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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$147K - $236K *

Unlock the potential of AI technology by leading cross-functional programs from inception to deployment, enhancing public safety through innovative solutions that bridge advanced research with practic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $192K *

Lead transformative programs to optimize customer experience delivery, focusing on BPO partnerships and evolving service models. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless transitions and enhance ope...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $192K *

Elevate customer experience by leading strategic transitions in service delivery. Focus on optimizing BPO partnerships and evolving operational models to enhance support efficiency and customer satisf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $173K *

Lead high-impact programs to optimize customer experience support, focusing on BPO partnerships and evolving service delivery models. Collaborate across teams to ensure smooth transitions and enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $173K *

Unlock potential by leading transformative programs that optimize customer experience delivery. Drive strategic transitions across service models, ensuring seamless integration and operational excelle...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$151K - $204K *

Reimagine the future of data products by owning the strategy for a diverse portfolio. Collaborate across engineering teams to unify forecasting, analytics, and AI solutions, ensuring data accessibilit...

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

$120K - $145K *

Empower consumer experiences by leading product strategy and execution for innovative genomics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user satisfaction and drive adoption throug...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $278K *

Lead the charge in product strategy and capacity planning for Cloud AI, ensuring optimal resource allocation and forecasting to meet demand across data centers. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading our corporate PMO, overseeing federal contracts and driving program management excellence. Collaborate with executives and mentor teams to ensure compliance and financia...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $290K *

Elevate product strategy and roadmap by leveraging market insights and collaboration to drive innovative solutions and impactful decisions across the product lifecycle, creating sustainable partnershi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $290K *

Partner with us to lead the strategy and operational roadmap for innovative products, driving cross-functional collaboration and optimizing product lifecycle management to achieve business objectives...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $181K *

Accelerate growth by leading strategic Sales Planning initiatives, collaborating with global teams to drive excellence and innovation. Manage projects from ideation to delivery, ensuring alignment wit...

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

$180K - $250K *

Drive the development of internal software tools, bridging user needs and engineering. Own product direction, technical scoping, and delivery while enhancing workflows across various teams in a fast-p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining internal software development by bridging user needs with engineering solutions. Drive product direction, enhance workflows, and lead the evolution of tools that empower...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$148K - $201K *

Champion the pre-construction strategy and technical design standards for a rapidly scaling network, ensuring site feasibility and compliance while driving continuous improvement in processes and stan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $160K *

Transform complex technical programs by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery and fostering collaboration. Leverage your expertise to drive innovation and enhance productivity throu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Advance your career by leading the planning cycle for product and engineering teams. Ensure commitments are met, manage delivery forecasts, and maintain clear communication across teams to support mis...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$236K - $329K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in program management, leading complex, cross-functional projects that connect merchants with buyers globally. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure sea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $213K *

Transform product-led growth by crafting data-driven strategies, enhancing customer experiences with AI, and driving account expansion through collaboration and experimentation across teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform product operations by enhancing collaboration across teams and streamlining the launch processes. Utilize data-driven insights and AI to identify bottlenecks and drive efficiency, ensuring s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$191K - $254K *

Lead hardware design and development initiatives, ensuring successful delivery across multiple programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions that enhance military cap...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$188K - $274K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving innovative solutions in governance, risk, and compliance. Lead complex projects, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and enhance operational efficiency acros...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $221K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to drive technical programs that enhance advertiser experiences through innovative forecasting and guidance solutions, ensuring alignment and account...

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

$121K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams to drive program success, ensuring timely delivery and financial performance while enhancing customer satisfaction and exploring innovative soluti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead complex, enterprise-level projects, shape product roadmaps, and foster collaboration between technology and business, ensuring project alignment with strategic organiza...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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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    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.