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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$129K - $155K *

Lead the planning and execution of complex technical programs, ensuring effective coordination of data requirements and test activities to enhance electronic warfare capabilities for U.S. Air Force ra...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $135K *

Champion innovation by leading complex multi-team programs, enhancing the strategy, tooling, and governance of open-source documentation systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize workflow an...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $243K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional software programs in a dynamic environment. Manage multiple projects from concept to delivery while collaborating with diverse teams to drive successful...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $114K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative software solutions by managing cross-functional teams, defining technical designs, and ensuring timely execution of new product introductions in a dynamic envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of IAM and Entitlements, driving product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to unify access management and product configuration, ensuring alignme...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy for Identity & Access Management and Entitlements. Drive innovation in a mature domain while establishing a new framework, collaborating with cross-functio...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Pioneer a transformative role in product management, overseeing Identity & Access Management and Entitlements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define roadmaps, unify frameworks, and drive p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $160K *

Drive the execution of strategic portfolio initiatives in the Puget Sound region, ensuring alignment between strategy and delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage projects, track progress, a...

2 days ago

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

$179K - $243K *

Drive your career with a strategic role overseeing product management, ensuring data integrity, and influencing stakeholders. Collaborate cross-functionally to define roadmaps and deliver impactful re...

2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to drive strategic program management, ensuring timely delivery and operational excellence across multiple business reviews and initiatives...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $216K *

Lead the charge in delivering IT programs for state government clients, ensuring successful execution, strong customer relationships, and financial performance while identifying growth opportunities i...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $201K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing firmware release processes across AWS server fleets, ensuring predictable and safe deployments at scale while collaborating with cross-functional teams to en...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $285K *

Drive strategic platform initiatives by leading cross-organizational programs that enhance external logistics capabilities. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure project alignment...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$240K - $333K *

Champion the delivery of next-gen custom silicon by managing complex SoC programs. Lead cross-functional teams through the entire lifecycle, ensuring alignment, risk mitigation, and timely execution a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful programs that enhance our scalable, high-performance cloud data platform. Leverage your technical expertise to deliver innovative solutions w...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $285K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic programs within Platform Services to enhance logistics capabilities across enterprise, drive, and parcels, enabling seamless integration and operational excellenc...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $285K *

Pioneer new methods at Platform Services by leading complex, large-scale engineering initiatives. Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable logistics solutions and enhance operational efficiency fo...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $219K *

Drive the vision for Samsara device installations, enhancing user experiences and ensuring rapid, accurate setups. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the install process, making impac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $211K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software and robotics. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you'll lead complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality while fostering collaboration...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Elevate program management by designing frameworks and dashboards that enhance product development. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and quality, driving impactful change across g...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $179K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive material strategy and execution, ensuring timely product availability and supply chain efficiency in a dynamic, regulated environment. Your expertise w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Deliver critical programs that shape the future of cloud services while leading cross-functional teams. Engage with engineering and product management to drive innovation, enhance productivity, and es...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Drive your career forward by leading product initiatives that create value for customers and the business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities and deliver impactfu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $170K *

Execute end-to-end digital onboarding of complex AI data center infrastructure, managing cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, stability, and optimization of high-performance systems for p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining web platform management by driving innovation and adoption. You'll translate stakeholder needs into actionable roadmaps, partner with engineering teams, and enhance platf...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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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