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What are the Different Types of Technical Management Jobs?

By Tess C. Taylor
Updated Feb 13, 2024
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In the world of technology, science and engineering, there are hundreds of different types of jobs, including those in technical management. As computers and the Internet continue to evolve, career opportunities are also created to meet the needs of consumers and businesses around the globe. There are a significant number of technical management jobs that involve multiple skills and specializations in most every industry today.

Software engineering, programming and development roles are among the fastest growing careers in the technology management field. As scientific and computer technology advances increase such as mobile computing, communications and testing devices, companies are creating more software applications to keep up with the demand. Technology management jobs in the coding and development of new software applications require experts who can adapt existing products or generate new ideas quickly.

Hardware engineers and secure network specialists are contributing to a number of technical management jobs in the information technology market. Technical hardware engineers are needed to design and coordinate efforts to build new and better computers, equipment and devices used by many companies. In addition, technical network specialists are there to maintain security, since hardware components are linked with communications systems worldwide. Without expert technical hardware and network professionals, vital systems can become compromised and private data can become subject to theft and misuse.

In the field of science, finance, technology and business development, database administration, finance administration and program managers are important technical management jobs. Large companies engaged in any type of product development or business transactions require the services of technical program managers and administrative personnel to handle complex efforts to reach important objectives. Technical management jobs of this nature are plentiful among all industries.

Another vital area of technical management jobs is within the sales, marketing and promotional arena. Technical sales managers work with customers and vendors to ensure that company revenues are generated for efforts made by the technical development and design team. Without this role, companies cannot take advantage of expanding into new markets which brings in additional streams of revenue and creates financial growth.

Within the manufacturing and distribution sector, technical managers work in materials and supply management roles. Technical management jobs in manufacturing can include quality assurance managers, program directors, supply managers, shipping and receiving managers and production supervisors. These jobs require years of experience in the manufacturing and distribution as well as specialized production skills.

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