Senior Technical Program Manager Jobs

Explore senior technical program manager jobs for experienced professionals who can align engineering teams, business leaders, and strategic priorities. These roles oversee complex, cross-functional initiatives—from software launches and cloud migrations to infrastructure modernization—while managing scope, timelines, risks, and outcomes. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping you find senior program leadership positions that match your experience.

What Senior Technical Program Managers Do

Senior technical program managers guide programs that span teams, systems, and business functions. They establish plans and governance, clarify ownership and dependencies, communicate progress to executives, and help teams resolve blockers. The role often involves translating business goals into technical milestones while keeping delivery focused on measurable results.

Common Responsibilities and Skills

Responsibilities vary by organization, but may include building roadmaps, coordinating engineering and product teams, monitoring budgets and schedules, managing risk, and defining success metrics. Employers commonly value strong communication, strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, stakeholder management, and experience with agile or other delivery frameworks. Familiarity with software development, cloud platforms, data, cybersecurity, or enterprise systems may also be useful.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Senior technical program managers work across technology, finance, healthcare, telecommunications, retail, and other industries with complex technical operations. Depending on the company, opportunities may focus on product development, platform engineering, AI and data programs, security, or large-scale transformation. Experienced professionals can progress toward director-level program leadership, portfolio management, or broader technology operations roles.

Find Senior Technical Program Manager Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted senior technical program manager opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by industry, location, work arrangement, and areas of technical focus, then identify positions that fit your leadership background and career goals.

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$148K - $201K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and manage complex technical programs. Drive alignment, mitigate risks, and ensure high-quality service delivery in a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$148K - $201K *

Unlock the potential of technical programs by managing risks, dependencies, and escalations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality services while driving cl...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$192K - $278K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of network technologies by leading complex, cross-functional projects. Utilize your expertise to drive New Product Introductions and enhance network infrastructur...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $221K *

Elevate partner technology integrations by leading cross-functional programs, ensuring timely launches and quality outcomes. Drive metrics, manage dependencies, and streamline processes to enhance col...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$83K - $166K *

Unlock the potential of cloud infrastructure by leading transformative initiatives that enhance developer productivity and operational efficiency. Drive cross-functional programs that reshape deployme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive project management and technical oversight for government programs, ensuring effective execution of technology development efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining...

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Manage complex, cross-functional programs to drive business growth, ensuring timely delivery and effective collaboration across teams while navigating technical and business constraints...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $160K *

Drive New Product Introduction programs, transforming R&D into scalable manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely execution, risk management, and clear communication, while maintaining...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize complex technical programs across engineering and product teams. Lead initiatives from concept to delivery, balancing strategic goals with execution. Shape the future of AI-powered solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $160K *

Transform complex technical programs by leading cross-functional teams in delivering innovative software and systems solutions across embedded, mobile, and cloud environments, ensuring alignment and c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $201K *

Drive the future of autonomous delivery by leading R&D site planning, launch, and operations integration. Collaborate across teams to ensure technical readiness and develop repeatable processes for ef...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$200K - $220K *

Empower the future of financial operations by mastering money movement, ensuring seamless transactions and transparency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product success and enhance cl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $205K *

Architect and drive strategic program execution across complex SaaS initiatives, ensuring alignment and clarity among cross-functional teams while managing risks and dependencies to achieve organizati...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $160K *

Pioneer the end-to-end development of custom automated manufacturing tools, ensuring project alignment across teams, managing vendor relationships, and mitigating risks to meet delivery milestones and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential as you lead cross-functional teams in driving New Product Introductions for critical accounts. Manage risks, ensure timely delivery, and enhance customer satisfaction through eff...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in product onboarding for hyperscaler accounts. Lead cross-functional initiatives, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery while enhancing customer satisfaction...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex customer implementations into seamless successes by owning the delivery lifecycle, driving technical discussions, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction from kickoff to go-live. Your...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $333K *

Drive complex, cross-functional engineering programs, leveraging technical expertise to manage project lifecycles, mitigate risks, and enhance operational excellence while fostering collaboration acro...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $333K *

Transform complex, multi-disciplinary projects by leading cross-functional teams to drive AI and Infrastructure initiatives. Utilize technical expertise to manage risks, schedules, and stakeholder com...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $177K *

Drive complex, cross-functional programs from inception to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering measurable outcomes. Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $201K *

Lead the charge in managing complex networking projects, driving innovative solutions and ensuring seamless delivery of infrastructure upgrades across global data centers while collaborating with cros...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$92K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Technical Program Manager, driving complex technology initiatives in the insurance sector. Collaborate across functions to enhance the New Business and Underwriting Pla...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and insurance by leading complex initiatives that enhance our New Business and Underwriting Platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to d...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$192K - $278K *

Innovate enterprise solutions by leading cross-functional teams to architect AI-driven mobile device strategies. Drive technical roadmaps and collaborate with executives to enhance product offerings a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $278K *

Unlock the potential of data by leading complex projects that drive business generation and productization of supply chain data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, manage ro...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior technical program manager do?question toggle

    A senior technical program manager leads complex initiatives that involve multiple technical teams and business stakeholders. They coordinate roadmaps, dependencies, risks, schedules, communication, and delivery outcomes.

  • What qualifications are common for senior technical program manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek substantial experience delivering technical programs, strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage risk and competing priorities. Requirements may also include experience with software, cloud, infrastructure, data, or agile delivery.

  • How much do senior technical program managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, industry, location, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior technical program manager opportunities.

  • Where do senior technical program managers work?question toggle

    They work in many sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail. Their programs may involve software, cloud services, infrastructure, security, data, or enterprise transformation.

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