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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in driving strategic direction and performance for a diverse team of Account Managers, ensuring patient-centric standards and continuous improvement while achieving business objectives...
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Risk Manager (Risk Register/Mitigation)
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Senior Manager, Program Delivery
$137K - $172K *
Shape the future of technology delivery by leading complex, cross-functional programs that drive business value. Oversee strategic initiatives, ensuring excellence in execution, client satisfaction, a...
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Unlock potential by managing and optimizing data and BI platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to define architecture, drive project plans, and ensure data quality while leading a team to deliver im...
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Senior Manager, Medical Education - Orthopedic Instruments - Remote
$118K - $196K *
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Director of AI Transformation and Business Modernization - Remote
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Drive transformative AI initiatives across the enterprise, collaborating with executives and stakeholders to enhance efficiency and customer experiences while delivering measurable business value...
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Staff Product Manager, AGSE Service
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Director, Enterprise Enablement
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Drive transformative AI initiatives across departments by leading a strategic team in designing scalable, agentic workflows that enhance decision-making and efficiency, ensuring measurable business ou...
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Champion the development of healthcare marketing tools by guiding cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle, driving innovative features and optimizing user experiences to enhance HCP engag...
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Medicaid Certification Consultant
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Principal Business Development Manager
$157K - $197K *
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Senior Technical Program Manager
$200K - $220K *
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Senior Program Manager, Trucking
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What is a Program Specialist?
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?
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?
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?
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?
With relevant experience, Program Specialists may move into senior specialist, program manager, project manager, operations, or strategy positions.