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TEKsystems

Technical Lead

Chicago, IL · Remote

$70 - $75/hr

Skills Java, C#, management skills, banking, onshore, offshore teams, Development Top Skills ... remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026. About ...

AArete

Senior Technical Project Manager

Chicago, IL · Remote

$113K - $156K/yr

Senior Technical Project Manager AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture We're a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm with offices in the U.S. and ...

C4 Technical Services

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Member Services Specialist - Remote

Chicago, IL · Remote

$18/hr

OCT / NOV Position Overview C4 Technical Services is seeking customer-focused and compassionate ... Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Strong computer ...

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Technical Assessor CAP15189

Winnetka, IL · On-site +1

Supporting the Lead Assessor in the management of the accreditation process for assigned ... Participate in onsite or remote initial Conformance Readiness Assessments, i.e., Gap or Pre ...

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How much do remote technical manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote technical manager in Chicago, IL is $156,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $186,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote technical manager?

A Remote Technical Manager is a professional who oversees technical teams and projects while working from a location outside the traditional office. They are responsible for leading technical initiatives, managing remote teams, ensuring project milestones are met, and facilitating communication among team members. Remote Technical Managers use digital tools to coordinate work, monitor progress, and resolve technical challenges, all while fostering a productive and collaborative remote work environment.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote technical manager?

To thrive as a Remote Technical Manager, you need a solid background in software development or IT, proven leadership experience, and often a relevant degree in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with project management tools (like Jira or Asana), cloud platforms, and certifications such as PMP or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are commonly required. Exceptional communication, time management, and the ability to motivate distributed teams are vital soft skills. These competencies enable effective oversight of technical projects, ensure team alignment, and drive successful remote collaboration.

How does a remote technical manager effectively lead distributed teams and ensure project alignment?

Remote Technical Managers often oversee teams spread across different locations and time zones, which requires strong communication skills and the use of collaborative tools. They hold regular virtual meetings, establish clear goals and expectations, and utilize project management platforms to track progress. Building trust and maintaining team cohesion can be a challenge, so successful managers foster an open feedback culture and prioritize one-on-one check-ins. This approach helps ensure all team members are aligned with project objectives and feel supported despite the distance.

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Sr. AI Technical Engagement Lead

Cyclotron, Inc.

Chicago, IL • Remote

$200K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Type: FTE
Level: Senior
Department: AI Engineering
Location: Remote (US or Canada)
Rate: $200-$225K (rates vary in Canada)
Position Overview
The Senior Technical Engagement Lead owns the technical vision and direction across a portfolio of concurrent engagements within a single strategic account, consolidating separate projects into one coordinated build motion and serving as the trusted technical partner to client leadership. It is an architect-level seat weighted toward engagement leadership rather than day-to-day build, steering technical direction across work streams and keeping them coherent as the account scales.
Responsibilities 
  • Own the technical vision, architecture, and solution standards across all engagements within the account.
  • Drive the consolidation of multiple concurrent projects into a single coordinated build motion.
  • Set the technical direction the engineering team builds to, and provide planning and oversight across engagements so delivery meets client needs and quality standards.
  • Partner with the Program Manager on sequencing, dependencies, and burn tracking across the portfolio.
  • Serve as the trusted technical partner and primary technical point of contact for client executive stakeholders.
  • Between engagements, operate as a senior solution architect on active build work.

Qualifications
  • Proven leadership of large, multi-pronged engagements — multi-month, multi-work-stream programs at transformation, migration, or M&A scale.
  • Able to lead a growing engineering team and carry an executive client relationship at the same time; credible and personable with senior stakeholders.
  • Leadership-weighted: comfortable steering technical strategy across a portfolio rather than working heads-down on a single solution.

Additional Knowledge & Skills
  • AI solution architecture: agentic systems and multi-agent orchestration, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and semantic search at scale, prompt and context engineering, model selection and evaluation.
  • Azure AI stack: Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and M365 / Graph integration.
  • Data architecture: embeddings and vectorization, retrieval pipelines, Microsoft Fabric, and grounding AI systems on enterprise data sources.
  • Identity, security, and governance: Entra ID, RBAC, OAuth on-behalf-of flows and permission inheritance, MCP server governance, and allowlist / default-deny postures.
  • Enterprise integration: REST and API integration with ERP, CRM, and line-of-business systems; designing for security-first sequencing and client review gates.
  • LLMOps and delivery quality: evaluation harnesses, telemetry, confidence thresholds, guardrails, and production monitoring of AI systems.

About the Company 
Cyclotron is a Microsoft Solutions Partner focused on the modern workplace, data, and AI. We are dedicated to empowering clients to streamline operations and achieve their business goals. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth for its employees. Cyclotron’s mission is to deliver reliable, forward-thinking technology solutions that drive success for clients across various industries.
What We Can Offer
Cyclotron offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well-being and professional growth in a fully remote work environment. We provide competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, and we cover 100% of employee medical premiums. Our team members benefit from generous and flexible paid time off (PTO), retirement plan options, and ongoing training opportunities. Additionally, Cyclotron promotes work-life balance with flexible work arrangements and robust wellness programs, creating a rewarding and supportive workplace for all.
Cyclotron relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees to join our team, regardless of race, color, sex/gender,

Cyclotron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cyclotron values diversity, equity and inclusion, and aims to practice DE&I in all that we do.

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