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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$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance manufacturing efficiency, manage production schedules, and drive process improvements. Leverage your expertise to forecast capacity needs and ensure timely delivery whil...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $165K *

Drive the charge in managing program performance, guiding teams, and interfacing with government stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and alignment with objectives...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you take ownership of crafting high-quality proposals for competitive US Government programs, collaborating across departments to ensure compliance and clarity while managing th...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $156K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee complex software deployments, ensuring governance and stakeholder engagement across multiple sites. Drive successful outcomes for strategic customers while managing...

Tucson, AZRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $156K *

Join us to oversee complex, multi-site software deployments, ensuring successful outcomes through governance and stakeholder management. Collaborate with teams and executives to drive programme succes...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive successful program execution, managing all aspects from planning to delivery while fostering business growth through innovative solutions and strong customer relations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion product excellence in BFS-Capital Markets by managing product activities, aligning with business goals, and enhancing performance through strategic analysis and collaboration with stakeholder...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of client implementations by leading large-scale projects, managing cross-functional teams, and driving digital banking solutions to success. Collaborate effectively to enhance proces...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex fabrication projects for defense, chemical, and oil & gas sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure timely, on-budget project delivery...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while fostering strong client relationships and team collaboration...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering projects safely and on time. Lead from preconstruction to closeout, managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring quality and safety s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$204K - $227K *

Drive transformational aviation infrastructure programs, overseeing large-scale terminal development projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring strategic delivery, stakeholder collaboration, and...

1 week ago

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

$204K - $227K *

Elevate your career by leading large-scale aviation projects, ensuring strategic delivery and operational excellence. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to drive transformationa...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple federal task orders, ensuring compliance, performance, and growth. Build strong relationships, oversee contract execution, and identify opportunities for expansion...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $92K *

Unlock potential by managing SaaS implementation projects for public-sector clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of grants management solutions while enhancing project meth...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $210K *

Drive successful delivery of program workstreams by managing schedules, budgets, and Agile teams. Utilize AI tools for planning and reporting while ensuring compliance and quality standards are met th...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $210K *

Lead the charge in managing complex project workstreams, coordinating Agile teams, and ensuring compliance with federal standards while leveraging AI tools for effective delivery and reporting...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $300K *

Advance organizational cohesion by managing goal-setting, leadership events, and culture-building initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance communication and streamline operations, ensuri...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $300K *

Shape a cohesive global Accounting team by managing goals, events, and culture. Collaborate with leadership to enhance operations and employee experience, ensuring alignment and engagement across mult...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving automation excellence by leading cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards while managing client relationships and program life...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $195K *

Join our team to transition manual classification systems to AI-driven solutions, enhancing data sharing for national security. Leverage your experience to streamline processes while collaborating on...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$148K - $199K *

Lead the charge in managing complex programs from inception to completion, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction while overseeing budgets, schedules, and technical performance acro...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing proposal efforts, ensuring compliance and responsiveness to customer needs, while providing strategic direction and oversight for proposal teams across multiple business se...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate business growth by leading proposal management efforts, ensuring compliance and responsiveness while guiding teams towards developing compelling proposals across various sectors. Drive exce...

Rockville, MDRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $282K *

Shape the future of product development by driving cross-functional collaboration, optimizing processes, and ensuring timely delivery of innovative solutions in a dynamic environment focused on AI and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.