Technology Director Jobs in Illinois

Technology Director jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in enterprise technology, financial services, healthcare IT, and manufacturing systems across experience levels from emerging leaders through senior executives. Chicago leads hiring volume by a wide margin, with Naperville and Peoria rounding out the major markets, and established employers such as Allstate, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Caterpillar consistently seek technology directors to oversee infrastructure, digital transformation, and IT strategy. The most in-demand specialties include cybersecurity leadership, cloud architecture oversight, and enterprise application management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles52
Top employerAbbVie
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring13
Work type71% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Aon
Strategy Technology Actuarial Pricing Associate Director
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Strategy Technology Actuarial Pricing Associate Director
Aon
Chicago, Illinois
Educational Administration
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
$180k - $200k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Aon
Strategy and Technology Actuarial Director
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Strategy and Technology Actuarial Director
Aon
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Business Strategy
Partnerships & Business Development
$150k - $180k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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Information Technology Senior Management Forum
Director, Product Management, Card Technology
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Director, Product Management, Card Technology
Information Technology Senior Management Forum
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Business Strategy
Partnerships & Business Development
$210k - $239k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Humana
Director Technology Solutions
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Director Technology Solutions
Humana
Chicago, Illinois
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$172k - $237k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Capital One
Director, Product Management, Card Technology
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Director, Product Management, Card Technology
Capital One
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
Sales
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Technology Director Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

North Chicago
6 jobs
Springfield
2 jobs
Lisle
1 job
Quincy
1 job
Maywood
1 job
Kankakee
1 job
Deerfield
1 job
Oak Brook
1 job

Technology Director Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

AbbVie
AbbVie6 open roles
Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal6 open roles
Aon
Aon2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Law & Legal Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in technology director jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field required
  • Seven or more years of progressive IT leadership experience in complex organizational environments
  • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional technology teams and large-scale project portfolios
  • Experience aligning technology strategy with business objectives and executive stakeholders
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms, cybersecurity frameworks, and enterprise architecture standards
  • Strong vendor management and IT budget planning experience within regulated industries

Technology Director Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technology director in Illinois?

Most technology directors in Illinois reach the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems and a progression through IT management positions such as systems manager, IT manager, or infrastructure lead. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this role. Employers in Chicago's financial and healthcare sectors often favor candidates who also hold industry credentials such as PMP, CISSP, or ITIL certifications, which signal readiness for director-level responsibility.

How much do technology directors make in Illinois?

Technology directors 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 technology directors in Illinois?

Employers hiring technology directors in Illinois right now include AbbVie, Alvarez & Marsal, and Aon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters in the Chicago metro means large, established corporations in finance, insurance, and healthcare consistently post these openings at scale.

Which Illinois cities have the most technology director jobs?

Chicago, North Chicago, and Illinois have the most technology director openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it hosts a dense cluster of corporate headquarters, major health systems, and financial institutions that run large internal IT organizations, while Naperville and Peoria draw openings through manufacturing and regional enterprise employers that anchor technology leadership outside the city core.

Are there remote technology director jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than many leadership roles, because technology director work centers on strategy, vendor oversight, and team management that can be done remotely. About 76% of technology director openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting broader enterprise flexibility across the sector. The responsibilities most commonly performed remotely include IT governance, budgeting, and cross-team coordination, while data center oversight and on-site infrastructure projects typically require physical presence.

How can I get hired as a technology director in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is building a record as an IT project lead or team manager before targeting director roles. Large Illinois health systems such as Northwestern Medicine and Advocate Health often hire IT supervisors and program managers as developmental roles that feed into director pipelines. Pursuing a PMP certification or an MBA with a technology focus strengthens candidacy, and contributing to high-visibility infrastructure or digital transformation projects inside a current employer creates the leadership evidence Illinois hiring panels look for.

Where can I find and apply to technology director jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to technology director jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to each position.

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