Explore Program Specialist Jobs

Program specialists help organizations plan, coordinate, and improve programs that serve business, community, or customer needs. Depending on the employer and industry, the role may involve managing program operations, tracking budgets and outcomes, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring work meets organizational goals. Explore vetted Program Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Program Specialist Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization and program. Common duties include developing work plans, coordinating schedules and resources, monitoring milestones, preparing reports, supporting compliance, and communicating with internal teams and external partners. Some specialists focus on a particular area, such as healthcare, education, technology, public policy, or business operations.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with experience coordinating projects or programs. Depending on the position, qualifications may include a relevant degree, industry knowledge, data analysis, budget tracking, process improvement, or familiarity with project management tools. Senior roles may require leadership experience and a record of delivering measurable results.

Program Specialist Salary and Career Growth

Pay depends on factors such as industry, location, scope, and experience. Program specialists may advance into senior program, program management, operations, or strategy roles. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover roles aligned with their career goals.

Find Program Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Browse Program Specialist openings and review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details. Use Ladders to identify opportunities that match your experience and explore your next professional step.

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$60K - $99K *

Drive impactful professional development in Mathematics for K-8 educators. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance classroom learning and ensure equity. Engage in dynamic environments while s...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in establishing a standardized implementation methodology, overseeing complex projects from contract to go-live. Drive team adoption, manage dependencies, and ensure successful transit...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $248K *

Champion client engagement and operational excellence by managing consulting teams, driving quality standards, and fostering relationships within Military Health Systems. Lead new business development...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $100K *

Support the implementation and compliance of federal grants, ensuring effective project management and fiscal oversight. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance educational resources and promote dive...

Oregon, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$111K - $206K *

Join a team that's driving mission success through innovative program planning. Collaborate across functions to develop and maintain schedules, ensuring on-time, in-budget delivery of complex projects...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $153K *

Transform financial management practices by leading budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation efforts. Collaborate with teams to enhance decision-making and optimize financial systems, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $117K *

Manage the performance and growth of a global network of Authorized Service Providers, ensuring compliance and service quality while driving revenue growth through data-driven decision-making and part...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $230K *

Lead complex, multi-workstream technology programs, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering customer outcomes through strategic planning, execution, and governance. Drive program success by man...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive strategic initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks, and delivering executive-ready reports to ensure successful program execution and stakeholder alignment...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $135K *

Optimize business operations by providing strategic project support to senior leadership, enhancing recruitment processes, and analyzing market data to drive informed decision-making and improve captu...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $126K *

Elevate clinical research by leading the Pre-Award team to ensure compliance, budget accuracy, and timely activation of trials while driving process improvements and maintaining high performance metri...

Tampa, FLRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$89K - $148K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure architectures for enterprise environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and cybersecurity best practices through expert collaboration a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Champion social strategy and community engagement, driving impactful growth across multiple channels. Lead a dynamic team to create culturally relevant content, leveraging AI for efficiency and innova...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in program performance management, guiding teams in cost and schedule development for high-value engineering programs. Collaborate across functions to drive success i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $115K *

Unlock your potential in a pivotal integration role, ensuring customer success through seamless technical setups, collaboration across teams, and enhancement of integration performance for optimal sat...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $108K *

Transform educational outcomes by leading clinical programs and social work initiatives, fostering collaboration among staff and students to enhance academic success and behavioral development in a su...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$65K - $96K *

Advance leadership development by designing impactful programs and coaching talent. Collaborate with teams to enhance learning experiences and drive measurable success in succession planning and organ...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive clinical trial success across regions. Leverage your expertise in project management and mentoring to ensure compliance, quality, and timely execution of st...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $157K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, large-scale programs and projects, ensuring strategic objectives are met through effective planning, execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive success b...

Missouri, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer engaging visual communications by transforming complex data into compelling graphics. Collaborate with teams to create materials that support strategic initiatives, ensuring clarity and access...

Maryland, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $114K *

Deliver exceptional clinical support for neuromodulation therapies, ensuring effective patient management and education while collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance treatment outcomes...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $210K *

Drive your career with impactful Workday Grants Management solutions. Collaborate with mission-driven organizations to design, configure, and deploy systems that ensure accuracy and long-term success...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient safety through data analysis, audits, and collaboration across departments. Drive improvements in EHR software and support quality initiatives to ensu...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Champion the integration of refugees by overseeing program management, ensuring compliance, and providing technical assistance to local partners. Drive quality service delivery and enhance capacity th...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining data analysis in educational assessment. You'll troubleshoot and enhance psychometric programs, manage large datasets, and mentor colleagues while ensuring data integrity...

United StatesRemote

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Program Specialist?question toggle

    A Program Specialist supports the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of programs. The role can include managing schedules and resources, tracking progress, preparing reports, and coordinating with stakeholders.

  • What qualifications do Program Specialist jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and industry. Common qualifications include program or project coordination experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and relevant subject-matter knowledge. Some roles require a degree, data analysis skills, or experience with budgets and compliance.

  • How much do Program Specialists earn?question toggle

    Program Specialist salaries vary based on experience, location, industry, and responsibilities. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary information and requirements.

  • Where can Program Specialists work?question toggle

    Program Specialists work across industries such as healthcare, education, technology, government, nonprofits, and business operations. Their focus may be shaped by the organization’s programs and goals.

  • What career paths can follow a Program Specialist role?question toggle

    With relevant experience, Program Specialists may move into senior specialist, program manager, project manager, operations, or strategy positions.