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 *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex technical programs, ensuring seamless cross-functional collaboration and optimizing fulfillment processes. Drive impactful solutions while managing risks and aligni...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to drive software planning and execution, translating priorities into actionable plans. Collaborate with engineering leads to enhance delivery, manage risks, and ensure accountabil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$240K - $333K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering excellence by leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Utilize your technical expertise to drive innovation and ensure alignment across stakeholders whil...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform data center infrastructure delivery by overseeing complex GPU cluster deployments. Drive execution across multiple functions in fast-paced environments, managing dependencies and ensuring se...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $160K *

Drive impactful seller experience improvements by leading the SP Satisfaction strategy, overseeing cross-department collaborations, and translating complex data into actionable executive narratives. S...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$192K - $278K *

Drive the success of complex, multi-disciplinary projects by leveraging technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration. Lead teams to deliver innovative optical and high-speed communication so...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $175K *

Elevate your career by managing complex customer programs, ensuring seamless communication between clients and internal teams. Drive project success through meticulous organization and strategic overs...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $275K *

Join a team that's driving national healthcare IT initiatives, overseeing large-scale deployments and managing diverse teams. You'll ensure alignment across stakeholders while enhancing operational ef...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to drive product development and customer implementations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery, manage risks, and refine prog...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$151K - $204K *

Drive the future of authentication by leading product strategy and execution for innovative, secure solutions that enhance customer trust and simplify sign-in experiences across multiple platforms...

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

$150K - $230K *

Lead cross-functional integration of software and hardware platforms, ensuring timely delivery and risk management. Collaborate with diverse teams to define program plans, track dependencies, and driv...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $239K *

Drive the end-to-end technical delivery of a cutting-edge advertising program, orchestrating cross-functional dependencies to achieve key milestones and enhance advertiser engagement through innovativ...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead product initiatives in healthcare by defining strategy, collaborating across teams, and delivering innovative AI solutions that enhance patient care for large health systems. Drive impactful outc...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading product initiatives from strategy to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative AI-driven solutions that improve patient care fo...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing complex aerospace programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive execution, optimize processes, and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead strategic initiatives in workforce development, managing complex projects across multiple state agencies while leveraging AI and data analytics to drive impactful change...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion enablement initiatives across Technical and Sales domains, partnering with experts to define and execute programs. Lead content development, delivery, and continuous improvement efforts to en...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex orbital compute program, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risks, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful integration and demonstration of...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Empower our manufacturing capabilities by leading AI-driven tools in our MES. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality, driving significant adva...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in manufacturing by developing AI-powered tools that enhance efficiency and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, ensuring rapid advancements in prod...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive transformation in manufacturing by enhancing our Manufacturing Execution System (MES). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve throughput, quality, and cost structure, enabling signif...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive innovative technical projects from concept to production while ensuring compliance and efficiency throughout diverse engineering initiatives and customer satisfact...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$177K - $239K *

Deliver impactful hardware component initiatives by leading cross-organizational teams through the entire lifecycle, from design to manufacturing and sustainment, ensuring optimal performance and supp...

1 week ago

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

$188K - $274K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise data governance by optimizing workflows, establishing data standards, and enhancing supply chain operations through strategic initiatives and collaboration a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge reinforcement learning environments, leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI programs while managing complex technical workflows and ensuring hig...

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  •   5 - 7 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.

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    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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