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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$135K - $178K *

Transform data governance by leading initiatives that bridge legal compliance, data security, and technology operations. Drive innovative self-service workflows while ensuring compliance across divers...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $239K *

Drive large-scale cross-functional programs to enhance fulfillment solutions, leveraging AI for automation and efficiency. Collaborate globally to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative prod...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $145K *

Drive product strategy and modernization for merchant onboarding solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management capabilities and ensure market-leading standards in a d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$188K - $274K *

Drive impactful projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing schedules, and mitigating risks. Collaborate globally to ensure seamless execution and communication across diverse stakeholders, e...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead cross-functional Software and ML initiatives, ensuring top-quality products for over 1 billion customers. Collaborate with elite teams in a fast-paced environment to drive innovation a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex automation programs for data centers, ensuring seamless integration across design, engineering, and operations while managing risks, schedules, and stakeholder co...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $160K *

Elevate operations by driving innovative strategies and managing complex projects to enhance fulfillment efficiencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet ambitious delivery goals while op...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing large-scale, complex technology engagements, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful project delivery while driving efficiency and excellence in program ma...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $222K *

Lead the charge in shaping product strategy and execution for manufacturing software, ensuring seamless integration on the factory floor. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $181K *

Champion integration excellence by leading cross-functional teams in due diligence and execution for acquisitions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and driving successful outcomes across d...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Pioneer innovative quantum solutions by defining product vision and roadmap. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum capabilities into software products, enhancing user experience...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing production programs from inception to completion, ensuring contract compliance and performance goals are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive productio...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by managing and overseeing program operations, ensuring timely and quality performance while coordinating resources and personnel effectively within a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $196K *

Help us drive the planning and delivery of complex technical programs, aligning cross-functional teams and managing resources while influencing stakeholders to achieve strategic business outcomes...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Elevate product collaboration by leading the development of a cloud-based solution. Drive customer insights into actionable priorities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$151K - $204K *

Drive product vision and strategy for procurement technology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance internal sourcing processes and deliver impactful solutions that meet customer needs...

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

$113K - $149K *

Shape the future of our developer ecosystem by leading product strategy, enhancing user experience, and driving marketplace growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative soluti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in transforming finance operations by optimizing processes, leveraging technology, and enhancing data analytics to drive efficiency and strategic impact across global business workflow...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of finance operations by leading transformative initiatives that enhance efficiency and quality. Drive strategic change through innovative solutions, leveraging technology and dat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $205K *

Lead the technical execution of advanced reentry systems, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure seamless delivery from design to production. Drive mission requirements into actionable plans a...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$192K - $278K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of multimodal search, driving innovative initiatives that enhance user experience. As a strategic leader, you'll manage complex programs, ensuring alignment and del...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $184K *

Unlock potential by leading the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay product lifecycle, optimizing workflows and driving integration across platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance procurement process...

4 days ago

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

$207K - $331K *

Partner with us to lead complex, high-impact technical programs across multiple organizations. Drive alignment, define strategies, and ensure successful execution while advising senior leadership on c...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $278K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of trust and safety in AI. As a strategic leader, you'll drive critical initiatives, manage a global portfolio, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $135K *

Drive strategic initiatives and enhance enterprise performance by partnering with leadership to improve governance, accountability, and decision-making across business groups and corporate functions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.

  • How can I find senior technical program manager jobs?question toggle

    Browse senior technical program manager listings on Ladders and refine your search by location, industry, work arrangement, salary, and technical specialty to find roles aligned with your experience.