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.

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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 - $130K *

Manage a clinical research portfolio, leading a dedicated team to drive innovative research. Oversee operations, ensure compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program success and eff...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Develop and implement innovative learning solutions to enhance team performance. Collaborate with leaders to create tailored training programs, leveraging adult learning principles to foster growth an...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the AI ambassador program to enhance AI literacy and adoption across the university. Oversee recruitment, training, and engagement initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders and managing p...

Today

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing program delivery for survivors of torture, overseeing operations, staff development, and strategic partnerships to ensure effective service and compliance with organizatio...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer operational excellence by leading integrated logistics and medical support for military operations. Drive program performance, manage teams, and ensure mission readiness across diverse environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $87K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing educational equity through strategic program management. As a Senior Program Manager, you'll lead initiatives, coordinate events, and engage with stakeholders...

6 days ago

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

$146K - $234K *

Pioneer operational excellence in space communications by leading the OM&S team, ensuring mission-critical performance, modernization, and continuous improvement across diverse locations and stakehold...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $234K *

Lead the charge in managing operations and sustainment for NASA's space communications, ensuring reliability and modernization across multiple locations while overseeing project management and team le...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $234K *

Support mission-critical operations by leading the OM&S team for NASA's SENSE program, ensuring optimal performance and modernization of space communications infrastructure across multiple locations a...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading complex programs, fostering collaboration across teams, and enhancing profitability while ensuring customer satisfaction. Grow your career with proven experience in program...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to coordinate community-engaged engineering projects, ensuring alignment with educational standards and fostering partnerships with organizations. Support student initiatives and e...

2 weeks ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Join our team to lead critical systems engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and operational readiness of advanced Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare capabilities. Drive collaboratio...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage a critical phase of a large-scale AI integration program, ensuring timely deliverables and alignment with program objectives while facilitating Agile practices and collaborating with c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Engage in impactful project management by leading cross-functional teams to execute multi-domain training initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering a collaborative enviro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by leading a cross-functional team in managing multi-domain training and experimentation activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering a collaborative en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex systems engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive mission success and enhance Signa...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at complex Naval and DoD analysis by leveraging intelligence expertise, ensuring robust mission engineering for EMSO operations in dynamic environments. Play a crucial role in opti...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $88K *

Optimize clinical quality by driving performance improvements and collaborating with teams. Leverage data analytics to enhance healthcare outcomes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards acros...

Today

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

$83K - $107K *

Advance health equity by leading the Social Health Care Network initiative, coordinating provider engagement, managing funding processes, and ensuring compliance to enhance community health services u...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to drive strategic initiatives and oversee daily operations, ensuring program goals are met. Leverage your expertise in management, grant writing, and customer relations to enhance dep...

5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform program management practices by developing governance frameworks, establishing policies, and coaching leaders. Drive efficiency and best practices across the portfolio while enhancing skills...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in processing and analyzing complex intelligence data from multiple sources to enhance national security. Collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize operational effectiveness an...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of signals intelligence, leading complex projects and providing expert guidance. Drive innovation in signal data exploitation while collaborating with diverse teams...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives that enhance fundraising performance and supporter engagement. Drive cross-functional collaboration, optimize processes, and leverage technology to ac...

2 weeks ago

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

$107K - $120K *

Transform strategic growth initiatives by leading cross-functional projects that enhance fundraising performance and supporter engagement, leveraging technology and analytics to drive operational effe...

2 weeks ago

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

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.