Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Washington
Technical Operations Manager jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with the state's market among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, cloud infrastructure, logistics, and semiconductor manufacturing, with openings from mid-level coordinator to senior director. Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond anchor the majority of hiring, where employers such as Boeing, Amazon, and Microsoft maintain large operational footprints that generate consistent technical operations manager roles. Process optimization, infrastructure reliability, and supply chain operations are the most in-demand specializations across Washington's major industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to provide leadership for our avionics development lab operations team. In this role, you will drive test lab and test equipment readiness planning through execution, including: qualification schedules and dependencies, hardware and software deliverables, test case development, test readiness reviews, mechanical GSE support, test rack support, and venue logistics coordination. You will influence lab facility design and operations while managing work streams across internal and external teams, proactively addressing risks to the critical path, removing roadblocks through stakeholder coordination and escalation, and tracking actions to closure.
This is an individual contributor role with broad organizational influence. Your technical domain knowledge, program management fundamentals, and trusted partnerships will enable you to drive organizational alignment and help teams deliver faster with higher quality.
This position requires direct technical experience developing and testing relevant systems. You will create and drive high-level strategic initiatives, but will also roll up your sleeves and contribute directly in lab operations, test equipment design and maintenance strategy and execution.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
- Act as first point of contact for technical lab operations (logistics, metrology, test)
- Manage and develop critical suppliers, contract manufacturers, and 3rd party test houses that support the development and maintenance of avionics test equipment
- Own program management lifecycle (design, schedule, procurement, deployment, deprecation) for test lab infrastructure
- Develop mechanisms to track avionics test infrastructure stakeholders, requirements, and schedule readiness
- Work with engineers to understand technical issues impeding the critical path in real time, pull in the correct stakeholders for resolution, escalate blockers, and synthesize information into data for leadership consumption (overall status, help needed, and critical path impacts)
- Draft and maintain an operations budget, including a 3 year plan that predicts operations expense and capital expense to meet program goals
- Maintain key performance indices (equipment utilization, asset calibration, etc.) related to lab operations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 3+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
- Experience influencing senior leaders/stakeholders
- Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
- Experience owning and driving large-scale cross-functional programs
- Experience with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experience communicating results to senior leadership, or experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
- Experience with space hardware in a design or manufacturing environment
- Experience in test engineering or systems engineering
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Redmond - 127,100.00 - 172,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to provide leadership for our avionics development lab operations team. In this role, you will drive test lab and test equipment readiness planning through execution, including: qualification schedules and dependencies, hardware and software deliverables, test case development, test readiness reviews, mechanical GSE support, test rack support, and venue logistics coordination. You will influence lab facility design and operations while managing work streams across internal and external teams, proactively addressing risks to the critical path, removing roadblocks through stakeholder coordination and escalation, and tracking actions to closure.
This is an individual contributor role with broad organizational influence. Your technical domain knowledge, program management fundamentals, and trusted partnerships will enable you to drive organizational alignment and help teams deliver faster with higher quality.
This position requires direct technical experience developing and testing relevant systems. You will create and drive high-level strategic initiatives, but will also roll up your sleeves and contribute directly in lab operations, test equipment design and maintenance strategy and execution.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
- Act as first point of contact for technical lab operations (logistics, metrology, test)
- Manage and develop critical suppliers, contract manufacturers, and 3rd party test houses that support the development and maintenance of avionics test equipment
- Own program management lifecycle (design, schedule, procurement, deployment, deprecation) for test lab infrastructure
- Develop mechanisms to track avionics test infrastructure stakeholders, requirements, and schedule readiness
- Work with engineers to understand technical issues impeding the critical path in real time, pull in the correct stakeholders for resolution, escalate blockers, and synthesize information into data for leadership consumption (overall status, help needed, and critical path impacts)
- Draft and maintain an operations budget, including a 3 year plan that predicts operations expense and capital expense to meet program goals
- Maintain key performance indices (equipment utilization, asset calibration, etc.) related to lab operations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 3+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
- Experience influencing senior leaders/stakeholders
- Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
- Experience owning and driving large-scale cross-functional programs
- Experience with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experience communicating results to senior leadership, or experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
- Experience with space hardware in a design or manufacturing environment
- Experience in test engineering or systems engineering
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Redmond - 127,100.00 - 172,000.00 USD annually
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Technical Operations Manager Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
- H&R Block21
- Amazon13
- Amazon Web Services2
- SpaceX1
- Microsoft1
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical operations manager jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, computer science, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of experience managing technical teams or complex operational systems
- Demonstrated experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Proficiency with enterprise operations tools, ERP systems, or cloud infrastructure platforms
- Strong cross-functional project management skills with experience leading multi-team initiatives
- Experience in aerospace, cloud services, logistics, or semiconductor manufacturing preferred by Washington employers
Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical operations manager in Washington?
Most technical operations managers in Washington begin with a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, operations management, or a closely related field. Washington does not require a state-issued license specific to this role. Employers in Seattle and the Eastside typically expect candidates to progress through technical or operations analyst roles before moving into management, often adding a PMP certification or Lean Six Sigma credential to compete for senior positions.
How much do technical operations managers make in Washington?
Technical operations managers in Washington earn a median of about $209,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $130,010 for the lowest 10% to over $327,300 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire technical operations managers in Washington?
Employers hiring technical operations managers in Washington right now include H&R Block, Amazon, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's concentration of aerospace, cloud computing, and advanced manufacturing employers means demand for this role is spread across both large enterprise headquarters and major government contract operations in the Puget Sound region.
Which Washington cities have the most technical operations manager jobs?
Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue have the most technical operations manager openings in Washington. Seattle drives the largest share of listings through its dense concentration of technology and logistics companies, while Bellevue and Redmond contribute heavily due to the corporate campuses and engineering centers that major cloud and software employers maintain there.
Are there remote technical operations manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical roles because technical operations management often involves on-site oversight of infrastructure, facilities, or production systems. About 0% of technical operations manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote work most available in the planning, reporting, and vendor coordination aspects of the role rather than in hands-on facility or systems management.
How can I get hired as a technical operations manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an operations coordinator or technical program coordinator role first. Large Washington employers such as Boeing and Amazon run structured rotational and associate program manager tracks that bring in candidates from adjacent roles like IT support, logistics coordination, or quality assurance. Building a PMP certification or completing a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course strengthens early applications, and targeting operations analyst openings at Eastside technology companies is a practical way to gain the credentialing that Washington employers expect before promoting into management.
Where can I find and apply to technical operations manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to technical operations manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, and other Washington locations. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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