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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$105K - $196K *

Drive impactful Trade Promotion Management (TPM) implementations for CPG clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success from planning to hypercare, while supporting busines...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Support the implementation of pain management and opioid safety initiatives, collaborating with clinical teams to enhance patient care and compliance with national standards while driving improvements...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading pain management initiatives and opioid safety programs. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance patient care, ensure compliance with national standards, and drive improv...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance pain management initiatives by collaborating with clinical teams to enhance opioid safety and compliance with national standards, while leading data-driven reviews and implementing risk mitiga...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic leadership across complex programs, ensuring exceptional performance and alignment with organizational goals. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-value pro...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $193K *

Empower your career by leading complex projects and initiatives within a dynamic program. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency, drive strategic planning, and ensure successf...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$108K - $130K *

Transform the FasTrak program by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring project delivery, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to align business priorities and drive co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Help us establish a robust PMO to drive enterprise transformation and manage complex technical initiatives. Lead program execution, build governance frameworks, and enhance collaboration across teams...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive enterprise transformation by leading a Technical Program Management Office, overseeing complex initiatives and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve measurable business outcomes and op...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engage in strategic acquisition program management, overseeing development, production, and deployment of advanced weapon systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with DoD policies while o...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future by leading complex federal programs, ensuring effective management of contracts, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence within the SEWP VI framework, while enhancing custo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the management and growth of Agility's NASA SEWP VI contract, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while driving business development and customer engagement across federal agencies...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing IT delivery projects, ensuring timely execution and quality outcomes while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive success across multiple initi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead project management efforts to integrate I2S missions, supporting national security initiatives and strategic objectives. Collaborate with senior leaders to develop actionable plans and deliver im...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Execute impactful program management to reduce admissions, enhance care coordination, and support complex patients through interdisciplinary collaboration and strategic interventions, ensuring timely...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $200K *

Manage and drive high-impact initiatives in a Scaled Agile environment, ensuring seamless execution from planning to adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving the execution of complex, enterprise-level programs. Lead cross-functional integration, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance targets while fostering a cul...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Optimize multi-market customer programs by unifying teams, standardizing processes, and enhancing operational efficiency to deliver a consistent customer experience across all regions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $250K *

Lead the execution of Enterprise Mobility Support Services, ensuring seamless project delivery and coordination across multiple teams. Drive improvements in service performance and maintain high stand...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Empower teams by overseeing digital communications programs, ensuring alignment with federal priorities. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance delivery, manage operations, and drive successful outc...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform customer relationships by leading strategic programs, ensuring seamless execution from order intake to delivery. Drive cross-functional alignment and operational excellence to enhance custom...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $123K *

Lead complex enterprise-wide projects from initiation to implementation, ensuring timely, budget-friendly, and quality delivery. Collaborate across teams to achieve strategic objectives while managing...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Champion your project management skills by leading multiple digital projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with a dynamic team. Drive accountability and enhance pr...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of C5ISR programs by leading strategic execution, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with government standards while driving financial performance and risk m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental and regulatory projects, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction while overseeing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams from proposal to complet...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.