Technology Lead Jobs

Explore Technology Lead jobs for experienced professionals ready to guide technical teams, shape technology strategy, and deliver complex initiatives. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including leadership roles across software engineering, IT, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise architecture.

What Does a Technology Lead Do?

Technology Leads connect business priorities with technical execution. Depending on the organization, they may lead engineers, set technical standards, oversee system design, coordinate delivery, and partner with product, operations, and executive stakeholders. The role can combine hands-on technical work with team leadership and cross-functional decision-making.

Common Technology Lead Responsibilities

  • Guide the design, development, and maintenance of technology platforms and products.
  • Set architecture, quality, security, and engineering practices for a team or program.
  • Translate business needs into technical roadmaps, requirements, and delivery plans.
  • Mentor technical professionals and coordinate work across teams.
  • Assess technology risks, improve system performance, and support reliable operations.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for deep experience in a technical specialty, a record of delivering complex projects, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and nontechnical partners. Relevant skills may include software development, cloud platforms, systems architecture, data engineering, cybersecurity, agile delivery, technical planning, and people leadership. Requirements vary by industry and the scope of the role.

Find Technology Lead Opportunities on Ladders

Browse Technology Lead openings and related senior technology roles on Ladders. Compare responsibilities, required experience, and compensation details to find opportunities aligned with your expertise and leadership goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

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$110K - $130K *

Champion financial planning and cost management for modernization programs, ensuring compliance and viability through effective forecasting and Earned Value Management. Collaborate with project teams...

Radford, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the enterprise Program Management Office, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment across divisions. You'll mentor project managers, oversee governance, and enhance project...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at a leading tech firm by developing scalable, cloud-native APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance core offerings and lead discussions on software architecture, e...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$151K - $252K *

Shape commercial strategies and contract terms for nuclear projects, ensuring alignment with market trends and risk management. Collaborate with teams to drive successful contract negotiations and del...

Atlanta, GARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Engage in technical leadership and project management to develop industry standards and reports. Collaborate with working groups to drive best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Champion strategic growth by leading M&A initiatives, conducting financial analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful transactions and enhance corporate capabilities...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $175K *

Transform engineering projects by integrating multi-disciplinary teams, enhancing depot support, and driving strategic improvements. Collaborate with leadership and product teams to ensure compliance...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $243K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, support agile processes, and drive successful project outco...

Littleton, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading product management efforts. Drive innovation and strategy while mentoring a team to enhance software solutions that improve patient outcomes and op...

Georgia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion the execution of AI initiatives across the enterprise by overseeing project governance, planning, and cross-functional coordination, driving effective delivery from concept to measurable outc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $117K *

Accelerate our Marketing Technology initiatives by leading complex programs, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, and driving continuous improvement across the MarTech landscape through effec...

Ohio, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes and managing a dynamic team. Drive supplier relationships, enhance inventory strategies, and ensure cost-effective purchasing to meet organizational...

Brillion, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Empower global business practices by leading diverse project teams in innovative industries. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success through effective management and integration of cut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$221K - $387K *

Lead the charge in adapting global AI product strategies to local markets, ensuring commercial success through tailored solutions, effective sales enablement, and customer engagement. Drive innovation...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $148K *

Lead the charge in overseeing IT project management for cloud migrations, ensuring effective communication and governance while driving project success and stakeholder alignment in a dynamic environme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $193K *

Lead the successful delivery of SAP implementation projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project profitability. Manage resources, timelines, and quality assurance while cultivating strong client...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $218K *

Champion user-centered information experiences by leading a distributed team to create impactful technical documentation and content strategies that enhance customer and developer engagement across mu...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic model audit team, enhancing financial modelling processes while driving strategic growth and innovation across projects, all while fostering a collaborative and high...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare technology by developing and maintaining our Electronic Health Record platform using Ruby. Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $100K *

Join our dynamic team as a Technical Delivery Manager, overseeing AI-driven project delivery across diverse digital platforms. Ensure timely, high-quality outputs while leveraging innovative technolog...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead customer engagement through technical discovery and deployment, integrating AI solutions while collaborating with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams. Drive implementation efficiency and bridge...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$153K - $207K *

Join a team that's redefining technical recruiting by leading full-cycle efforts while mentoring a dedicated team. Collaborate with engineering, product, and design leaders to attract top talent and e...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $243K *

Transform product innovation by leading AI-driven strategies and experiments, collaborating across teams to enhance software solutions and improve employee experiences in a dynamic, fast-paced environ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the administration and development of core business systems, focusing on ServiceNow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that enhance operations, service, and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $149K *

Drive impactful solutions as a key liaison between business needs and technical teams, translating complex requirements into actionable insights. Collaborate across functions to enhance system integra...

Glendale, AZRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Technology Lead?question toggle

    A Technology Lead is a senior technical professional who guides technology decisions and delivery for a team, product, or initiative. The role may include architecture, project coordination, mentoring, and hands-on technical work.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Technology Lead jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek substantial experience in a relevant technical field, a history of delivering complex projects, strong communication skills, and the ability to guide teams. Some roles also require specialized platform, industry, or people-management experience.

  • What industries hire Technology Leads?question toggle

    Technology Leads work across industries such as software, financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, telecommunications, and consulting. Organizations hire them to lead engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise technology initiatives.

  • Do Technology Lead jobs involve people management?question toggle

    Some Technology Lead roles include direct reports and performance management, while others focus on technical leadership, mentoring, and coordination without formal people-management duties. Review each job description for the specific scope.

  • What salary range can I find for Technology Lead jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actual compensation for Technology Lead positions varies based on location, industry, experience, and role responsibilities.