Technical Support Manager Jobs

Technical Support Managers lead teams that help customers and employees resolve complex technology issues. They combine technical knowledge with people leadership, operational planning, and a focus on reliable service. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find Technical Support Manager roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Technical Support Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by company and industry, but these managers typically oversee support teams, set service standards, and ensure issues are resolved efficiently. They may manage escalations, monitor service-level agreements, improve support processes, and coordinate with engineering, product, IT, and customer success teams. Many also contribute to hiring, coaching, workforce planning, and reporting on support performance.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience managing technical support or service desk teams, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with ticketing systems, IT service management practices, customer support platforms, and performance metrics can be valuable. Depending on the role, knowledge of cloud services, networking, cybersecurity, or enterprise software may also be important. Successful managers balance technical judgment with empathy and clear decision-making.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Technical Support Managers work across technology companies, financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and other sectors that rely on dependable technical service. With experience, professionals may progress to senior support leadership, director of technical support, customer experience, service delivery, or IT operations roles. The best-fit opportunity depends on team size, product complexity, customer base, and the manager’s preferred balance of hands-on technical work and organizational leadership.

Find Technical Support Manager Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare leadership opportunities, and identify positions that align with your technical background and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Lead the software development lifecycle, ensuring optimal system performance and risk mitigation. Collaborate with program management to identify technical requirements and dependencies, driving succe...

Merrifield, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $105K *

Lead a dynamic team of Field Engineers to optimize post-sales technical services, ensuring seamless installations and exceptional support for mission-critical audio recording solutions in public safet...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $135K *

Collaborate to drive technical issue resolution and enhance support systems while serving enterprise clients across our AI platform, ensuring seamless communication and operational excellence in a fas...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $110K *

Lead the charge in providing advanced remote technical support for complex security systems. Serve as a senior technical authority, mentoring junior engineers and resolving critical issues across ente...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $205K *

Innovate with us to lead global Technical Support Engineering operations, enhancing customer experience through effective problem-solving, operational excellence, and team development. Drive continuou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $147K *

Lead the charge in change management initiatives, leveraging advanced expertise to influence project outcomes and enhance operational processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive qualit...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $107K *

Join us to develop and manage educational resources that enhance Commercial readiness across clinical data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex information into acti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $151K *

Take ownership of the Knowledge & Enablement function, driving strategy and execution to enhance self-service effectiveness and agent performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure imp...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $145K *

Champion customer success by resolving complex technical issues as a Principal Engineer. Drive personalized support and enhance service processes in a fast-paced environment, ensuring optimal performa...

Austin, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $115K *

Lead and enhance IT support services, ensuring efficient incident management and asset lifecycle oversight. Drive team performance and service excellence while collaborating with cross-functional part...

Utah, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in resolving complex technical issues, enhancing support processes, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve product functionality and customer satisfaction in a dynamic B2B...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $246K *

Lead the charge in driving technical sales effectiveness and team development. Oversee a skilled team supporting complex infrastructure solutions, enhancing customer engagement, and fostering collabor...

Morrisville, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive customer support excellence by managing a frontline team to ensure timely resolutions, operational efficiency, and a culture of continuous improvement, paving the way for stellar service in heal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining technical support for enterprise customers. You'll own escalations, advocate for clients, and build scalable processes while collaborating with engineering to enhance our...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $125K *

Oversee and enhance Support Desk operations, leading a team to ensure timely, high-quality responses. Collaborate across departments to optimize service delivery and drive continuous improvement in a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing field installation activities, ensuring safety and quality while coordinating with project managers and stakeholders to drive successful project execution and adherence t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead IT support initiatives to ensure optimal performance of bot infrastructure. Manage setup, monitoring, and uptime of machines while growing a dedicated team within the Customer Success division. D...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring optimal performance of critical communications systems. Leverage technical expertise to resolve issues, enhance service delivery, and drive customer satisfaction w...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Transform the technical department by leading a team, ensuring quality control, and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective management and support. Drive operational excellence while fosteri...

Fishers, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to discover, define, and deliver solutions that empower enterprise customers to effectively deploy and manage our FME Platform. Drive road...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Elevate team performance and delivery by leading a technical group, setting clear expectations, providing mentorship, and managing project needs while ensuring quality and employee development in a dy...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by bridging Support and Engineering teams, analyzing complex client issues, and ensuring effective resolutions. Own escalations from start to finish, enhancing collaboration and deliv...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $100K *

Manage a dynamic Customer Support team, driving service quality and operational efficiency. Oversee daily operations, enhance performance metrics, and implement automation to elevate customer satisfac...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $199K *

Strategize and optimize marketing technology architecture and integrations. Drive platform health and feature development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to build robust solutions that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize device lifecycle management by leading performance, strategy, and vendor relations. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance merchant services while driving cost efficiency and...

St. Louis, MORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Technical Support Manager do?question toggle

    A Technical Support Manager leads support professionals who diagnose and resolve technical issues. The role commonly includes managing escalations, setting service standards, tracking performance, improving processes, and coordinating with other departments.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Technical Support Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for experience in technical support or IT service operations, people-management ability, strong communication skills, and familiarity with support tools and service metrics. Some positions also require expertise in a particular technology, industry, or product.

  • What skills are important for a Technical Support Manager?question toggle

    Important skills include team leadership, customer communication, troubleshooting, escalation management, process improvement, and data-informed decision-making. Technical requirements vary based on the employer’s products and infrastructure.

  • Where do Technical Support Managers work?question toggle

    They work in many industries, including software and technology, telecommunications, healthcare, financial services, and enterprise IT. Organizations with complex products or large support operations may have dedicated technical support management teams.

  • How can I find $100,000+ Technical Support Manager jobs?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted professional opportunities and review listings for compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications. Ladders focuses on jobs paying $100,000 or more.