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Sr. Highway / Roadway Project Engineer

Wichita, KS

$100K - $140K/yr

Acts as technical specialist in the development of proposals. * May develop basic to moderate scopes of work and cost estimates independently. * Provides management of Roadway personnel for a project.

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How much do technical development manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical development manager in Wichita, KS is $150,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,000.00 and $178,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Technical Development Manager vs Software Engineer?

AspectTechnical Development ManagerSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science or related field, often with leadership experienceBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, collaborates with stakeholdersDevelops code, tests software, follows technical specifications
Industry UsageCommon in tech companies, software firms, and product organizationsWidespread across tech, finance, healthcare, and other industries

The Technical Development Manager focuses on leading development teams, project management, and strategic planning, while the Software Engineer primarily writes and tests code. Both roles require technical expertise, but the manager role emphasizes leadership and coordination.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Technical Development Manager?

To thrive as a Technical Development Manager, you need a strong background in software development, project management, and leadership, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, as well as certifications like PMP or Scrum Master, is common. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills help you effectively coordinate cross-functional teams and drive project success. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensure quality delivery, foster innovation, and align technical solutions with business goals.

What are some typical challenges a Technical Development Manager might face when leading cross-functional teams?

A Technical Development Manager often encounters challenges related to aligning diverse team members from engineering, product, and design backgrounds towards a unified project goal. Balancing technical feasibility with business requirements, managing communication across different departments, and resolving conflicting priorities are common hurdles. Strong leadership and clear communication are essential to navigate these challenges, foster collaboration, and ensure successful project delivery.
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Technical Service Manager - Modifications (1st Shift)

Textron

Wichita, KS • On-site

$103K - $104K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

What you will be doing as a Technical Service Manager:
In this role, you can expect to be the main point of contact for all aircraft maintenance, ensuring smooth hangar operations and supporting the maintenance manager. You'll work in a team environment providing crucial updates to the Customer Service Manager to help maintain positive relationships with customers. As a supervisor, you'll lead a team of technicians within the service center.
Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
  • Lean Manufacturing: Implement lean processes aiming to reduce waste and improve productivity (focusing on the5S method) and coordinating Area Team Development events

  • Quality Assurance: Ensure work meets established policies, procedures, and quality standards to help maintain customer safety and satisfaction

  • Safety & Efficiency: Oversee safety protocols, quality control, schedule adherence, and overall efficiency at the Service Center, ensuring a safe and productive environment

  • Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze shop performance metrics (LUE, Billing Efficiency, Productivity, schedule adherence) with the Maintenance Manager to identify trends and implement corrective actions

  • Team Supervision: Assign and realign team tasks, provide coaching, conduct evaluations, manage disciplinary actions, and collaborate with team members regarding working conditions and ergonomic opportunities

  • Customer Follow-Up: Resolve post-delivery issues, address Maintenance Visit Performance Evaluation concerns, and ensure all open issues involving parts or return maintenance are resolved promptly

What you need to be successful:
  1. A&P License is required

  1. Experience required:

  • Seven (7) years of aircraft maintenance experience

  • OR 5 years aircraft maintenance experience and bachelor's degree in aviation or related field

  1. A Repairman Certificate/EASA License is preferred

  1. Experience in aircraft maintenance, service center or customer service is helpful

  1. The ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport if applicable is required

Why join us?
Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members - now and in the future, beginning day one.
  1. 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation

  1. Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester

  1. Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications

  1. Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning

  1. Free financial consultations and guidance

  1. Explore more benefits here

At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.
Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome you to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. You could be our next great fit!
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

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Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

Industry

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Providence, RI, US

Year founded

1923

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