold teams and partners accountable, and translate strong engineering into measurable business outcomes.
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At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-010Compensation Range:
$136,539.00 - $177,503.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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Technical Manager Job Market in Ohio
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical manager jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of technical experience with at least two years in a supervisory or lead capacity
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams through full project lifecycles
- Proficiency with project management frameworks such as PMP, Agile, or Scrum methodologies
- Strong communication skills for translating technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with budget oversight, vendor management, and departmental resource planning
Technical Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical manager in Ohio?
Most technical managers in Ohio move into the role after building several years of hands-on experience in engineering, IT, or operations, followed by a transition into a team lead or project lead position. Ohio employers typically expect a relevant bachelor's degree and often prefer candidates with a Project Management Professional credential or an Agile certification. Industries like advanced manufacturing and financial technology, both well-established in Ohio, frequently promote from within their technical contributor ranks.
Which companies hire technical managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring technical managers in Ohio right now include JPMorganChase, MTSI, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's large manufacturing base, financial services sector, and growing technology corridor in Columbus mean hiring is distributed across a wide range of industries rather than concentrated in a single field.
Which Ohio cities have the most technical manager jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton are the Ohio cities with the most technical manager openings, driven by the concentration of corporate headquarters, large financial institutions, and manufacturing operations in those metros. Columbus leads because of its dense technology and financial services employer base, while Cleveland and Cincinnati draw steady demand from healthcare systems, industrial manufacturers, and regional headquarters.
Are there remote technical manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and they are more common than in many comparable management roles. About 59% of technical manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on coordination, planning, and communication rather than hands-on equipment or facilities oversight. IT and software-focused technical manager roles are the most likely to offer full remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a technical manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving from a senior individual contributor role, such as a systems engineer, software developer, or operations analyst, into a team lead position at the same employer. Large Ohio organizations like Nationwide Insurance, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and major Columbus-area tech firms regularly use internal promotions to develop new technical managers. Earning a Scrum Master certification or a PMP credential while still in a contributor role strengthens a candidacy significantly for that first management step.
Where can I find and apply to technical manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to technical manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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