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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior technical manager in the United States is $135,610.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,500.00 and $156,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Technical Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight, managing cross-functional teams, and aligning project goals with business objectives. They address these by fostering strong communication across departments, prioritizing mentorship for team members, and staying updated on emerging technologies. Cultivating relationships with stakeholders and maintaining a clear vision help them navigate complex projects and drive teams toward successful outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Technical Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Technical Manager, you need deep expertise in technical project management, leadership, and a solid background in engineering or computer science—often supported by a relevant degree and significant industry experience. Familiarity with project management tools (like Jira or Trello), cloud platforms, and certifications such as PMP or Agile/Scrum are commonly expected. Strong interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to mentor and motivate diverse teams make a candidate stand out in this role. These skills are critical for delivering complex projects on time and fostering innovation while aligning technical solutions with organizational goals.

What is the difference between Senior Technical Manager vs Technical Project Manager?

AspectSenior Technical ManagerTechnical Project Manager
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; extensive industry experienceBachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related; PMP or similar project management certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple teams, strategic planning, and technical leadership in organizationsManages specific projects, coordinates teams, and ensures project delivery within scope and timeline
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in tech, manufacturing, and engineering firms for leadership rolesWidely used in IT, software development, and consulting firms for project execution

While both roles require technical expertise, the Senior Technical Manager focuses on strategic leadership and overseeing multiple teams, whereas the Technical Project Manager concentrates on managing individual projects and ensuring their successful completion.

What are Senior Technical Managers?

Senior Technical Managers are experienced professionals responsible for overseeing technical teams and projects within an organization. They combine strong technical expertise with leadership skills to guide engineers, developers, or IT staff, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and align with business goals. Their duties often include project management, resource allocation, technical strategy, and mentoring junior staff. They also collaborate with other departments to ensure technical solutions meet organizational needs and industry standards.
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Infographic showing various Senior Technical Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 92% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,610 per year, or $65.2 per hour.

Senior Technical Manager, Hazardous waste

Veolia Environnement SA

Boston, MA • On-site, Remote

$135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 hours ago

Job description

Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
Integrated in the T&P ESS team, the Hazardous Waste Senior Technical Manager is responsible for driving and/or supporting, management and execution of technical projects and topics throughout the Hazardous Waste BU.
This role will be involved in operations support, development & innovation, project management and support to business development throughout the Hazardous Waste BU, and on demand on Corporate topics.
This individual must have a strong background in the technical field in the environmental business with experience in business operations, knowledge of finance principles and project management. The position will also require leadership of some special projects such as capital expenditure projects.
  • Hazardous waste transfer stations and solidification (TSDF)
  • Hazardous water Incineration plant
  • Hazardous waste Landfill
  • Medical waste autoclaves
  • Solvent regeneration distillation plant
  • Emerging market such as electronic wastes, Mercury engineered fuel, Blade recycling and EVB

Primary Duties /Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical and performance support to the Hazardous Waste group
  • Participate to the development of associated business cases and memos for internal GoNoGo (WIN process)
  • Provide the overall direction and management of his/her assigned projects, including the assigned personnel, equipment, and subcontractors, applying proper and effective project management procedures and skills.
  • Ensure the project or assignment is planned and coordinated according to the required schedule, with strict adherence to health and safety, quality and budget considerations.
  • Participate or Lead technical due diligences of new business acquisition or plant upgrades.
  • Assist Business Development in preparation of estimates and procedures in planning of projects, financial estimates with a strong focus on operational efficiencies.
  • Actively participate in feedback and post-job evaluation of assigned projects.
  • Develop new process optimizations or pilot new technologies, coordinating some tests with corporate functions (BS&P)
  • Test and implement new tools under development
  • Work in cooperation with other T&P members for supporting team organization, reporting and delivery.
  • Other duties as directed.

Work Environment:
  • Hybrid work policy (office/remote)
  • Travel 25% of the time
  • Required to Travel across Hazardous Waste locations on a regular basis based on project assignment

Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
  • 5-10 years experience in transversal technical/support functions and/or operational functions (ex : operation manager, plant manager, technical manager...)
  • Bachelors in Chemistry or Chemical engineering preferred
  • Masters degree in Chemical engineering is an asset
  • Experience in hazardous/industrial waste treatment, industrial wastewater treatment
  • Experience in oil or solvent recovery is a strong asset
  • Experience in Project Management
  • Waste Industry knowledge is a plus
  • Developed presentation and communication skills, internally and externally
  • Understanding of PSM and change management methodology

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  • Thinking skills: decision making ability, seasoned judgment.
  • Skills in leadership, planning, coordination and labor relations.
  • Strong time and project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage project and coordinate project teams against ambitious deliverables and timelines; Multitask and organizational skills
  • Strong skills in analysis and problem solving,
  • Outstanding writing, communication skills both up and down and mentoring skills.
  • Must be committed to the Veolia core values of integrity, openness and trust, accountability, and excellence through teamwork.
  • Exceptional communication (both written and verbal); ability to develop and deliver structured and effective presentations to clients at all levels of staff and management;
  • Self-motivated to high performance and ability to work autonomously

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:
  • Driving license
  • P-Eng is an asset

Additional Information
Annual Pay : Minimum of $135000 to a maximum of $150000
Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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