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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$84K - $127K *

Engage in meaningful client relationships to elevate retirement plan participation. Provide on-site education and tailored consultations, aiming to enhance investment knowledge and financial outcomes...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $127K *

Drive your career forward by providing education and service in retirement planning while enhancing participant engagement and savings. Collaborate with diverse clients to deliver impactful financial...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $98K *

Champion regulatory audit excellence by leading PACE audits, ensuring compliance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational readiness and continuous improvement across the orga...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $268K *

Drive sales and distribution of AEDs and related systems in the Education and Utility sectors. This high-impact role focuses on creating demand, building a pipeline, and closing complex opportunities...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage a dedicated team to enhance patient access to complex medications, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while delivering exceptional experiences. Guide strategic improvements to optim...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $93K *

Drive operational excellence as a Deputy Program Manager, overseeing a nationwide respite care program for military families. Ensure compliance, manage intake processes, and lead a dedicated team to d...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to cloud migration efforts by designing secure, scalable Azure architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical healthcare applica...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Empower the R&D organization by leading technology strategy, engineering execution, and team development across a diverse healthcare software portfolio, ensuring alignment with market needs and operat...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing pharmaceutical programs, ensuring smooth operations, client relationships, and strategic execution while overseeing performance metrics and enhancing team collaboration...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare through cloud solutions, driving modernization and interoperability initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure, scalable Azure arc...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving partnerships within health systems, building strategic relationships, and creating impactful ecosystems that accelerate product adoption and streamline sales cycles, while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $206K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior CSfC Systems Engineer, deploying cutting-edge networking solutions across the U.S. and globally. Leverage your expertise in virtualization and data center architecture...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage your expertise to lead complex HL7 integrations across healthcare systems, enhancing interoperability and data-sharing capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful implement...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering positive employee and labor relations. Leverage your expertise to manage complex issues, support collective bargaining, and ensure compliance with labor laws...

Virginia, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing research through effective contract management and procurement oversight. Lead negotiations, ensure compliance, and support the research community while super...

Lawrence, KSRemote

1 week ago

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

$93K - $120K *

Transform business intelligence into actionable insights by leading product strategy and development. Collaborate across teams to create scalable solutions that enhance decision-making and drive measu...

Minnesota, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Manage cross-provider IT service delivery and governance in a federal environment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure dependable services and measurable outcomes while leading service...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Oversee complex federal acquisitions, providing strategic guidance and compliance support. Lead full lifecycle contract management, mentor junior staff, and ensure effective execution of high-level pr...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $90K *

Unlock potential by leading complex federal acquisitions, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring compliance. This senior role requires extensive contracting expertise to manage high-level procurem...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $90K *

Drive your career by leading complex federal acquisitions, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Leverage your expertise in contracting to support the Department of V...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $90K *

Manage complex federal acquisitions, providing strategic guidance and compliance oversight. Collaborate with stakeholders to execute high-level contracting responsibilities, ensuring effective procure...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $196K *

Transform public health analytics by leading AI development and deployment. Guide multidisciplinary teams to create scalable solutions, ensuring compliance and quality while driving innovation and col...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$60K - $103K *

Elevate compliance standards by leading audits and training initiatives for coding and documentation. Collaborate across departments to ensure adherence to regulations while enhancing quality assuranc...

Santa Fe, NMRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $190K *

Lead and develop a high-performing team in firewall security engineering, ensuring consistent implementation of security controls while balancing operational demands and strategic initiatives for ente...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $216K *

Lead the technical implementation of a large-scale platform modernization program, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and providing hands-on guidance across multiple teams and vendors for s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.