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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing child protection systems globally. This role oversees grants and compliance for a multi-country initiative, ensuring effective management and adherence to pol...

Baltimore, MDRemote

1 week ago

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

$88K - $108K *

Transform payer billing implementations by managing complex projects, collaborating across teams, and driving process improvements. Leverage strong problem-solving skills to enhance operational effici...

South San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $129K *

Lead the charge in developing competitive proposals and client services, enhancing operational excellence across clinical research programs. Collaborate with global teams to ensure high-quality submis...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $180K *

Unlock potential by managing key relationships with insurance partners, overseeing operations, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic, team-focused environment. Thrive in a collaborative setting that dr...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $183K *

Innovate the future of healthcare technology by developing scalable applications that streamline specialty prescriptions. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance user experience and drive efficienc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading a remote team in managing healthcare operations and compliance for a Federal IDRE program. Drive performance, enhance quality, and ensure regulatory adherence while fost...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of AI integration by leading complex projects, bridging technical teams and leadership. Drive Agile methodologies, manage risks, and ensure timely deliverables in a dynamic environmen...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead compliance excellence by conducting quality reviews, enhancing processes, and providing expert guidance to ensure timely, accurate client service and adherence to regulatory standards in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance child care data reporting through innovative training and technical assistance. Collaborate with states and Tribes to improve data quality and compliance, ensuring effec...

Reston, VARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $105K *

Drive impactful learning experiences by developing engaging curriculum and materials for federal users. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance user adoption of enterprise applications an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise service delivery by leading cross-center operations, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring high-quality IT services across multiple locations. Drive initiatives that improve performa...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading proposal efforts for strategic pursuits, collaborating with teams to develop winning strategies, and managing proposal deliverables. Drive quality and compliance while coac...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading proposal efforts and collaborating with teams to secure new business. Drive strategy, manage projects, and enhance proposal quality while coaching junior members in a dy...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of health technology by driving regulatory strategies for innovative lab testing, imaging, and AI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and accelerate...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in expanding our MTSS product roadmap, guiding development and commercialization efforts. Collaborate with educators and cross-functional teams to enhance assessment tools that support...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$75K - $90K *

Lead the strategic expansion of assessment measures and platform capabilities. Own the product roadmap, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance educator tools to improve student support a...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$98K - $147K *

Empower success by leading strategic programs that enhance clinical, financial, and operational outcomes. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and ensure alignment with organizational goals, d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing project efficiency and effectiveness. Support PMO processes and tools while collaborating across departments to ensure successful project delivery aligned wit...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing expert epidemiological insights into occupational exposures for military aviation and firefighter data sets, driving impactful research and analysis to enhance safety...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading complex subrecipient programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams to drive impactful opioid response initiatives in Illinois. This role demands s...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving technical integration and validation for Ambient AI Scribe initiatives. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance workflows, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational re...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Champion strategic sales growth by building partnerships in Humanities and Social Sciences. Drive courseware adoption and deliver innovative solutions that enhance learner outcomes and institutional s...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

4 days ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic sales growth in Humanities and Social Sciences education. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to deliver innovative learning solutions that enhance stu...

Portland, ORRemote

4 days ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sales growth in Humanities and Social Sciences education. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to deliver innovative learning solutions that enhance student...

Denver, CORemote

4 days ago

  •   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.