Explore IT Team Manager Jobs

IT Team Managers lead the people, systems, and projects that keep organizations’ technology running smoothly. They guide technical teams, align IT operations with business priorities, and help deliver secure, reliable services. Explore vetted IT Team Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does an IT Team Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization and specialty, but commonly include managing and developing IT staff, setting priorities, overseeing projects and service delivery, coordinating with business leaders, and monitoring performance, budgets, and risks. Managers may lead teams focused on infrastructure, service desk operations, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, or software development.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a blend of technical knowledge and leadership experience. Useful capabilities include team development, project and vendor management, budgeting, incident response, communication, and strategic planning. Familiarity with relevant platforms, IT service management practices, security requirements, and frameworks may also be important. Requirements vary by role and employer.

IT Team Manager Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, scope of responsibility, team size, and technical specialization. Many senior IT management roles offer six-figure compensation, though pay varies. Ladders focuses on professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore roles that match their goals.

Find Your Next IT Leadership Role

Browse IT Team Manager openings on Ladders to find opportunities across industries and areas of technology. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then focus your search on roles that fit your leadership experience and career plans.

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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering and modernizing enterprise infrastructure services, managing teams that support Windows, VMware, and Citrix environments, ensuring operational stability and excellence wh...

Connecticut, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving agile execution across product and engineering teams, managing digital product launches and enhancing client value through innovative solutions. Collaborate cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive the evolution of a cutting-edge CI/CD platform, integrating AI tools and leading a team of DevOps engineers. Own production releases and implement modern delivery practices to enhance software d...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$500K+*

Drive end-to-end delivery across technology streams, leading cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, transparency, and success in high-visibility projects. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage...

Edison, NJRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $129K *

Join us to oversee daily IT operations for critical Public Safety systems. Lead a team, enhance service quality, and ensure compliance while collaborating with various stakeholders to implement upgrad...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-impact project management services, overseeing a remote PMO team to ensure alignment with organizational goals, while driving stakeholder communication and adapting...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading technology integration for M&A, ensuring seamless execution from due diligence to stabilization. Drive cross-functional collaboration and deliver predictable outcomes wh...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team in managing project lifecycles by applying proven methodologies. You will lead diverse project teams, enhance client satisfaction, and promote continuous improvement while driving...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining workplace dynamics by integrating AI into daily operations. You'll drive strategic and tactical initiatives, enhancing employee capabilities and fostering a culture of co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity and IT programs across compliance, cloud, and application security. Collaborate with teams to implement secure practices in a hands-on role while driving ini...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive IT quality and compliance initiatives, managing audits and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Collaborate with global teams to enhance operational performance and support career develop...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of network engineers to design, implement, and secure cloud and hybrid network infrastructures, ensuring reliability and scalability while mentoring staff and driving process improvements...

Tallahassee, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a skilled agile team focused on the ServiceNow Platform, ensuring efficient delivery of enterprise service management solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize and...

Wilmington, DERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex technical programs into successful outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering collaboration among engineering, product, and business partners...

San Diego, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform internal technology strategy and oversight, leading a remote team in governance, AI adoption, and service management to enhance infrastructure and employee experience while ensuring complian...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform architecture strategy in a leading healthcare organization, driving innovation and collaboration across IT infrastructure while ensuring alignment with business and regulatory standards...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $180K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex software development initiatives, driving Agile sprint teams, and ensuring seamless integration of web services and databases to meet organizational goals while e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $174K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic database operations team. With over a decade of experience, guide strategic database infrastructure initiatives, ensure system reliability, and foster a cult...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining IT leadership, ensuring robust security and operational excellence across global platforms while driving innovation and growth at scale through strategic technology solut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $155K *

Oversee project management operations, ensuring adherence to methodologies while fostering team development and collaboration. Drive successful project outcomes through strong leadership and relations...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $107K *

Drive project success by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications. Ensure strategic initiatives align with business goals while fostering operational...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Champion client success by leading complex implementations, managing risks, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to deliver projects on time while maintaining hi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful IT project delivery in a multi-site healthcare environment. Lead complex transformations, enhance governance, and foster stakeholder collaboration while ensuring tangible business outc...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...

Toronto, ONRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, driving innovation and product development while ensuring quality and efficiency in facility design and technical support for sales initiatives...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is an IT Team Manager?question toggle

    An IT Team Manager leads a technology team and coordinates its work, people, and resources to support an organization’s systems and business needs.

  • What does an IT Team Manager do day to day?question toggle

    Typical duties include setting team priorities, coaching employees, overseeing projects and IT services, coordinating with stakeholders, managing budgets or vendors, and addressing operational risks.

  • What qualifications are commonly needed for IT Team Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly value relevant IT experience, prior team leadership, communication and project management skills, and technical knowledge aligned with the team’s specialty. Specific education, certifications, and experience requirements vary.

  • How much do IT Team Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, industry, experience, specialty, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; consult individual listings for compensation information.

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    Search Ladders for IT Team Manager openings and review listings for salary, responsibilities, location, and qualifications.