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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$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative DCS solutions for Life Sciences. Serve as the technical expert, driving automation strategies and ensuring compliance with regulations to support growth and ex...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $150K *

Elevate your career by managing our Enterprise platform, driving operational efficiency, and enhancing business processes through innovative technology solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to gath...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives that engage IT and enterprise buyers. Drive value creation, develop go-to-market strategies, and build cross-functional teams to enhance market presen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $171K *

Join a team that's focused on driving financial optimization and transforming commercial strategies. Lead efforts in budget management, contract performance, and risk mitigation while collaborating ac...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading IT security initiatives, assessing risks, and driving remediation efforts across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive sales of suspension products in the defense sector. Leverage your technical expertise to build relationships with key military contractors and expand market presence w...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $88K *

Accelerate progress at expanding customer accounts by driving annual recurring revenue and enhancing retention through structured sales strategies and digital engagement, while managing a high-volume...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Champion the evolution of our Degree Progress product by leading a technical team to integrate advanced algorithms, ensuring reliability and scalability while delivering trusted outcomes for students...

San Mateo, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $205K *

Lead the charge in delivering client-focused mainframe solutions. Oversee diverse projects, manage teams, and leverage strategic insights to enhance hardware and software lifecycle management while fo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the strategy and roadmap for Bot Management solutions, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and deliver effective cyberse...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $193K *

Shape the future of operational systems by leading engineering teams to develop innovative, secure, and scalable solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive operational excellence across bus...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing leadership and organizational capabilities through innovative learning solutions. This role focuses on translating business strategies into engaging developme...

Bellevue, WARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative Java applications by developing, testing, and optimizing software solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and ensure continuous improvement through the latest indus...

Montreal, QCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in developing competitive bid strategies and managing cross-functional teams to ensure timely and compliant proposal submissions, while optimizing processes and enhancing outcomes for...

South Carolina, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team focused on data analysis and reporting. Oversee the development of reporting tools, ensure data integrity, and identify process optimization opportunitie...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $180K *

Transform identity governance at scale by leading the SailPoint ISC platform. Drive strategy, architecture, and compliance across global operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to e...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $181K *

Champion impactful technical product strategies, driving customer and business outcomes by collaborating with diverse stakeholders to prioritize solutions, enhance platform performance, and ensure sea...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Help us shape the future of healthcare identity management by leading projects, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive success and foster gro...

Oregon, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate financial leadership by driving strategic analysis, managing budgets, and enhancing operational processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals and optimize financ...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $175K *

Join us to develop scalable full-stack applications using React, TypeScript, and Java. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and contribute to best practices in a cloud-native microservi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $248K *

Transform your career by leading technical solutions globally, guiding customers through complex evaluations, and empowering teams with essential training and tools to scale operations effectively...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $248K *

Lead the charge in delivering top-tier pre-sales technical solutions, driving customer engagements, and creating robust enablement tools to scale field operations across diverse regions and enterprise...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $248K *

Lead technical evaluations and deployments, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to empower field operations and deliver actionable security insights, enh...

Boston, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $95K *

Engineer secure enterprise infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards an...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to fostering a total quality culture while driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead quality management efforts to enhance product standards and oper...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.