McNamara, who has signed a three-year contract, lept to the top of United's wish list after they parted company with Peter Houston on Monday.
The former Celtic and Scotland defender will be joined at Tannadice by assistant manager Simon Donnelly, who was his No 2 at Firhill.
United chairman Stephen Thompson said: "It was important we moved quickly to appoint a new manager, but it was equally important we undertook extensive homework to ensure the correct appointment.
"We have worked on this for some time and after receiving great interest in the position and undertaking a rigorous interview process, it was clear to the board that Jackie was the outstanding candidate to take the club forward in the manner we wish.
"It is with great delight and excitement for the future that I announce his appointment today."
McNamara said "I am thrilled and proud to be named manager of Dundee United and believe I have been handed a fantastic opportunity.
"This is an established Scottish Premier League club with a fantastic playing squad, infrastructure and youth set up and I cannot wait to start working with the players.
"This club has very strong foundations with the majority of the first team squad under contract beyond this summer and a very strong youth structure in place.
"I am sure the Dundee United supporters will appreciate how I like to play the game and I look forward to working with everyone connected with the club to take us forward."
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