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.
Senior Advisor, Staff Well-Being and Workforce Resilience
$95K - $115K *
Transform staff well-being by leading strategic initiatives that enhance resilience and psychosocial support across diverse, high-stress environments, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities...
4 days ago
Commissioning and Support Specialist
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring seamless broadcast software operations globally. You'll provide support, training, and troubleshooting in a dynamic environment, collaborating with engineers t...
5 days ago
$84K - $126K *
Champion international research initiatives by leading grant development, partnerships, and communications for an open-science program. Ideal for a PhD graduate eager to transition from bench science...
1 week ago
Program Manager of Technical Development
$140K - $185K *
Drive technical excellence by developing standards and processes for commissioning, ensuring consistent execution across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce capabili...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer education and satisfaction through expert training on ultrasound products. This hybrid role involves travel and collaboration with healthcare profess...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Manage and lead field-based medical teams, ensuring client delivery and team performance while fostering scientific engagement and program growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve st...
3 weeks ago
$76K - $90K *
Drive successful client relationships by managing fintech partnerships. Oversee onboarding, provide support, ensure effective communication, and track program milestones, enhancing stakeholder experie...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Quality Operations Specialist, CAP & Monitoring
$74K - $98K *
Elevate quality operations by leading corrective action plans (CAPs) for regulatory compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive accountability, resolve barriers, and ensure sustained...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Client Growth & Strategy, HHS
$200K - $250K *
Champion growth strategies across HHS, leveraging deep market knowledge and relationships to drive business development, capture, and delivery in a dynamic federal health environment...
4 days ago
Program Manager - AEC / MEP / Engineering
$130K - $160K *
Transform program execution by coordinating large-scale data center initiatives, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, managing risks, and driving milestones to successful completion while fostering...
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Chief Growth Officer/Chief Partnerships Officer (Title TBD)
$170K - $187K *
Drive growth by transforming demand into a sustainable revenue model, leading partnerships and marketing strategies while building systems for repeatable success in a dynamic, mission-driven environme...
6 days ago
Senior Manager, Product - Decision Support
$120K - $145K *
Empower your career by leading product strategy and development in healthcare. Drive innovation, validate growth opportunities, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions from concept...
Today
Program Officer, Instructional Design
$80K - $85K *
Shape impactful instructional design to elevate training initiatives for service providers, enhancing their capacity to support refugees. Leverage innovative strategies across various learning platfor...
3 weeks ago
$101K - $132K *
Contribute to impactful cross-functional initiatives, enhancing Agile practices and operational efficiency. Collaborate with leaders to drive strategic alignment, visibility, and effective execution a...
Today
$85K - $110K *
Champion strategic sales growth by driving courseware adoption and delivering innovative learning solutions in Humanities and Social Sciences. Build trusted relationships and leverage data-driven insi...
4 days ago
$85K - $110K *
Transform educational outcomes by driving strategic sales growth in Humanities and Social Sciences. Build trusted partnerships, leverage data-driven insights, and deliver innovative learning solutions...
4 days ago
$85K - $110K *
Help us drive strategic sales growth in Humanities and Social Sciences by building trusted relationships, delivering innovative learning solutions, and achieving sales targets through a blend of virtu...
Reposted 4 days ago
$85K - $110K *
Drive strategic sales growth by fostering partnerships in Humanities and Social Sciences. Collaborate with faculty to deliver tailored solutions, advancing learner outcomes and institutional success t...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$85K - $110K *
Drive strategic sales growth in Humanities and Social Sciences by building relationships and executing innovative solutions to enhance learner outcomes and institutional success...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$85K - $110K *
Engage with educational institutions to identify needs and deliver innovative sales solutions. Drive sales growth through a blend of in-house and field work, leveraging data and market intelligence to...
3 weeks ago
Employee Relations and Labor Relations Specialist
$95K - $115K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of employee and labor relations, serving as a trusted advisor to foster a positive workplace. Manage complex issues, ensure compliance, and support collective barg...
Today
Program Management Specialist, Product Marketing & GTM Operations
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of product marketing by driving operational excellence in product launches and go-to-market initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless execution and strategic alignment...
Reposted today
$80K - $128K *
Analyze and monitor security alerts, investigate threats, and enhance SOC processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure cybersecurity measures are effective, while documenting incidents and providing te...
Today
$80K - $128K *
Elevate cybersecurity operations by monitoring threats, analyzing network traffic, and coordinating incident responses. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and mentor junior analysts w...
2 days ago
Mission Liaison / Analyst Lead (Senior)
$110K - $130K *
Engage with mission owners and stakeholders to translate needs into actionable requirements. Lead cross-team collaboration, manage user training, and ensure traceability throughout the software develo...
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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.