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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by managing critical program activities, ensuring objectives are met while serving as the key liaison between government and contractor teams. Lead project execution and mentor sta...
2 weeks ago
Program Manager, Enterprise Growth & Capital Programs
$100K - $180K *
Lead the charge in delivering enterprise-level growth programs by ensuring alignment across all functions, driving planning and execution adherence, and managing complex initiatives for timely product...
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Sr Manager, Program Management
$149K - $202K *
Shape strategic initiatives and enhance business operations by driving data analysis, problem-solving, and effective communication across teams. Collaborate with leadership to track goals and improve...
3 days ago
Project Manager, Quality, Operations
$90K - $100K *
Champion project success by managing key initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budgets while driving efficiencies and best prac...
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Project Manager, Quality, Operations
$90K - $100K *
Lead impactful projects within our Quality Management team, driving collaboration and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. Utilize your expertise to manage resources, budgets, and timelines w...
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Project Manager, Quality, Operations
$90K - $100K *
Accelerate progress at our Quality Management team as a Project Manager, driving key projects through collaboration, resource planning, and risk management to ensure successful outcomes while maintain...
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Project Manager, Quality, Operations
$90K - $100K *
Optimize project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive quality and efficiency while adhering to project sco...
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Project Manager, Quality, Operations
$90K - $100K *
Manage key projects within the Quality Management team, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder engagement while driving innovative solutions and best practices for quality and cli...
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Project Manager, Quality, Operations
$90K - $100K *
Transform project management by driving collaboration, ensuring quality, and delivering results on time and within budget. Leverage your expertise to manage stakeholder relations and implement effecti...
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$113K - $188K *
Join a team that's driving modernization efforts in federal programs. As a Project Manager, you'll lead cross-functional teams, oversee stakeholder engagement, and ensure effective PMO support for cri...
3 days ago
$113K - $188K *
Unlock your potential by leading cross-functional teams in delivering PMO support for a major modernization program. Drive stakeholder engagement, manage budgets, and ensure quality execution across m...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower our project management team by leading complex engineering programs, enhancing processes, and fostering client relationships. Drive successful project delivery while mentoring staff and shapin...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Partner with us to manage critical cybersecurity projects, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders while navigating complex DoD requirements and innovative solutions in a dynamic environment...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $140K *
Deliver impactful project leadership in a multi-phase AI integration program, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic goals while fostering collaboration across technical and leadership...
2 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Join us to lead a multi-year training program for a public utility, overseeing all aspects from task order proposals to evaluations. Be the key liaison, ensuring quality and compliance while managing...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Manage the end-to-end program for closing federal contracts, ensuring compliance and quality. Lead a team, coordinate with Government officials, and drive project success through effective planning an...
2 days ago
Program Manager (Operations Manager)
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives and managing program execution. Oversee planning, policy development, and resource allocation while collaborating with executives to achieve organizat...
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$130K - $155K *
Champion the integration of systems engineering and Agile methodologies to enhance software development for NASIC. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to define product vision and deliver solutions...
2 days ago
$83K - $118K *
Unlock your potential by leading complex IT/SaaS projects, driving execution, and enhancing business processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success while utilizing Agile methodolo...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $142K *
Pioneer program management initiatives by overseeing multiple projects, ensuring alignment with goals, optimizing resources, and enhancing quality through effective assessment protocols and stakeholde...
1 week ago
Project Manager - Data Success
$110K - $130K *
Champion project success by managing data ingestion/extraction for government clients. Oversee the full implementation lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder engagement while navigating c...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion the execution of HEDIS audit operations, serving as the key liaison with external audit firms. Drive project milestones, enhance audit readiness, and collaborate across teams to ensure timely...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead and execute annual HEDIS audit operations, coordinating with external firms and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality performance. Drive project milestones, manage risks, and en...
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$110K - $130K *
Transform clinical quality operations by leading HEDIS audit planning and execution. Drive collaboration across teams, manage external partnerships, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing HEDIS audit operations, ensuring timely execution and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to enhance clinical quality measurement and...
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What is a Program Manager?
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?
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?
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?
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?
With experience, Program Managers may move into senior program leadership, portfolio management, operations leadership, director roles, or executive positions.