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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$110K - $130K *

Lead complex IT programs and teams ensuring compliance, managing resources, and delivering exceptional support to a diverse user base. Drive strategic IT operations for government contracts while fost...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $139K *

Empower innovation by developing and managing NPI/TIQ program roadmaps. Drive execution of phase-gate deliverables, ensuring readiness for high-volume manufacturing while optimizing processes and stan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving community engagement and public policy initiatives. Lead high-visibility events, coordinate stakeholders, and build relationships to support drone delivery services and enha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Deliver comprehensive project management from planning to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to budget and schedule. Act as the primary liaison among stakeholders, facilitating eff...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing IT contracts, ensuring effective staffing, security compliance, and timely delivery of all project requirements while fostering a positive team environment and maintaining...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead operational analysis for ice and snow products, ensuring quality and timely delivery of environmental intelligence services for critical maritime operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance out...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower the Department of Defense's NAVWAR mission by managing complex programs. Oversee project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation while ensuring stakeholder communication and program objec...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $175K *

Support us in managing and coordinating diverse projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with program goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to monitor performance, manage risks, and uphold comp...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $175K *

Drive program success by managing project planning, budgeting, and stakeholder communication. Oversee risk management and ensure alignment with program goals while fostering strong team collaboration...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in cross-functional program management, ensuring alignment of priorities and schedules across engineering, logistics, and business areas for timely execution and effective stakeholder...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $165K *

Pioneer project management excellence by leading a 9-person team, ensuring timely deliverables, managing risks, and interfacing with government stakeholders to drive AI/ML program success in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Oversee daily operations and performance of a key Government program, ensuring compliance, quality control, and effective workforce management across multiple locations. Engage with stakeholders to dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Oversee daily operations and performance of the H2F program, ensuring compliance and quality control while managing a geographically dispersed team and coordinating with Government stakeholders to ach...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, overseeing critical Navy shipboard networks. Drive project success through effective resource planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication while e...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead a multi-disciplinary team to ensure program success, guiding client and consultant collaboration while managing project delivery, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives in a dynamic envir...

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading a multi-disciplinary team to ensure program success, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery in a dynamic environment focused on water and wastewater...

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $190K *

Manage enterprise-wide Identity and Access Management initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams while ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory compliance. Drive project execution...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to successful IT projects by leading teams, shaping strategies, and enhancing cloud-based initiatives while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and federal requirements...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion impactful IT projects by leading cross-functional teams to enhance cloud solutions, manage budgets, and support stakeholder engagement in federal environments, ensuring alignment with client...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage operations across three DoD directorates, ensuring contract performance, overseeing personnel, and coordinating cyber threat initiatives. Lead a diverse team while serving as the main communica...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $289K *

Drive the future of space warfighting by leading diverse teams through all program phases, ensuring timely delivery of innovative counterspace capabilities while managing costs, schedules, and technic...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $289K *

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative counterspace mission capabilities, ensuring project success through effective management of cost, schedule, and technical performance while fostering...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $289K *

Lead program performance in this critical role, overseeing delivery on cost and schedule while achieving technical milestones for a pioneering space capability. Drive team collaboration and foster cus...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $289K *

Advance critical missions by leading a cross-functional team to meet program goals. Oversee all phases of the program lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of innovative operational capabilities while c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $241K *

Lead program management activities ensuring technical, cost, and schedule performance while collaborating with customers in defense and commercial sectors. Drive program execution from inception to co...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.