Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Illinois

Technical Operations Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare systems, and financial technology across experience levels from entry-level operations coordinators moving into management through senior and director-level roles. Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford lead hiring volume, anchored by employers like Caterpillar, Abbott Laboratories, and United Airlines, each maintaining large Illinois operations that require technical operations managers to oversee complex infrastructure, production workflows, and cross-functional teams. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois include IT infrastructure operations, manufacturing process management, and supply chain operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles9
Top employerGEICO
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring6
Work type67% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree in engineering

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Cybersecurity Operations Technical Lead
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Cybersecurity Operations Technical Lead
Titan Technologies
O'Fallon, Illinois
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Cybersecurity Operations Technical Lead
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Cybersecurity Operations Technical Lead
GCyber
Scott AFB, Illinois
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
Master's degree
51-200

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Supervisor Laboratory Technical Operations- Histology and Electron Microscopy
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Supervisor Laboratory Technical Operations- Histology and Electron Microscopy
Advocate Aurora Health
Park Ridge, Illinois
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$41.1 - $61.65/hr
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
10,000+

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Technical Operations Project Lead
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Technical Operations Project Lead
Maverick Tech
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$41.11 - $55.53/hr
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Summer 2027 Technical Engineering Intern-Operations - Braceville, IL
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Summer 2027 Technical Engineering Intern-Operations - Braceville, IL
Constellation Energy
Braceville, Illinois
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
10,000+

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Technical Operations Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
4 jobs
Gurnee
1 job
O'Fallon
1 job
Scott AFB
1 job
Braceville
1 job
Park Ridge
1 job

Technical Operations Manager Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

GEICO1 open role
Ansera1 open role
GCyber1 open role

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, operations management, or a related field
  • Five or more years of progressively responsible technical operations or engineering experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams in manufacturing, logistics, or technology environments
  • Proficiency with ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle and operational performance metrics
  • Project Management Professional certification or equivalent credential preferred by most Illinois employers
  • Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen

Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical operations manager in Illinois?

The typical Illinois path starts with a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, information technology, or a closely related field, followed by several years in technical or operations roles before moving into management. Illinois employers in manufacturing and healthcare often prefer candidates who have completed a Project Management Professional certification or a Lean Six Sigma credential. Large Illinois industries like food processing, industrial equipment, and healthcare systems regularly promote from within their technical and engineering teams.

How much do technical operations managers make in Illinois?

Technical operations managers in Illinois earn a median of about $171,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,350 for the lowest 10% to over $273,500 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire technical operations managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring technical operations managers in Illinois right now include GEICO, Ansera, and GCyber, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major logistics hubs, and large hospital networks means openings appear consistently across sectors rather than clustering in a single industry.

Which Illinois cities have the most technical operations manager jobs?

Chicago, Gurnee, and O'Fallon have the most technical operations manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters, financial technology firms, and large hospital systems, while Peoria benefits from Caterpillar's global operations presence and Rockford draws hiring from its established manufacturing and aerospace supply-chain base.

Are there remote technical operations manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're relatively limited, since technical operations management often requires on-site oversight of equipment, facilities, or production teams. About 100% of technical operations manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options more common in IT operations and software infrastructure roles than in manufacturing or logistics. Hybrid schedules are more widely available than fully remote positions.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into an operations coordinator, technical analyst, or production supervisor role at a large Illinois employer and building management exposure from there. Companies like Caterpillar, Advocate Health Care, and Boeing's Illinois facilities run rotational or associate programs that bring in candidates from adjacent roles in engineering, quality assurance, or IT support. Earning a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or a PMP certification significantly strengthens a candidacy when direct management experience is thin.

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

You can find and apply to technical operations manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Illinois employers. Search the available roles, find ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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