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Tate & Lyle

Sr. Technical Service Manager - Dairy

Sycamore, IL · On-site

$109K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

A Senior Technical Service Account Manager will provide technical support to new or existing customers with growth potential to grow sales of Tate & Lyle ingredients. This position requires a ...

Tate & Lyle

Sr. Technical Service Manager - Dairy

Sycamore, IL · On-site

$109K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

A Senior Technical Service Account Manager will provide technical support to new or existing customers with growth potential to grow sales of Tate & Lyle ingredients. This position requires a ...

ARIS Technology

Technical Project Manager

Hinckley, IL · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

ARIS Technology

Technical Project Manager

Hinckley, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Belcan

Technical Project Manager - Manufacturing

Rockford, IL · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Technical Project Manager - Manufacturing Location: Rockford, IL 61108 Area Code: 779, 815 Pay Rate: $40.00 to 50.00 per hour Employment Type: Direct/W2 with full benefits Shift: 1st, Full Time ...

York Telecom Corporation

On-Site Technician

Aurora, IL · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

  • Retirement

Reports to On-Site Technical Manager and Customer Success Manager for day to day priorities and tasks Roles and Responsibilities: This position reports directly to the dedicated On-Site Technical ...

HARTING Technology Group

Technical Product Manager

Elgin, IL · On-site

$166K - $191K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

We are seeking a Technical Product Manager in our Product Management Dept. in Elgin, IL. This is a customer-facing technical and commercial role responsible for supporting, positioning, and growing ...

Atos SE

TECHNICAL ARCHITECT

Aurora, IL · On-site

$80 - $128/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The Technical Architect works with business stakeholders, project managers, delivery teams,engineers,vendors, and customers to define solution architectures and guide implementation from ...

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OSI Group

Technical Safety Manager

Aurora, IL · On-site

  • Retirement

The Technical Safety Manager leads multi-site safety efforts with a primary focus on capital projects, new equipment, and process changes ensuring safety requirements are designed in from the start ...

Tata Consultancy Service Limited

Technical Architect

Oswego, IL · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Adobe Cloud Architect Must Have Technical/Functional Skills • Technical Proficiency: Extensive ... Utilize deep knowledge of Adobe Experience Cloud components, such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM ...

Wedi Corporation

Technical Application Support Manager

Batavia, IL · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are hiring a Technical Application Support Manager with home base in the Batavia, Illinois area and with responsibility for technical application support for our U.S. and Canadian markets and ...

Chuck E. Cheese

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Rockford, IL · On-site

$16.50 - $18.34/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Gameroom - partner with the Technical Manager to keep games and restaurant equipment in top condition with minimal down time. Analyze game play data and ticket payouts while keeping the gameroom and ...

Chuck E. Cheese

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Rockford, IL · On-site

$16.50 - $18.34/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Gameroom - partner with the Technical Manager to keep games and restaurant equipment in top condition with minimal down time. Analyze game play data and ticket payouts while keeping the gameroom and ...

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How much do technical manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical manager in DeKalb, IL is $149,469.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,300.00 and $177,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a technical manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Technical Manager, you need a solid background in engineering or IT, strong project management abilities, and experience leading technical teams. Familiarity with project management tools (like Jira or Trello), relevant programming languages, and industry certifications such as PMP or ITIL are often required. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you motivate teams and align technical solutions with business goals. These competencies are crucial for delivering successful projects, fostering innovation, and ensuring organizational objectives are met efficiently.

What is a technical manager?

A technical manager is responsible for overseeing the smooth operations of a company’s computer and information systems. Your job duties as a technical manager include coordinating with managers from other departments, working with your team to develop computer and network systems that meet company needs, aligning projects with company goals, installing and maintaining software applications and hardware upgrades, and ensuring the security of computer and network systems. You must be a creative problem solver to develop inexpensive solutions to complex problems.

What is the difference between Technical Manager vs Software Engineer?

AspectTechnical ManagerSoftware Engineer
Required credentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; often leadership experienceBachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Work environmentLeads teams, manages projects, collaborates with stakeholdersDevelops, codes, tests software applications
Employer usageUsed in tech companies, IT departments, product teamsCommon in software development firms, tech startups, IT services
Search intentComparing leadership roles with technical expertiseLooking for coding, development, or programming roles

The main difference between a Technical Manager and a Software Engineer lies in their focus and responsibilities. Technical Managers oversee teams and projects, requiring leadership skills and strategic planning, while Software Engineers focus on designing and coding software. Both roles require technical knowledge, but their day-to-day tasks and career paths differ significantly.

What are some common challenges technical managers face when leading cross-functional teams?

