Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Texas

Technical Operations Manager jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with deep concentrations in energy, defense and aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, and logistics across a market that ranks among the most active in the country for this role at every level from associate through senior director. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin drive the bulk of hiring, where employers like ExxonMobil, Lockheed Martin, and Samsung Austin Semiconductor rely on technical operations managers to keep complex facilities and supply chains running. The highest-demand specialties are process optimization, manufacturing operations, and infrastructure and facilities management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles40
Top employerArganteal
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring13
Work type50% Remote
Top industryEnergy

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Sunbelt Solomon
Operations Technical Trainer
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Sunbelt Solomon
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Operations Technical Trainer
Sunbelt Solomon
Temple, Texas
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
On-Site
501-1,000

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American Airlines
Commodity Manager, Technical Operations Repair Orders
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Commodity Manager, Technical Operations Repair Orders
American Airlines
Fort Worth, Texas
Business Operations
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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GXC Inc
Technical Operations Administrator
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GXC Inc
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Technical Operations Administrator
GXC Inc
Texas
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
Remote (US)
Experience equivalent to degree accepted

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United Airlines
Senior Production Controller - Technical Operations
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United Airlines
Added 5d ago
Senior Production Controller - Technical Operations
United Airlines
Houston, Texas
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$90k - $117k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Technical Operations Specialist
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Technical Operations Specialist
DALLAS ONE SOLUTIONS
Carrollton, Texas
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in food science

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Technical Operations Manager Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
7 jobs
Houston
7 jobs
San Antonio
3 jobs
Fort Worth
2 jobs
Frisco
1 job
Temple
1 job
Coppell
1 job
Amarillo
1 job

Technical Operations Manager Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

Arganteal
Arganteal5 open roles
Tesla
Tesla4 open roles
Amazon
Amazon3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a closely related technical field
  • Five or more years of progressive operations experience in a technical or industrial environment
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating with engineering and production
  • Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and Texas workplace compliance requirements
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and operational reporting tools
  • PMP, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Lean certification strongly preferred by Texas employers

Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical operations manager in Texas?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or operations management combined with several years of hands-on technical or production experience. Texas does not require a state-issued license specifically for this management role, though engineers in certain fields may hold a Texas PE license issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Certifications like PMP or Lean Six Sigma consistently strengthen candidacy with Texas employers.

How much do technical operations managers make in Texas?

Technical operations managers in Texas earn a median of about $171,530 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $106,390 for the lowest 10% to over $277,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire technical operations managers in Texas?

Employers hiring technical operations managers in Texas right now include Arganteal, Tesla, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of energy companies, defense contractors, and semiconductor fabs means large industrial and technology employers account for a significant share of openings across the state.

Which Texas cities have the most technical operations manager jobs?

Austin, Dallas, and Houston have the most technical operations manager openings in Texas. Houston dominates on the strength of its energy and petrochemical industry, Dallas-Fort Worth draws hiring from defense, logistics, and corporate headquarters, and Austin's semiconductor and technology manufacturing sector, anchored by major chip fabrication facilities, generates consistent demand.

Are there remote technical operations manager jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. The role typically requires direct oversight of facilities, equipment, or production teams, making fully remote work uncommon. About 56% of technical operations manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and when remote work is available it usually covers administrative, reporting, and planning functions rather than floor or plant responsibilities.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into an operations coordinator, production supervisor, or field technician role first and building toward management from there. Large Texas energy companies and defense contractors like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin run structured rotational and leadership development programs that take high-performing individual contributors into operations management. A PMP or Lean Six Sigma White Belt credential demonstrates readiness and is attainable before landing a first management title.

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

You can find and apply to technical operations manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across energy, defense, manufacturing, and technology sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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