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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$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful workforce initiatives by managing projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and providing strategic support to enhance NYC Talent's programs for diverse communities and job seekers...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$91K *

Empower communities by managing large-scale projects that enhance departmental initiatives. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, resource allocation, and adherence to progr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$57K - $107K *

Help us drive innovation by managing resources, schedules, and quality standards in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components while adhering to...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion the planning and execution of Remote Services projects, ensuring technical accuracy and commercial viability while coordinating with stakeholders and managing program portfolios to drive over...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead enterprise-wide change management initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of modernization strategies through stakeholder engagement, communication, and workforce readiness. Collaborate with cr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $125K *

Shape the future of impactful projects by leading agile teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary groups. Drive project success through effective management pra...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career by leading cross-functional projects and building relationships with healthcare professionals. Bring your project management skills to ensure timely completion of initiatives th...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful R&D initiatives by leading cross-functional teams in developing custom digital signal processing solutions, ensuring project success and customer satisfaction throughout the contract l...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $155K *

Shape the future of project management by overseeing complex operations, coordinating diverse teams, and ensuring contract deliverables are achieved efficiently while meeting DHS standards in a dynami...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives across growth and operations. You'll lead cross-functional programs, align stakeholders, and ensure clear communication on progress and risks, all whil...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $85K *

Manage and coordinate New Capital Investment projects in a technical environment. Leverage project management expertise to track progress, analyze data, and communicate effectively across teams, ensur...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Champion enterprise-wide IT project management practices, ensuring timely, budget-compliant delivery of complex programs. Collaborate with leadership to prioritize initiatives and mentor project teams...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$132K - $198K *

Join a team that's dedicated to establishing robust cost accounting systems and managing program baselines. Play a key role in vendor management and operational effectiveness while advising on staffin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Deliver comprehensive program management by overseeing contractor staff, ensuring project timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met while fostering innovation and risk management across multip...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $154K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role overseeing project execution from inception to completion. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure project success while adhering to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $144K *

Lead the execution of complex data analytics programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and effective delivery across multiple projects while managing resources, risks, and budgets...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Champion the execution of Enterprise Architecture programs by coordinating governance operations, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring efficient reporting across teams to drive strategic alignment...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex test programs and systems engineering efforts. Manage distributed teams to ensure compliance with regulations while supporting CBP’s mission for enhanced situatio...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

The Customer Program Manager will drive projects from initial contact to final involvement, coordinating with internal and external teams to provide technical solutions for customer programs. This rol...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $210K *

Drive the program management of product development from ideation to market, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and ensure timely delivery. Ideal for a self-starter who thr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $210K *

Advance product development by managing end-to-end processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving timelines. This role requires a proactive approach to navigate ambiguity and ensure...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading a remote team in managing healthcare operations and compliance for a Federal IDRE program. Drive performance, enhance quality, and ensure regulatory adherence while fost...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead Agile transformation initiatives, driving maturity and consistency across multiple teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement best practices, enhance program governa...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform Agile practices across teams by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring consistency, and driving maturity within the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve measurable busines...

Today

  •   Less than 5 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.