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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining design technology! Collaborate with creative minds to enhance workflows and implement computational design solutions across diverse projects, while mentoring staff and ad...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing prototyping and solution support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical proposals with customer needs, manage project execution...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $135K *

Lead the Operations Support Center to deliver exceptional technical support, manage team performance, and ensure service-level agreements are met while fostering a culture of continuous improvement an...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $135K *

Drive operational excellence as you lead a dedicated team in delivering top-notch technical support for mission-critical systems. Oversee daily operations, manage performance, and ensure service-level...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate program execution by collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage F-35 projects. Drive performance metrics, risk management, and stakeholder alignment while developing into a senior lea...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Manage and lead NCQA accreditation activities, ensuring compliance and performance monitoring. Collaborate across departments to maintain accreditation standards and drive continuous improvement in a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion the future of automation by leading PLC and Robotics Programming teams. Drive project success through technical oversight, resource management, and continuous improvement, ensuring high-quali...

London, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion a large-scale cybersecurity program, ensuring performance, budget, and schedule adherence while leading a diverse team across multiple sites. Drive process improvements and maintain high cust...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team to provide operational and analytical leadership, supporting military assessments and evaluations. Leverage your expertise to influence decision-making and enhance mission effectiv...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $155K *

Help us deliver exceptional analytics solutions to clients by managing onboarding and training, troubleshooting complex issues, and enhancing the client experience in the investment sector...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by providing critical IT support, ensuring secure Windows Server operations, and optimizing Azure environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance and maintain...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$98K - $163K *

Transform IT project delivery in a secure, high-tempo environment by leading cross-functional teams, managing risks, and producing executive-ready materials to support senior decision makers in achiev...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $163K *

Lead and deliver IT projects in a secure, high-tempo environment, coordinating cross-functional teams and driving project execution from planning to operational transition while producing executive-re...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team as a Supervisory IT Specialist, overseeing intelligence operations and ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing customer satisfaction and oper...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading DevSecOps initiatives, integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring compliance on federal systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate coding accuracy and documentation quality by collaborating with physicians and coding teams. Lead audits, provide targeted education, and promote compliance to enhance revenue cycle performanc...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $125K *

Elevate security practices by integrating SAST/DAST into CI/CD pipelines, hardening infrastructure with Ansible, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Collaborate on vulnerability management...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Drive security integration in CI/CD pipelines, enhance infrastructure hardening, and manage vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance and robust security practices across federal systems...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Elevate security practices by integrating DevSecOps methodologies into CI/CD pipelines, enhancing infrastructure resilience, and ensuring compliance with federal standards while collaborating with cro...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security in DevSecOps. You'll integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines, harden infrastructure, and ensure compliance while collaborating with federal sys...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Help us enhance security by integrating DevSecOps practices into CI/CD pipelines, hardening infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Collaborate with teams to track vulnerabilit...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Join a team that's advancing security practices by integrating DevSecOps into CI/CD pipelines, hardening infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Drive innovation and safeguard...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Elevate security practices by integrating DevSecOps methodologies into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring robust vulnerability management and compliance across federal systems while collaborating with cross-fu...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Elevate early education programs by providing operational leadership, ensuring compliance, and fostering staff development across multiple sites to deliver high-quality services to children and famili...

2 weeks ago

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

$87K - $109K *

Lead the revitalization of knowledge management practices, focusing on governance, content findability, and organizational hygiene. Collaborate across departments to enhance information architecture a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.