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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$125K - $200K *

Oversee ship maintenance projects for Navy R&D, providing technical leadership in planning and compliance while ensuring project performance meets Navy standards and organizational practices...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $189K *

Unlock your potential as you lead cross-functional projects that drive AI-powered insights and data-driven decisions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance data infrastructure and generative AI ca...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $200K *

Lead manufacturing and quality initiatives for innovative Wireless Optical Communication systems. Oversee production planning, quality control, and team collaboration to ensure essential connectivity...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $190K *

Shape project success by leading cross-functional teams to meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards while fostering communication and identifying opportunities for improvement...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$151K - $204K *

Lead the charge in creating a seamless employee experience by managing product strategy and delivery for critical HR services, ensuring a unified approach that enhances engagement and support for mill...

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

$142K - $237K *

Lead mission-critical Application Hosting programs, ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and financial performance while managing risks and driving continuous improvement across hyb...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$142K - $237K *

Champion a mission-critical Application Hosting program, leading contract execution, service performance, and customer satisfaction. Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across hybr...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$143K - $215K *

Champion end-to-end operations and security for GTM platforms, driving strategic programs and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and compliance across Salesforc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$167K - $222K *

Drive the execution and success of customer deployments by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, and fostering strong client relationships to deliver innovative...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $276K *

Transform advanced technology development by leading cross-functional teams to drive growth in Electronic Warfare programs, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance align with strategic goal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $276K *

Join a team that's leading advanced development programs in Electronic Warfare. Oversee cross-functional teams, manage cost and schedule, and drive technology transfer initiatives for a growing portfo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$177K - $239K *

Transform financial analytics by leading complex tech programs, driving AI adoption, and modernizing data solutions for a global fulfillment network. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...

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

$67K - $166K *

Elevate project execution by leading cross-functional teams, defining scopes, and managing risks. Drive business growth through data insights while ensuring transparency and alignment among stakeholde...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $202K *

Empower innovation by managing end-to-end technology programs in the Credit and Lending space. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and operational readiness while driving efficient exe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $225K *

Grow your career with a vital role overseeing technology programs in credit and lending. Collaborate across multiple departments to ensure strategic execution, compliance, and operational readiness in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $225K *

Lead and deliver critical technology programs for innovative credit products, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams to meet milestones, compliance, and operational readiness in a fast-paced, re...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$162K - $202K *

Oversee end-to-end technology program delivery for credit and lending products, collaborating across multiple teams to ensure compliance and operational readiness while driving strategy and managing r...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$281K - $391K *

Elevate our technical initiatives by driving complex programs that transform infrastructure for AI and Cloud. Collaborate with senior leaders to shape strategies, enhance operational excellence, and d...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing readiness across multiple sites, ensuring seamless execution of capacity ramps and operational excellence in semiconductor production. Drive cross-functiona...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in executing manufacturing ramps across multiple sites, ensuring readiness in equipment, processes, and resources to meet production targets. Drive cross-functional collaboration and m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$167K - $201K *

Elevate research operations by designing systems that enhance insights and collaboration across teams. Lead high-impact projects, ensuring researchers have the resources and support needed for effecti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$147K - $220K *

Transform your career by leading the development of innovative test systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality and efficiency while managing complex programs in a fast-paced en...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $160K *

Drive the launch of a customer experience program across multiple countries, managing escalations and improvements. Collaborate with leaders to ensure successful implementation and deliver results tha...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex IT programs with strategic oversight to ensure successful delivery and alignment with organizational goals in a dynamic federal environment. Foster stakeholder engagement and continuous i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading a high-performing team, driving strategic growth, and ensuring technical excellence in complex projects. Your leadership will foster innovation and...

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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.

  • 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.