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Technical Project Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

Technical Project Manager**----****Hiring Department:**Applied Research Laboratories**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt from ...

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for establishing project teams and providing overall direction for assigned technical projects - related to infrastructure or software - from initiation ...

Technical Project Manager

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$123K - $174K/yr

Vast is looking for a Technical Project Manager , reporting to the Senior Manager of Technical Projects, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of ...

MANTECH seeks a Technical Project Manager to join our team in Herndon, Virginia . The Technical Project Manager will drive the strategy, design, and execution of our core platform architecture and ...

Technical Project Manager Location: Miami, FL - Onsite/Hybrid Type: 6-month Contract-to-Hire Role Overview We are seeking a Technical Project Manager with strong leadership experience to oversee ...

Technical Project Manager Hinckley, IL Hybrid Position Summary We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives from early research and concept development through ...

TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER Reports to: Manager of Services FLSA Status: Exempt Job Summary The Technical Project Manager is responsible for developing and executing product delivery and implementation ...

The role in a nutshell We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager, with a track record ofdelivering complex technical projects, to guide and support our engineering teams. This role will ...

MANTECH seeks a Technical Project Manager to join our team in Herndon, Virginia . The Technical Project Manager will drive the strategy, design, and execution of our core platform architecture and ...

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How much do principal technical project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal technical project manager in the United States is $117,465.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,000.00 and $134,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Principal Technical Project Manager vs Technical Program Manager?

AspectPrincipal Technical Project ManagerTechnical Program Manager
CredentialsTypically requires PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certifications, along with technical expertiseOften holds PMP or similar certifications, with strong technical background
Work EnvironmentLeads complex projects across multiple teams, often in large organizationsCoordinates multiple related projects, focusing on program-level outcomes
Industry UsageCommon in tech, engineering, and large enterprise sectorsWidely used in tech, software development, and IT industries

The Principal Technical Project Manager focuses on leading individual, complex projects with technical depth, while the Technical Program Manager oversees multiple related projects to ensure program success. Both roles require strong project management skills and technical knowledge, but differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Principal Technical Project Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $117,465 per year, or $56.5 per hour.

Technical Project Manager

University of Texas

Austin, TX • On-site

$100 - $140/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


University Of Texas at Austin rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 63 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

142nd of 617 rated colleges and universities


Job description

## Technical Project ManagerApplylocations: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R\_00046657**Job Posting Title:**Technical Project Manager**----****Hiring Department:**Applied Research Laboratories**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt from FLSA**----****Earliest Start Date:**Immediately**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS**----****Job Details:**## PurposeThis position will be responsible for the technical project management of multiple Naval Special Warfare efforts in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL). Specifically, leading project planning, staffing, technical design oversight, fabrication, integration, at-sea testing, and support for undersea sensing and communications systems, with an emphasis on high-frequency SONAR technology research and development efforts.## Responsibilities* Coordinate with engineering teams to develop, document, and execute system designs that are on schedule, within budget, and are validated and verified against sponsor requirements.* Coordinate with engineering teams and supervisory chain to maintain and track progress against critical development and testing events.* Handle administrative project management and business functions as required by project needs.* Assist in the identification, planning, and acquisition of new projects and funding from DoD sponsors.* Documentation and presentation of technical materials to internal and external stakeholders.* Identify personnel resource needs; identify candidates, interview, and hire full-time engineering staff members.* Other related functions as assigned.## Required Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, engineering management, or similar technical field.* Five years of project management experience.* Demonstrated experience developing and leading technical projects.* Three years of demonstrated experience in managing engineering teams.* Experience planning, developing and executing technical project plans across a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists and technical staff.* Demonstrated ability to document, maintain and present technical information to internal and external stakeholders.US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.## Preferred Qualifications* Master's degree in related field.* At least five years of of demonstrated experience in technical project management.* Experience with high-frequency SONAR or other underwater sensor systems.* Prior military or defense system development experience.* Experience with Department of Defense acquisition processes.* Experience working with classified information systems.## General NotesAn agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: · 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage · Retirement contributions · Paid vacation and sick time · Paid holidays Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.## Salary Range$100,000-$140,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.## Working Conditions* Standard office conditions* Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation* Use of manual dexterity* Possible weekend, evening and holiday work* Possible interstate/intrastate travel## Required Materials* Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest* Unofficial college transcript.**Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.**Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:** As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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