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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$125K - $153K *

Drive impactful medical cost-savings initiatives by leading a high-performing team and managing strategic programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance payment integrity and ensure alignment with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Oversee and manage AI data operations programs, ensuring high-quality data for model training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and implement scalable solutions that align...

Menlo Park, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving AI innovation by managing data operations programs that enhance model training and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data delivery for...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the success of a critical DOD proposal by managing supply chain efforts, overseeing subcontractor relationships, and ensuring effective risk mitigation while collaborating with engineering teams...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Manage and oversee all production operations, ensuring schedules are met and quality standards are upheld. Lead inspection activities, resolve bottlenecks, and engage with customers to provide timely...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Oversee and manage all production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. Lead inspection activities, engage with customers, and foster a culture of continuous improvement withi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $85K *

Lead and transform workforce development initiatives, overseeing operational management, staff supervision, and participant success strategies while ensuring compliance and fostering partnerships to e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $85K *

Optimize workforce development initiatives by leading program operations, overseeing staff, and enhancing participant success strategies across diverse career pathways in a mission-driven environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Optimize community development initiatives by leading loan and grant programs. Collaborate with stakeholders, provide strategic guidance, and ensure effective program administration to enhance rural c...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in administering community facilities programs, ensuring effective loan and grant processing while fostering relationships with stakeholders and guiding field officials in program obje...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in administering community facilities programs, ensuring effective loan and grant processing while fostering relationships with stakeholders and guiding field officials in program obje...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of community development by overseeing loan and grant programs, ensuring effective policy implementation, and fostering relationships with stakeholders to maximize program benefits an...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform community engagement by leading the administration of loans and grants, ensuring effective policy implementation and fostering relationships with stakeholders to maximize program benefits an...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive community development by managing loans and grants, fostering partnerships, and guiding program administration to enhance rural facilities and services. Your leadership will ensure effec...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading community programs, overseeing loan and grant administration, and fostering relationships with stakeholders to enhance rural development initiatives and ensure effective pr...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Help us shape the future of community development by overseeing loan and grant programs, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and guiding field officials to ensure effective program administrati...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Champion the redesign and implementation of employee onboarding processes, leading cross-functional teams through the project lifecycle while ensuring alignment and continuous improvement in a complex...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming employee onboarding processes through Workday, managing the entire project lifecycle from design to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure al...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to successful electrical construction projects from bidding to completion. Develop strong client relationships, manage project finances, and lead a team towards excellence...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead field-based medical teams, ensuring client delivery and team performance while fostering scientific engagement and program growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve st...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise IT solutions and mission support. Lead contract execution, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure performance meets government standards while providing 24/7...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape community development by overseeing loan and grant programs, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and guiding field officials to ensure effective program administration and maximum benefit...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional antenna solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction while managing program scope, timelines, and budgets effectively...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Manage multiple project teams to ensure financial success and risk mitigation while fostering client relationships and overseeing project execution in the Mission Critical sector. Drive quality, safet...

Today

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

$79K - $115K *

Optimize program execution by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing operations, and fostering team collaboration to achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively...

2 days ago

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

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.