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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$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...

5 days ago

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

$140K - $185K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, manage roadmaps, and enhance customer experiences. Lead product initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals while mentoring j...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of operations by managing project execution, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, coordinate resources, and drive continuous impro...

Harrow, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of complex project management initiatives, leveraging your IT expertise and leadership skills to deliver strategic solutions for federal clients, while ensuring compliance and collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with budgets and schedules, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes in a dynamic envir...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in automotive program management, overseeing tooling and manufacturing projects from launch to production while ensuring quality, budget, and timelines are met through effective cross...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading automotive tooling and manufacturing programs from launch to production. Manage cross-functional projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery while collaborating with...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leading global government programs, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction through effective project management and collaboration with diverse stakeholde...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Manage and oversee global government programs, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive project performance, compliance, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by managing and overseeing program operations, ensuring timely and quality performance while coordinating resources and personnel effectively within a dynamic environment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading a transformative project to replace a legacy probation case management system. Collaborate across 23 judicial districts, ensuring compliance and enhancing user experienc...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Design and optimize development projects from concept through production. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Design, and Engineering, ensuring quality while balancing cost and timelines to mee...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$250K - $500K+*

Join a team that's leading the charge in silicon development for high-performance GenAI products. Drive cross-functional execution, manage complex schedules, and ensure tapeout readiness across hardwa...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of Debit Card products by leading strategic initiatives, managing complex programs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful change in the financial servic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion the modernization of a statewide probation case management system, leading cross-functional teams through project lifecycle phases while ensuring compliance, stakeholder engagement, and effec...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful project management solutions by leading the adoption and rollout of a new PPM tool. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, provide training, and support decentralized PMOs acro...

Dauphin, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive successful project delivery in the Telco services sector by managing complex initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with business goals while maintaining timelines...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a technical team to enhance collaboration tools in a dynamic, cloud-based environment. Engage with federal clients, drive Agile practices, and ensure toolset efficiency...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $182K *

Champion the development of an Intelligent Network Operations Control Tower platform, driving AI/ML-focused planning, real-time incident management, and automated reporting to enhance operational effi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing personnel and operational execution across critical Navy training programs. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contracts, and ensure successful program del...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$167K - $222K *

Lead the charge in overseeing high-impact programs within subsea robotics, driving innovation and execution in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$183K - $243K *

Join a team that's pioneering the development of cutting-edge autonomous vehicles, driving innovation in subsea robotics. Lead a dynamic program, collaborate with experts, and deliver impactful soluti...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $158K *

Join a team that's transforming end-user computing by leading program delivery in commercial loan servicing. Collaborate with engineering and executive stakeholders to ensure successful integration an...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.