Explore Program Manager Jobs

Program Managers coordinate complex initiatives, align teams around shared goals, and help organizations deliver meaningful outcomes. Browse vetted Program Manager opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more, across industries and experience levels.

What Does a Program Manager Do?

Program Managers oversee related projects and initiatives from planning through delivery. They define objectives, establish timelines, manage budgets and dependencies, communicate with stakeholders, identify risks, and track results. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on business transformation, technology, product development, operations, or customer programs.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Experience with project or program management methods, budgeting, reporting, risk management, and collaboration across departments can be valuable. Some positions require industry-specific knowledge, technical fluency, or credentials such as PMP, while requirements vary by employer.

Program Manager Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation varies by location, industry, company size, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, giving experienced candidates a place to explore high-paying Program Manager opportunities. Senior Program Managers may progress to portfolio leadership, director-level roles, or other executive positions.

Find Your Next Program Manager Role

Search current openings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation. Use Ladders to discover Program Manager jobs that match your experience and career goals, and apply to opportunities where you can lead important work and deliver measurable results.

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$115K - $175K *

Lead and innovate within our ML Operations team, driving scalable machine learning solutions. Oversee a talented group while ensuring robust integration of ML technologies, optimizing performance, and...

San Ramon, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $177K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to shape product strategy, drive growth, and enhance customer value through data-driven insights and innovative solutions across the full product lif...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Empower project success by managing real estate initiatives from inception to completion. Collaborate with clients to define project scope, resources, and timelines while ensuring quality and risk man...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$275K - $325K *

Drive the venture and private equity business by owning strategy, partnerships, and P&L. Collaborate with teams to establish Flex as the primary financial institution in the sector, leveraging your ex...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $200K *

Advance your career by leading public sector consulting projects, mentoring staff, and driving financial solutions for local governments. Join a dynamic team dedicated to community success and profess...

Mishawaka, INRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Lead global clinical laboratory projects by ensuring operational excellence, client satisfaction, and effective cross-functional collaboration while mentoring junior project managers to elevate team p...

Kentucky, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $196K *

Lead subcontract administration efforts, ensuring compliance and effective negotiation while fostering relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. Drive strategic procurement initiatives within the...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing HR technology and processes, ensuring seamless integration and governance across systems. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance the employee lifecycle and drive st...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Lead and coordinate field operations for critical IT support, ensuring timely incident response and resource management across multiple locations. Drive effective communication and operational readine...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping global healthcare packaging design. As a Principal Design Program Manager, you'll establish frameworks and standards, drive strategic decisions, and ensure seamless collabor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion project management excellence to boost organizational efficiency and client satisfaction. Guide and develop teams while liaising with sponsors and vendors to ensure project success. Lead init...

Kentucky, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $183K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in product operations. You'll manage program initiatives, streamline processes, and enhance portfolio reporting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $110K *

Lead the charge in deploying advanced SVX devices and AI workflows, managing multi-site programs, and ensuring seamless integration of technologies to enhance public safety solutions while driving sta...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team focused on Payment Integrity. Drive talent development, enhance operational efficiency, and champion innovative solutions while ensuring high-quality anal...

Franklin, TNRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $125K *

Lead the charge in fostering a safety-first culture on construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and developing effective safety plans. Collaborate with teams to drive inciden...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $125K *

Lead the charge in fostering a culture of safety by developing and implementing comprehensive safety plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, and conducting training sessions to promote an inciden...

Indiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $125K *

Lead safety initiatives on construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering an Incident and Injury Free Culture. Collaborate with teams to develop safety plans and conduct tra...

Indiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading threat intelligence and detection engineering. Shape strategies to protect diverse industries from cyber threats, while building a high-impact program that...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading a complex utility deployment initiative. Drive end-to-end program execution, cultivate relationships with senior stakeholders, and ensure alignment across teams to unloc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$141K - $224K *

Lead the sustainment of satellite ground systems, ensuring operational readiness and mission continuity. Collaborate with government and industry partners to manage program execution, financials, and...

RemoteRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $160K *

Lead the design and delivery of scalable data integrations across systems, driving healthcare interoperability and influencing stakeholder decisions, while ensuring alignment on architecture, governan...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $135K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic Knowledge Management program that enhances IT support services, fosters collaboration, and drives efficiency for a large-scale enterprise environment. Make a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $170K *

Join a team that's leading the charge in renewable energy construction. Oversee multiple utility-scale projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while managing contractors and stakeholder...

Charlottesville, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $132K *

Take ownership of multiple projects across various phases in financial services, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams and drivi...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Champion partner growth by leading a high-performing team focused on pre-sales excellence, solution strategy, and AI adoption. Drive business development and co-innovation while ensuring technical dis...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Program Manager?question toggle

    A Program Manager coordinates related projects and initiatives to achieve broader organizational goals, managing plans, resources, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication.

  • What qualifications do Program Manager jobs typically require?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for program or project management experience, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets, timelines, risks, and cross-functional teams. Some roles request industry expertise, technical skills, or certifications such as PMP.

  • How much do Program Managers earn?question toggle

    Program Manager compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

  • What industries hire Program Managers?question toggle

    Program Managers work in many sectors, including technology, healthcare, finance, consulting, manufacturing, and government. Their focus and technical requirements depend on the employer and the programs they lead.

  • What career paths can follow a Program Manager role?question toggle

    With experience, Program Managers may move into senior program leadership, portfolio management, operations leadership, director roles, or executive positions.