Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Florida
Technical Operations Manager jobs in Florida are in high demand, with strong hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense, healthcare systems, logistics and supply chain, and technology services, at every level from operations coordinator to senior director. Miami, Orlando, and Tampa are the largest hiring markets, anchored by employers such as Lockheed Martin, AdventHealth, and Amazon, each maintaining substantial Florida operations with ongoing technical operations needs. The most sought-after specialties include infrastructure and facilities management, supply chain operations, and IT systems operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB SUMMARY:
Provides strategic and operational leadership for Technical Entertainment across Universal Orlando Resort, overseeing technical execution, maintenance and reliability of live entertainment, parades, shows and marquee events. Establishes and maintains technical standards, operational procedures, and compliance requirements for entertainment systems and high-risk technical activities, including engineering reviews, hazard analysis, documentation and regulatory requirements. Leads cross-functional collaboration to support new projects, marquee offerings, operational readiness and continued evolution of the resort’s technical entertainment offerings.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establishes and maintains technical standards, procedures & operational requirements, including high-risk technical activities such as pyrotechnics, fireworks, special effects, rigging, lasers and drones. Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements AHJ, engineering standards, internal policies, hazard analysis & required technical reviews in partnership with Engineering and EHS.
- Provides leadership & oversight of Technical Entertainment operations supporting daily venue entertainment, nighttime spectaculars, and seasonal marquee events across Universal Orlando Resort. Ensures Technical teams, systems, equipment and operational resources are prepared to deliver reliable, high quality entertainment experiences.
- Provides strategic oversight of technical entertainment maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, obsolescence planning and mitigation strategies. Ensure show systems, staging and rigging structures are maintained to established operational and technical standards while supporting long-term asset planning.
- Leads the technical aspects of scope development, budgeting, scheduling, vendor selection, design reviews, installation & operational readiness of Marquee, Event, Parades and Nighttime Spectaculars as it pertains to the disciplines under this position.
- Directs and develops Technical Entertainment leadership teams while partnering with Entertainment, Operations, Engineering, Safety and other Resort Stakeholders to establish technical requirements and successfully execute daily operations, marquee programming and event support. Ensures that teams are properly trained, resourced and aligned to deliver safe, reliable and operationally effective entertainment experiences.
- Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree is required (entertainment field preferred).
EXPERIENCE:
- 7+ years’ experience in a Technical Management position with a strong background in Entertainment High Risk field – Rigging, SPFX, Pyrotechnics, Fireworks, Drones.
- Prior demonstrated experience in an executive level capacity leading a large team.
- Ability to assess and solve complex issues independently.
- Hazard Analysis and Technical Compliance documentation creation, Budgeting, permitting, SOP & Scope writing, Type 1 engineering needs.
- Working experience and knowledge of ATF fireworks requirements, NFPA 160, 1123, 1124 & 1126 as it applies to pyrotechnics, flame systems and fireworks.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Leading and motivating teams.
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
Universal Orlando Resort. .
Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2026 Universal Studios.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides strategic and operational leadership for Technical Entertainment across Universal Orlando Resort, overseeing technical execution, maintenance and reliability of live entertainment, parades, shows and marquee events. Establishes and maintains technical standards, operational procedures, and compliance requirements for entertainment systems and high-risk technical activities, including engineering reviews, hazard analysis, documentation and regulatory requirements. Leads cross-functional collaboration to support new projects, marquee offerings, operational readiness and continued evolution of the resort’s technical entertainment offerings.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establishes and maintains technical standards, procedures & operational requirements, including high-risk technical activities such as pyrotechnics, fireworks, special effects, rigging, lasers and drones. Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements AHJ, engineering standards, internal policies, hazard analysis & required technical reviews in partnership with Engineering and EHS.
- Provides leadership & oversight of Technical Entertainment operations supporting daily venue entertainment, nighttime spectaculars, and seasonal marquee events across Universal Orlando Resort. Ensures Technical teams, systems, equipment and operational resources are prepared to deliver reliable, high quality entertainment experiences.
