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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$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects by managing the construction of a data center. Oversee all phases from design to turnover, ensuring quality and compliance thr...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead multi-geo programs, ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction while managing a diverse group of program managers and driving strategic initiatives for success...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Drive project success by overseeing construction activities, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Engage with stakeholders throughout all project phases, from planning...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and development of Warehouse Management Systems, integrating business logic with ERP solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational processes and manage projects, ensuring al...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $190K *

Join a team that's leading innovative projects in military airborne communication. As a Program Manager, you'll oversee engineering teams, ensure project success, and build strong relationships with k...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Oversee cross-functional development programs, ensuring alignment and high-quality execution from concept to production. Drive strategic priorities, manage schedules, and resolve complex challenges to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $225K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership and integration across engineering, nuclear safety, and project management for complex construction programs, ensuring safety, quality, and custom...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $225K *

Drive technical leadership and integration across engineering, safety, and project management for complex nuclear programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success and compl...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $225K *

Elevate project success by leading multidisciplinary teams in nuclear design and program management, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across all phases of construction and operations for compl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $200K *

Drive innovation as a Program Manager overseeing signal processing projects. Lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure customer satisfaction while navigating a dynamic R&D environment fo...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing healthcare facility projects from concept to occupancy, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with client goals through effective collaboration and comm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $199K *

Shape the future of counterspace mission capabilities by leading a diverse team through all program phases, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction while managing costs and technical perfor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading large-scale power generation projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success from incep...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $180K *

Drive the resolution of complex cybersecurity challenges by leading program management efforts, coordinating with government personnel, and ensuring compliance across stakeholders while managing resou...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $195K *

Elevate your career by leading complex transformation projects that drive change and deliver measurable outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project lifecycles, ensuring alignme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $195K *

Elevate your career by leading complex transformation projects, driving change through collaboration with stakeholders, and delivering measurable outcomes on time and within budget. Your expertise wil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion enablement initiatives across Technical and Sales domains, partnering with experts to define and execute programs. Lead content development, delivery, and continuous improvement efforts to en...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $105K *

Drive customer success by managing projects with high autonomy and strategic insight. Oversee production processes, ensure compliance with quality standards, and negotiate with stakeholders to optimiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $165K *

Transform program operations by coordinating cross-functional teams, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring effective execution of scientific funding initiatives. Drive clarity and structure in complex wo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to enhance data.CMS.gov, driving open data initiatives and collaborating with CMS stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery and optimal user experience...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional projects, ensuring timely deliverables and driving process improvements through collaboration and expert project management methodologies...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's transforming electrical construction by managing large-scale projects. Lead the execution of assigned scopes, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$66K - $96K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing all phases of development, from scope definition to execution. Collaborate with stakeholders, analyze data, and deliver insightful reports to drive success in the...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $195K *

Lead strategic initiatives and ensure compliance while managing program delivery at a high-profile location. Drive quality standards and resolve issues to meet task requirements effectively and effici...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $142K *

Lead the charge in managing end-to-end localization projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality content delivery and operational excellence across diverse media formats...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.