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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$159K - $239K *

Drive the charge in managing complex projects within a dynamic environment, ensuring timely delivery and collaboration across teams to meet strategic objectives while fostering a culture of engagement...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Champion project success by managing capital investments from inception to closure. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safety, budget adherence, and timely execution while mentoring teams and dri...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage the successful delivery of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal standards while overseeing scope, schedule, cost, and quality across multidisciplinary...

1 week ago

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

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, managing client relationships, overseeing construction management efforts, and ensuring program success through strategic planning an...

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

$88K - $105K *

Oversee the district's complex IT program, providing expert guidance on information management and technology. Ensure systems operability and customer satisfaction while planning and directing initiat...

3 days ago

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

$170K - $250K *

Champion the future of aerospace by leading a dynamic team in managing complex engineering programs, ensuring high performance and effective communication with government clients while fostering innov...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Innovate and lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic programs from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards while fostering strong stak...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of a PMO practice, collaborating with stakeholders and IT teams to drive critical projects in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective delivery and managem...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of a PMO practice, collaborating with stakeholders to drive critical IT projects, and utilizing your extensive project management expertise in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing technology infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless execution of network refreshes and hardware deployments while coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining stak...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on customer relationship management, strategic account oversight, and supply chain optimization, ensuring exceptional service delivery and driving process...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's focused on driving customer success through strategic account management, enhancing fulfillment processes, and leading initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and customer sa...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $250K *

Accelerate program execution by leading diverse teams in aerospace projects, ensuring effective communication and technical oversight within classified environments while driving key technology demons...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead and manage complex projects for our Army client, overseeing technical solutions, schedules, and risk analysis while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and delivering value to Army...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $173K *

Drive portfolio-level leadership in risk management, overseeing small programs while enhancing execution rigor. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks, implement mitigations, and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$285K - $340K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive scalable contracting processes for our Compute and Infrastructure initiatives. Manage procurement and vendor agreements while enhancing contract efficiency to support...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$285K - $340K *

Manage the contracting processes for a high-volume procurement operation. Build scalable solutions and workflows to enhance efficiency and support cross-functional teams in ensuring timely delivery an...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation and excellence as you lead complex software releases and AI integration, collaborating with global teams to ensure zero-downtime reliability and optimal performance across our enterpr...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K *

Engineer comprehensive acquisition strategies to enhance protective and investigative operations. Oversee program management, ensuring compliance and performance metrics align with organizational obje...

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

$121K - $158K *

Lead the charge in overseeing acquisition policies and strategies for multi-million-dollar programs, ensuring compliance and effective management of resources to support critical operations and enhanc...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing timelines, budgets, and client communications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions while proactively addressing risks...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $230K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional program management for federal contracts. Oversee staffing, fiscal management, and customer engagement while ensuring compliance and quality acro...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver high-quality program support by coordinating tasks across divisions, analyzing data, and preparing technical documentation. Play a key role in managing program deliverables and ensuring compli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Join a dynamic project management team driving successful engineering contract execution. Lead customer relations, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure timely delivery while mitigating risks. Shap...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading complex divestiture initiatives. Drive alignment and manage interdependencies in a transformative environment, ensuring successful execution across varied business funct...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.