- Provides strategic oversight of technical entertainment maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, obsolescence planning and mitigation strategies. Ensure show systems, staging and rigging structures are maintained to established operational and technical standards while supporting long-term asset planning.
- Leads the technical aspects of scope development, budgeting, scheduling, vendor selection, design reviews, installation & operational readiness of Marquee, Event, Parades and Nighttime Spectaculars as it pertains to the disciplines under this position.
- Directs and develops Technical Entertainment leadership teams while partnering with Entertainment, Operations, Engineering, Safety and other Resort Stakeholders to establish technical requirements and successfully execute daily operations, marquee programming and event support. Ensures that teams are properly trained, resourced and aligned to deliver safe, reliable and operationally effective entertainment experiences.
- Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree is required (entertainment field preferred).
EXPERIENCE:
- 7+ years’ experience in a Technical Management position with a strong background in Entertainment High Risk field – Rigging, SPFX, Pyrotechnics, Fireworks, Drones.
- Prior demonstrated experience in an executive level capacity leading a large team.
- Ability to assess and solve complex issues independently.
- Hazard Analysis and Technical Compliance documentation creation, Budgeting, permitting, SOP & Scope writing, Type 1 engineering needs.
- Working experience and knowledge of ATF fireworks requirements, NFPA 160, 1123, 1124 & 1126 as it applies to pyrotechnics, flame systems and fireworks.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Leading and motivating teams.
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
Universal Orlando Resort. .
Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2026 Universal Studios.
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical operations manager jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business operations, or a closely related technical field
- Five or more years of progressive experience managing technical teams or complex operations
- Demonstrated experience with operational process improvement frameworks such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning or operations management software platforms
- Strong record of cross-functional coordination across engineering, IT, and logistics teams
- Experience in Florida-relevant industries such as aerospace, healthcare systems, or logistics
Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical operations manager in Florida?
The path to a technical operations manager role in Florida typically starts with a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, information technology, or a related discipline. Florida does not require a state-issued license specifically for this role, but many employers in aerospace and defense value credentials such as a Project Management Professional certification or a Six Sigma certification. Gaining experience in Florida's dominant industries, including healthcare operations, logistics, or defense contracting, strengthens a candidate's profile considerably.
How much do technical operations managers make in Florida?
Technical operations managers in Florida earn a median of about $168,470 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $100,390 for the lowest 10% to over $264,460 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire technical operations managers in Florida?
Employers hiring technical operations managers in Florida right now include LMI, CACI International, and Universal Orlando Resort, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's concentration of aerospace contractors, large hospital systems, and major logistics hubs means hiring tends to be consistent and spread across multiple metro areas throughout the year.
Which Florida cities have the most technical operations manager jobs?
Tampa, Miami, and Orlando account for the most technical operations manager openings in Florida. Miami drives volume through its logistics, international trade, and corporate headquarters activity, Orlando through its defense, simulation technology, and healthcare systems presence, and Tampa through its financial services operations and growing technology sector, each attracting employers that require ongoing technical operations leadership.
Are there remote technical operations manager jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since technical operations management often requires on-site oversight of facilities, teams, or infrastructure. About 38% of technical operations manager openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is a meaningful share. The parts of the role most likely to be remote include vendor coordination, reporting, and process documentation, while plant-level or facilities-focused positions remain predominantly on-site.
How can I get hired as a technical operations manager in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a technical operations coordinator or operations analyst role at a large Florida employer and building toward a manager title from there. Florida's aerospace and defense contractors, including those concentrated around Orlando and the Space Coast, regularly hire operations associates and project coordinators at the entry level. AdventHealth, HCA Florida, and similar large healthcare systems offer operations management development tracks. Earning a Project Management Professional certification or a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt credential before applying gives candidates with limited experience a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to technical operations manager jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to technical operations manager jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across industries including aerospace, healthcare, logistics, and technology. Search the listings for roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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