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 *

Grow your career with a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing ELA education. Engage with educators and leaders to deliver impactful professional development and support, ensuring effective implem...

Alaska, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advanced support for industrial control systems. As a key escalation point, you'll tackle complex issues, drive system stability, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic 2...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $149K *

Manage oversight of major IT projects, ensuring transparency and success through independent advice and risk assessment. Collaborate with agencies to enhance project outcomes and maintain compliance w...

Olympia, WARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$74K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at a federal agency by managing platform enablement and customer solutions. Lead training, technical support, and cross-team collaboration to enhance data analytics and AI capabili...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of market access strategy by integrating payer, provider, and patient perspectives. Lead cross-functional teams to develop impactful strategies that enhance therapy positioning and su...

Philadelphia, PARemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive exceptional support experiences globally, leading a high-performing team to enhance operational efficiency and scale offerings as our customer base and product suite expand...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $137K *

Drive client success by managing service delivery and support engagements, ensuring satisfaction and adherence to service level agreements while fostering strong relationships and optimizing operation...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$156K - $281K *

Drive innovative solutions by leading complex Federal acquisitions, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality proposals. Leverage technical expertise to elevate win probability and e...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Elevate operational efficiency by providing high-level administrative support to senior leadership, coordinating meetings, managing correspondence, and ensuring compliance with Navy directives while f...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in high-quality process design for complex industrial projects, collaborating across disciplines to ensure effective delivery from concept to detail, while driving execution in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$117K - $235K *

Innovate in remote sensing research by leading complex projects, implementing cutting-edge solutions, and driving technical excellence in space-based applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary t...

Albuquerque, NMRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of higher education by leading strategic initiatives and government affairs. Collaborate across teams to drive revenue opportunities and influence policy, ensuring impactful solutions...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $111K *

Lead and innovate Tier I service desk operations by supervising agents, optimizing performance, and ensuring exceptional support for external users. Drive shifts performance, manage escalations, and e...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project management processes for a VHA client team. Utilize your expertise to enhance strategic planning, decision-making, and execution while collaborating with senior s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $200K *

Partner with us to provide strategic legal counsel for defined contribution and multiemployer retirement plans. Collaborate across teams to navigate complex ERISA, tax, and regulatory matters, driving...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $140K *

Reimagine the future of software engineering by leading a dynamic team to develop and maintain innovative web applications. Drive collaboration, enhance product quality, and ensure successful project...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $170K *

Advance your career by leading capture management strategies to secure business opportunities and enhance customer relationships while driving cross-functional collaboration and managing proposals in...

Fairfax, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$182K - $250K *

Champion market development strategies to enhance our presence in CMS and HHS. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, identify opportunities, and drive impactful outcomes in federal health IT...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a high-performing team to manage comprehensive patient services, focusing on strategic operations, client relationships, and compliance. Ensure program performance meets KPIs while driving contin...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $202K *

Analyze business operations to drive strategic improvements in health coaching. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance program outcomes, utilizing data-driven insights and effective commun...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Shape the future of organizational learning by developing and delivering impactful training programs. This role ensures effective curriculum management, facilitates diverse training sessions, and main...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $125K *

Join a team that's redefining global benefits programs! Collaborate to design and implement innovative health, wellness, and retirement solutions across multiple regions, ensuring compliance and enhan...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $150K *

Transform global support operations by architecting an AI-driven knowledge strategy. Lead initiatives to enhance internal and external knowledge management, driving efficiency and customer satisfactio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$220K - $270K *

Unlock potential by guiding application security strategies across diverse product landscapes. In this senior technical role, you'll influence architecture, mentor teams, and enhance security processe...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career as you design and secure automated delivery pipelines, ensuring streamlined deployment and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud infrastruct...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.