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.
$133K - $199K *
Empower a dynamic team to lead innovative counterspace mission projects, ensuring successful execution from inception to completion while managing cost, schedule, and technical performance to meet cus...
4 days ago
$118K - $125K *
Join a dynamic team as you provide critical IT and cybersecurity support in a complex medical environment. Leverage your expertise in network administration and troubleshooting to ensure secure, relia...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform the future of C5ISR programs by leading strategic execution, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with government standards while driving financial performance and risk m...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock the potential of complex programs by managing cost, schedule, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to drive customer relationships and oversee multiple projects, ensuring alignment with strat...
5 days ago
SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in supervising a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and excellence in scientific and technical intelligence analysis while fostering collaboration across various intelligence organizati...
Yesterday
$74K - $85K *
Lead the planning and execution of diverse research projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets while fostering...
1 week ago
Project Specialist I, Manufacturing
$90K - $120K *
Champion efficient manufacturing operations by managing technical documentation, scheduling, and training. Drive continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration to ensure production readines...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Unlock opportunities by enhancing safety protocols within multi-disciplinary teams. Drive the implementation of HSE standards and proactive measures while analyzing safety metrics to ensure compliance...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$230K - $345K *
Drive strategic program leadership and execution, ensuring performance excellence across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster growth, enhance customer engagement, and...
2 weeks ago
Implementation Specialist - Project Management
$80K - $90K *
Transform client experiences by leading software implementations, ensuring projects meet requirements and timelines. Build strong relationships, document workflows, and deliver training to enhance ope...
2 weeks ago
$114K - $130K *
Advance your career by leading U.S. Live Training programs in a dynamic defense environment. Manage cost, schedule, and performance while driving cross-functional teams to ensure delivery excellence a...
Yesterday
Program Manager, Program Development and Operations
$121K - $165K *
Transform program operations by coordinating cross-functional teams, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring effective execution of scientific funding initiatives. Drive clarity and structure in complex wo...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower the future of IT programs by leading cross-functional teams in delivering crucial solutions for the DoD. Your strategic vision will foster innovation, streamline operations, and enhance effici...
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$79K - $115K *
Optimize program execution by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing operations, and fostering team collaboration to achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively...
6 days ago
Senior Program Manager, Medical Product Development
$160K - $215K *
Lead and innovate in medical product development, managing a diverse portfolio of projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive scientific objectives, ensure accountability, and navigate...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Support the execution of key program initiatives while managing resources, risks, and deliverables effectively. Engage with stakeholders to gather critical data that informs aviation integration strat...
Reposted yesterday
$92K - $128K *
Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership and technical expertise to enhance school food operations, ensuring successful implementation of sustainable, scratch-cooked meal programs across dis...
1 week ago
$85K - $92K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and federal regulations while fostering supplier relationships and optimizing c...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join us to lead the LOTO and electrical safety programs, ensuring compliance and promoting best practices across operations. Develop training, conduct audits, and manage safety equipment to enhance wo...
Yesterday
SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST
$85K - $100K *
Lead and oversee the Contracting Office, providing strategic guidance and management for acquisition processes. Ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a collaborative environment to enhanc...
Reposted 1 week ago
$90K - $130K *
Drive clinical excellence by leading initiatives that enhance patient care delivery and outcomes. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop best practices and standards, ensuring alignment w...
Today
Nutrition Program Compliance Specialist
$76K - $120K *
Join our interdisciplinary team to enhance Child Nutrition Programs through assessments, training, and technical assistance, ensuring compliance and improving meal quality for educational institutions...
5 days ago
$158K - $200K *
Transform Trust & Safety Policy by leading the development of scalable, enforceable guidelines that address content integrity, regulatory compliance, and user safety while collaborating across teams t...
6 days ago
$158K - $200K *
Shape the future of Trust & Safety Policy by developing scalable, enforceable guidelines that address content integrity, regulatory compliance, and user-generated content challenges while collaboratin...
6 days ago
$158K - $200K *
Shape the future of Trust & Safety Policy by developing scalable, enforceable guidelines that address content integrity and regulatory compliance while collaborating across teams to enhance platform s...
6 days ago
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.