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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$110K - $159K *

Inspire excellence in clinical documentation by leading a team of specialists, ensuring quality assurance, and fostering professional development. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $159K *

Lead the charge in enhancing clinical documentation integrity by supervising staff, conducting quality reviews, and fostering professional development. Collaborate with teams to implement effective st...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Drive impactful grassroots advocacy by managing state-specific campaigns, building coalitions, and mobilizing community support for immigrant rights. Collaborate with diverse partners to enhance local...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic partnerships by managing EHR relationships, driving pipeline growth, and enhancing co-sell motions. Collaborate with sales and marketing to optimize partner engagement and ensure measur...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $154K *

Shape the future of contract administration by leading complex negotiations, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes in high-sta...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $100K *

Lead and mentor a field acquisition team while managing complex land negotiations. Collaborate with project management to ensure efficient progress on acquisition files and resolve challenging negotia...

Minnesota, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Oversee account management and compliance processes, driving financial analysis and project execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain reporting standards and enhance operational e...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by delivering impactful leadership and soft skills training for pharmaceutical and life sciences professionals. Engage diverse audiences, foster collaboration, and drive behavior chan...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading the redesign of People Operations processes. Drive operational excellence through strategic assessments, workflow mapping, and implementation of innovative solutions that e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $156K *

Drive exceptional clinical support and technical expertise in Electrophysiology, collaborating with healthcare professionals and managing study progress to optimize patient care and research outcomes...

California, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $177K *

Drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence by leading technology solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring project success through effective management and innovative proble...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $116K *

Empower integrated marketing campaigns with a focus on account-based marketing. Collaborate with Sales to prioritize accounts, align messaging, and drive pipeline growth while managing multi-channel c...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage clinical trials, ensuring timely execution and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional partners and vendors to drive operational success in immunology rese...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $250K *

Lead the charge in our cybersecurity operations, overseeing teams and strategies to enhance effective security monitoring and incident response while ensuring top-notch service delivery across diverse...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Empower nonprofit organizations to maximize their impact by leading product strategy and execution for innovative fundraising solutions. Drive growth through deep customer insights, collaborative part...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $163K *

Transform the employee experience by leading U.S. and Canadian benefits and compensation operations. Help optimize global processes and drive improvements in operational excellence within a collaborat...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Elevate support operations by leading AI transformation initiatives, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency through strategic ServiceNow platform management and innovative workflow r...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion global clinical trials by leading project teams to deliver excellence on time and within budget, ensuring high-quality outcomes that exceed client expectations in the biotech and pharma secto...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform the dual-degree kinesiology program by providing strategic leadership, ensuring academic excellence, and fostering cross-cultural collaboration while teaching and mentoring faculty and stude...

Laramie, WYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of digital advertising by leading a team in delivering programmatic campaign excellence and leveraging data-driven insights to meet client objectives across various channels...

New York, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $143K *

Join us to enhance business processes through analysis and reengineering, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective solutions and implementation. Drive efficiency and innovation in transport...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Elevate customer experiences by developing and optimizing consumer journeys within a dynamic marketing organization, leveraging technical expertise and project management skills to drive innovative so...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure, scalable network solutions. Leverage your expertise in networking technologies to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-fun...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$123K - $170K *

Transform data into strategic insights by managing global capacity planning. Oversee new customer onboarding and cross-functional collaboration to support executive decision-making. Drive operational...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $273K *

Lead strategic initiatives and drive organizational growth by influencing key decisions, developing long-term visions, and fostering alignment across teams. Engage with senior leaders to deliver insig...

San Antonio, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.