Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

Technical Operations Manager jobs in Massachusetts concentrate in life sciences, defense technology, and advanced manufacturing, with the Boston metro, Cambridge, and Worcester serving as the state's primary hiring centers. Employers such as Raytheon Technologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Massachusetts General Hospital regularly seek technical operations managers to lead complex operational functions across regulated and high-stakes environments. Demand is strongest in biotech and medtech operations, defense systems management, and hospital or clinical operations, with roles ranging from mid-level team leads to senior directors overseeing multi-site functions. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top employerH&R Block
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring22
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryElectronics

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Anduril
Technical Operations Engineer
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Technical Operations Engineer
Anduril
Waltham, Massachusetts
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$146k - $194k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
501-1,000

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Quanterix
Consultant - Technical Excellence & Scientific Operations
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Consultant - Technical Excellence & Scientific Operations
Quanterix
Bedford, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$91.35 - $106/hr
Master's degree in molecular biology
201-500

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NetApp
Sr. Technical Program Mgr
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Sr. Technical Program Mgr
NetApp
Waltham, Massachusetts
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$170k - $253k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Senior Director, Business Operations Lead – Small Molecule, Commercial Manufacturing and Technical Operations
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Senior Director, Business Operations Lead – Small Molecule, Commercial Manufacturing and Technical Operations
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Boston, Massachusetts
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$218k - $328k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
5,001-10,000

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Vor Bio
Associate Director Drug Product Technical Operations
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Associate Director Drug Product Technical Operations
Vor Bio
Boston, Massachusetts
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$170k - $195k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Technical Operations Manager Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
6 jobs
Waltham
3 jobs
Athol
1 job
Natick
1 job
Quincy
1 job
Saugus
1 job
Bedford
1 job
Holyoke
1 job
Norwood
1 job

Technical Operations Manager Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

  • H&R Block
    H&R Block16
  • Anduril
    Anduril2
  • Zoox
    Zoox1
  • NetApp
    NetApp1
  • Intuvie
    Intuvie1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a closely related technical field
  • Five or more years of technical operations or engineering management experience in Massachusetts industries
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams in regulated environments such as biotech or defense
  • Proficiency with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or ISO quality management systems
  • Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor oversight
  • Experience with compliance frameworks relevant to Massachusetts regulated industries, such as FDA or DoD standards

Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical operations manager in Massachusetts?

Most technical operations managers in Massachusetts start with a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or a related technical discipline, then build experience in roles like process engineer, operations analyst, or team lead. Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license for the role itself, but credentials like a Project Management Professional certification or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt carry strong weight with Massachusetts employers in biotech, defense, and healthcare manufacturing. Advancing into management typically follows several years of demonstrated technical leadership in a regulated environment.

How much do technical operations managers make in Massachusetts?

Technical operations managers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $214,960 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $134,390 for the lowest 10% to over $308,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire technical operations managers in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts technical operations manager roles are posted by H&R Block, Anduril, and Zoox and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of life sciences companies, defense contractors, and academic medical centers means demand for technical operations managers remains consistent across multiple industries throughout the year.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most technical operations manager jobs?

Boston, Waltham, and Massachusetts lead Massachusetts for technical operations manager openings. Greater Boston and Cambridge anchor the market through their dense clusters of biotech firms, hospitals, and defense contractors, while Worcester draws additional demand from medical device manufacturers and regional healthcare systems that run significant operational functions outside the main metro.

Are there remote technical operations manager jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they are limited, since the role typically requires on-site oversight of facilities, equipment, staff, or regulated production environments. About 83% of technical operations manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote availability concentrated mostly in strategic planning, vendor management, or program oversight functions that do not require a physical presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into the role from an adjacent technical position such as process engineer, quality assurance specialist, or manufacturing coordinator at a Massachusetts life sciences or defense employer. Large organizations like Biogen, Raytheon, and Beth Israel Lahey Health run rotational programs and associate operations roles that develop candidates without direct management experience. Earning a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or completing a project management certificate through a Massachusetts institution like Northeastern University strengthens an application, and taking on team lead or project coordinator responsibilities in a current role accelerates the transition.

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

You can find and apply to technical operations manager jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Search the listings, identify the roles that fit your background and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that match your experience and location preferences.

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