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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$92K - $136K *

Help us drive customer success by owning and optimizing digital engagement programs. You'll lead strategy, build automated journeys, and analyze performance to enhance customer experiences and ensure...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform project management in Engineering by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely execution of technical projects, and driving standard processes for successful product development and de...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving engineering programs for cloud observability and storage platforms, ensuring high availability and performance while fostering collaboration and trust in a fast-paced, innov...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Help us transform AI research execution by managing complex, cross-functional programs. You'll connect milestones, resolve blockers, and streamline transitions from research to deployment, enabling te...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team focused on observability. Drive technical roadmaps, enhance platform reliability, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating with...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Drive the observability strategy by leading a high-performing engineering team, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction through innovative telemetry solutions and robust platform man...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $180K *

Join our dynamic team as you lead complex embedded systems projects from concept to production, driving innovation in medical devices. Collaborate across functions to deliver impactful solutions that...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Lead the planning and execution of inspection programs, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement within the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify deficiencies and implement cor...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Support the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division by managing complex programs, ensuring effective acquisition and sustainment strategies while collaborating with DoD stakeholders to meet performance...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex programs within the Air Force, ensuring effective acquisition and sustainment of critical systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency, meet objective...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic initiatives by managing complex programs within the Air Force, ensuring effective acquisition and sustainment of critical systems while collaborating with diverse teams to meet mission...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$188K - $265K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Strategic IT Portfolio Manager, leading portfolio planning and execution across diverse technology initiatives. Drive investment decisions, optimize resources, and ensu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$188K - $265K *

Join a team that's driving strategic technology investments and optimizing resource allocation. As a Senior Strategic IT Portfolio Manager, you'll influence executive decisions and ensure technology i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$188K - $265K *

Lead the charge in strategic IT portfolio management, optimizing resource allocation and driving investment decisions to ensure technology initiatives deliver measurable business value across a divers...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $300K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive ML/AI initiatives, ensuring alignment and execution of strategic goals. Collaborate with senior leaders to transform ambitious strategies into actionable plans, me...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $300K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions by leading complex, cross-functional programs that drive strategic outcomes in ML/AI capabilities, collaborating with senior leaders to ensure successful execution and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence across product teams, ensuring global feature parity and customer-centric insights. Build scalable frameworks for launch readiness and continuous impr...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Engage in leading complex, cross-functional programs with autonomy, ensuring alignment and execution across diverse teams. Drive program structure, manage risks, and foster collaboration while influen...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of product strategy and execution, driving innovation in code transformation across diverse technical domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in product strategy and execution, transforming customer needs into innovative solutions across diverse technical domains, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower our product team as you own the core research workflow, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance user experiences. Drive product execution and quality shipping while laying the groundwork f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on building innovative products that delight users. As a Product Manager, you'll lead impactful projects, collaborate closely with engineers, and shape th...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $182K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise-scale Data & Digital platform initiatives, managing cross-functional teams and driving successful execution of cloud transformation programs while ensuring s...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $158K *

Drive high-impact programs across multiple domains, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to manage complex initiatives from conception to completion, leveragi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $183K *

Unlock potential by leading NPI manufacturing initiatives in a dynamic team, overseeing all aspects from production setup to logistical coordination. Drive innovation and collaboration to ensure succe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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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