Technical Manager Jobs in Utah

Technical Manager jobs in Utah are concentrated in technology, defense contracting, and semiconductor manufacturing, with demand running from team leads to senior engineering directors. Salt Lake City, Provo, and Lehi are the primary hiring centers, where established employers such as Northrop Grumman, Adobe, and Intermountain Health maintain large technical operations and hire technical managers on a sustained basis. The most in-demand specialties are software engineering management, IT infrastructure oversight, and systems integration leadership. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles43
Top employerAlign
Top citySalt Lake City, UT
Cities hiring13
Work type47% On-site
Top industryEducation

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SoFi
Lifecycle Technical Project Manager
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Lifecycle Technical Project Manager
SoFi
Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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Utah First Credit Union
IT Technical Program Manager
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IT Technical Program Manager
Utah First Credit Union
Salt Lake City, Utah
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business
51-200

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Schreiber Foods
Engineering and Technical Operations Senior Manager
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Engineering and Technical Operations Senior Manager
Schreiber Foods
Logan, Utah
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5,001-10,000

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Utah First Credit Union
IT Technical Product Manager
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Utah First Credit Union
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IT Technical Product Manager
Utah First Credit Union
Salt Lake City, Utah
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business
51-200

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Technical Manager Jobs by City in Utah

Where Utah roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Salt Lake City
20 jobs
Lehi
7 jobs
Logan
4 jobs
Draper
3 jobs
Moab
1 job
Provo
1 job
Sandy
1 job
Midvale
1 job
Holladay
1 job

Technical Manager Job Market in Utah

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

Who's Hiring

Align
Align2 open roles
Oracle
Oracle2 open roles
ARUP Laboratories
ARUP Laboratories2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Technology & Software
  • Retail
  • Insurance

What Utah Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field
  • Five or more years of experience leading technical teams or engineering projects
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, timelines, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Proficiency with agile or scrum methodologies in a professional engineering environment
  • Experience with cloud platforms, software development lifecycles, or systems architecture
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting to senior leadership

Technical Manager Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical manager in Utah?

Most technical managers in Utah follow a path that begins with a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, then accumulate several years of hands-on technical work before moving into a lead or management role. Utah does not require a state-issued license for the broad technical manager title, though engineers who sign off on public infrastructure may need a Professional Engineer license through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing. Building a portfolio of delivered projects strengthens any application.

Which companies hire technical managers in Utah?

Employers hiring technical managers in Utah right now include Align, Oracle, and ARUP Laboratories, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Utah's mix of enterprise technology firms, defense contractors, and growing health tech companies means openings appear across a wide range of industries and company sizes.

Which Utah cities have the most technical manager jobs?

Salt Lake City, Lehi, and Logan account for the largest share of technical manager openings in Utah. Salt Lake City anchors the market as the state's largest employment center, while Provo and Lehi benefit from the dense concentration of software companies and tech campuses along the Wasatch Front corridor that have made that stretch one of the fastest-growing technology clusters in the region.

Are there remote technical manager jobs in Utah?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 53% of technical manager openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and collaborative nature of the role across software and IT-heavy industries. The positions most likely to be fully remote are software engineering management and IT program management roles, while technical managers overseeing physical labs, hardware, or manufacturing lines are typically required on site.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving from a senior individual-contributor role into a team lead or technical lead position at a mid-size Utah employer before stepping into a full management title. Large Utah tech employers and defense contractors such as those in the Salt Lake City and Lehi corridors often post internal rotational programs or team lead roles that do not require prior management experience. Earning a project management certification or completing a graduate program at the University of Utah or Brigham Young University can make a candidate more competitive for that first management step.

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

You can find and apply to technical manager jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly through each listing.

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