Computer and information systems managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$171,200/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…⇧ Strong
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Lead the Team
Manage the people and projects behind the tech. Big tech is built by led, coordinated teams.
Chief executives
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$206,420/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Management analysts
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$101,190/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…↑ Above Average
Release managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$108,200/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…⇧ Strong
Nuclear power reactor operators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$122,610/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…↓ Declining
Incident response managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$112,800/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…⇧ Strong
IT asset managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,400/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…↗ Steady
Help desk managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,200/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…↗ Steady
Active directory administrators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,600/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…↗ Steady
IT change managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$92,800/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…↑ Above Average
IT vendor managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,400/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…↗ Steady
IT service catalog managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,200/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…↑ Above Average
Drone Operations Manager
Drone Operations Managers oversee commercial drone programs, managing pilots, flight planning, and regulatory complianc…
$78,000/yrBachelor's common⇧ Strong
IT Project Manager
IT Project Managers plan, execute, and close technology projects on time and within budget.
$98,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor's common | Certifications (CompTIA, AWS, Azure) highly valued | On-t…↑ Above Average