Technical Managers often encounter challenges in aligning different team members with varying technical backgrounds and priorities, especially when working with cross-functional teams. Balancing project deadlines with changing requirements, managing communication gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders, and ensuring smooth collaboration are common hurdles. Successful Technical Managers develop strong interpersonal skills, promote transparent communication, and foster a collaborative environment to overcome these challenges while keeping projects on track.

What is a technical manager?

A Technical Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of projects within an organization. They lead technical teams, coordinate engineering or IT tasks, and ensure that projects are completed on time and meet quality standards. Technical Managers also act as a bridge between technical staff and non-technical stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical solutions. Their role often involves mentoring team members, managing resources, and staying updated with the latest technological trends.
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Infographic showing various Technical Manager job openings in DeKalb, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,469 per year, or $71.9 per hour.

Sr. Technical Service Manager - Dairy

Tate & Lyle

Sycamore, IL • On-site

$109K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Tate & Lyle rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

172nd of 438 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

At Tate & Lyle, our purpose is simple: Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food. With more than 165 years of ingredient innovation, we partner with leading food and beverage brands to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products enjoyed by millions of people every day. Combining expertise in sweetening, mouthfeel and fortification, we help customers win on taste, nutrition and performance while making a positive impact on society and the planet. With approximately 5,000 colleagues across 75 locations in 38 countries, we're united by a shared commitment to innovation, collaboration and growth. Read on to learn how this opportunity can contribute to our purpose while helping shape the future of food.
Description/Job Summary:
A Senior Technical Service Account Manager will provide technical support to new or existing customers with growth potential to grow sales of Tate & Lyle ingredients. This position requires a technical professional with 6+ years of experience in the food industry with an expert level of knowledge of food systems, ingredient functionality, and processing across a broad range of food applications. Experience and knowledge of Dairy products, formulating, and processing is required. The candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a large number of customers across a broad range of applications. The ability and willingness to lead and mentor more junior scientists in technical details, and in demonstrating proper ways of working is expected. Contribution is measured through quality growth in the technical project pipeline and conversion of technical opportunities to sales. Willingness to travel up to 50%.
Responsibilities:
  • Understand customer culture, capabilities, structure and processes and utilise these insights to build relationships with key decision makers
  • Partner with Commercial team to build a strong project pipeline by identifying and shaping new opportunities.
  • Lead customer projects and provide technical expertise to address customer issues.
  • Be able to provide customers with technical support related to processing issues or challenges.
  • Follow and share market intelligence and industry trends to contribute to solution development.
  • Present new technology and product ideas to existing and potential customers, and at Technical Symposiums.
  • Build a strong and diverse internal network to be able to draw upon the right sources of expertise as required in the technical community and at customers

Competencies:
  • Customer/Market Driven
    • Understands and anticipates customer/market aims, needs, processes and success measures, to better identify solutions that have real impact.
    • A strong understanding of dairy chemistry, dairy processing, and the formulating and processing challenges associated with various dairy sub-categories.
  • Commercial Savvy
    • Combines insights on technical expertise, the external environment and our customers' business with a deep understanding of Tate & Lyle to drive commercially astute business decisions consistent with our strategic objectives.

  • Technical Solution Development
    • Plays a significant role in developing innovative solutions for some of the most complex food and beverage problems
    • Thinks creatively, analytically and holistically, employing innate curiosity to explore problems and generate impactful solutions.
  • Research and Process Effectiveness
    • Leverages internal processes and systems to execute work in a manner that meets scientific and professional standards
    • Carries out high-quality research that elevates Tate & Lyle's brand as a world-class solutions provider.
  • Collaboration and Influence
    • Seeks out colleagues, customers and external partners to create more effective solutions.
    • Acts as an advisor, both internally to drive the direction of Tate & Lyle, and externally to influence action when solving complex problems.
    • Leverages an understanding of stakeholders, partners and customers to influence and collaborate effectively.
  • Results Focused
    • Takes accountability for delivering world class solutions.
    • Pro-actively takes ownership and shows initiative in leading and contributing to high-quality and timely work.
    • Proven track record of delivering both technical and commercial success

Qualifications:
  • Education: MS or BS in Food Science or other related field
  • 5+ years of experience in the food industry. Food formulation experience and understanding of food systems and ingredient functionality required.
  • Extensive industry experience including experience demonstrating leadership within the technical community
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% (car and/or air)

What we can offer you
Tate & Lyle complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency. When determining final compensation, we take into consideration: skillset, job scope, knowledge, prior experience, cost of living, market data, budget availability, and other factors as permitted by law.
The salary range for this position is: $90,000 - $130,000.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverages
  • Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • 401K with company match
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Additional benefits at not cost to employee such as: Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more!

In addition to your Total Rewards, culture and ED&I are very important to Tate & Lyle. We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities.
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The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.
Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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