Hiring managers in the IT and tech sectors know there’s an ongoing race for talent. In 2025, that race is competitive: not just among candidates, but among companies looking to attract the best to join their teams.
There’s competition across many jobs, but in these sectors three core roles stand out. New data reveals business analyst, project manager, and data engineer positions are defining digital growth. Tech and IT companies need to fill these roles with talented people — and quickly.
Working with a specialized recruiter can give you the advantage you need in this market. The right recruiting partner can make or break your hiring timeline — making sure you have your team in place to meet your strategic goals head on.
The Big 3: Roles That Are Defining Digital Growth
The IT and tech sectors have critical jobs that drive business growth. These jobs are plentiful, but top talent to fill them can be hard to come by. The statistics show what hiring managers are up against: a sea of job postings for positions that businesses can’t run without. Despite paying top dollar, organizations still have to work hard to get the right fit for their teams.
Let’s take a look at the big three: positions that are essential to grow a data-driven, strategic organization, but hard to fill quickly.
1. Business Analyst
Qualified business analysts have their pick of positions: current 3,908 job postings with a $137,571 average salary.
The need for business analysts comes from the vital service they provide to companies. They translate data into a blueprint for strategic decisions. In our data-driven economy, it’s these analysts who make the most of the vast amount of information available to company leaders.
2. Project Manager
Those who seek project manager (PM) roles also have a great deal of choice when it comes to available positions. There are currently 3,031 job postings with an average salary of $154,980.
In most organizations, you won’t have to go far before running into one or several PMs — and that’s for good reason. They are critical for coordinating cross-functional teams and keeping initiatives on track.
3. Data Engineer
Data engineers are not quite as sought-after in the current markets as PMs or business analysts, but the number of open job postings — 2,214 — shows there are a lot of options for qualified applicants. These postings have an average salary of $169,020.
Data engineers are essential for building data pipelines and powering advanced analytics: the core repository of information that business analysts use for strategic decisions that PMs implement.
The Hiring Challenge
Hiring managers face a couple of barriers when it comes to getting top talent in these roles. The positions themselves are competitive. They are also hard to fill fast. Candidates are highly sought after, so they usually have multiple offers.
Technical vetting is crucial for getting the right potential hires in your queue for consideration right away. This is something generic job boards can’t accomplish. These platforms don’t reach passive or highly specialized talent.
It’s only by working with a specialized agency that knows this industry — and the available candidates — that you can find, and hire, the right person for the job.
Why MRINetwork Is Your Competitive Edge
For companies that want to stay ahead of the curve by landing top talent, MRINetwork can make the difference. We have deep talent pipelines in tech and IT, so we’re able to find that candidate who’s a great fit for your organization.Â
Our recruiters are industry-savvy. They strive for speed-to-hire without sacrificing quality. By vetting for both technical skill and culture fit, our experienced team can help you land that ideal match.
Conclusion: Fill Smart, Fill Fast
The specialized job market for tech and IT is moving fast. For organizations, waiting means losing out on the talent you need to retain or gain your competitive advantage. By partnering with MRINetwork, you can hire right the first time. We can help you hire quickly and hire well.
Connect with an MRINetwork office today and fill your next high-impact role with confidence.
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