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 *

Transform project delivery by leading a high-performing PMO, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with best practices while collaborating with executive leaders to meet client needs and drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing program execution, driving team success, and ensuring financial objectives are met. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time and with...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Deliver full project lifecycle management, ensuring timely, within-budget software and hardware project delivery while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing customer satisfaction across var...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by leading project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Oversee cross-functional teams while managing risks and resources in a dynamic envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$148K - $201K *

Manage complex, cross-functional programs to drive business growth, ensuring timely delivery and effective collaboration across teams while navigating technical and business constraints...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $135K *

Transform project delivery by leading initiatives from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and financial performance while fostering strong client relationships and team collaborati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $135K *

Advance your career by leading projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with teams and clients to drive successful outcomes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform data requirements into effective capture programs, ensuring quality and delivery across devices and locations while connecting engineering decisions to field realities and scaling operations...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of complex IT projects and enterprise systems integration. Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure timely delivery, manage risks, and communicate effectively across multiple...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional client experiences by leading cross-functional projects in influencer marketing. Drive strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform operational efficiency by leading strategic projects in reverse logistics and refurbishment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, optimize workflows, and drive conti...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $189K *

Elevate your career by leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects that drive the deployment of cutting-edge infrastructure. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery and effective com...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Manage and synchronize contract projects to achieve strategic goals. Oversee planning, monitoring, and performance reviews while implementing operational improvements and resolving issues to enhance p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in project management initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to define objectives and develop comprehensive plans that drive operational success and enhance organizational goals...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by managing complex task orders, ensuring timely implementation of technical solutions, and collaborating with government stakeholders to drive mission-critical outcomes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex IT task orders, ensuring timely implementation of technical solutions while collaborating with government officials and managing project teams effectively...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $209K *

Transform event experiences by leading complex, cross-functional programs that enhance operational excellence and drive strategic initiatives. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure impactful...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by owning product areas in an AI-driven platform for local government. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage with customers, and drive impactful product decisions that en...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and drive construction projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with goals, timelines, and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive new product development, ensuring successful execution and ROI. Collaborate with global partners to manage schedules, costs, and quality while providing updates to...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of project management and execution across cross-functional teams, ensuring battery testing programs are efficiently delivered on schedule while fostering strong communication and probl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Manager, leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives. Drive execution with strategic insight, manage resources, and apply Agile methodologies to deliver i...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $125K *

Pioneer impactful projects as a Senior Project Manager, leading cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives. Utilize Agile methodologies to ensure timely delivery and measurable outcomes whi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $161K *

Elevate your career by managing complex projects that exceed client expectations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiencies and optimize processes, ensuring timely delivery and bud...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of acquisition programs by leading a dynamic team, enhancing processes, and driving successful project outcomes in a collaborative environment focused on operational excellence and st...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.