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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$109K - $197K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI innovation by leading large-scale AI Native and Generative AI initiatives. Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions while managing...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $367K *

Elevate your career by managing complex, cross-functional engineering programs. Drive execution excellence from concept to product lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collab...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $319K *

Transform your career by leading complex engineering programs from concept to completion. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage schedules, and ensure timely delivery while enhancing product lif...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $345K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in engineering program management. Lead complex, cross-functional programs through the entire product lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence whi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Engineering Manager, leading technical excellence and team growth. Drive engineering standards, mentor talent, and ensure high-quality delivery while aligning with busi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $245K *

Create and lead innovative talent programs for Product/Design, driving strategies and cohort experiences to cultivate next-gen leaders in R&D. Collaborate across teams to enhance early-career pathways...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$201K - $263K *

Lead a globally distributed engineering team to architect and scale enterprise-level Go-To-Market systems, ensuring seamless integration across Salesforce and other platforms while fostering a culture...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the growth of Bank Connectivity by managing programs that integrate new banks and partners, ensuring seamless operations across teams while enhancing platform reliability and performance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation and excellence as you lead complex software releases and AI integration, collaborating with global teams to ensure zero-downtime reliability and optimal performance across our enterpr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $218K *

Take ownership of complex project delivery across multiple teams, ensuring timely execution of high-stakes initiatives. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to optimize project management practi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $190K *

Lead the charge in managing complex DoD acquisition programs, utilizing advanced analytical techniques to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with senior management to deliver strategic s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading program management initiatives for full-spectrum security operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective execution of projects, budgets, and strategic commun...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving large-scale silicon development programs, collaborating across engineering and product teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality silicon products from concept to produ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $156K *

Drive cross-functional collaboration and lead complex technical programs to optimize enterprise applications. Leverage your expertise to enhance system integration and deliver impactful solutions acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining product development by transforming innovative ideas into user-friendly software. Collaborate with design and engineering to drive projects from concept to launch, ensuri...

New York City, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in transforming innovative ideas into user-friendly products. Collaborate with design and engineering teams to navigate uncertainty and drive projects from concept to launch, ensuring...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $201K *

Unlock potential by driving capacity planning across AWS regions, enhancing infrastructure utilization and availability. Collaborate cross-functionally to align demand with capacity, ensuring strategi...

2 weeks ago

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

$68K - $93K *

Champion project execution by coordinating cross-functional teams to meet milestones and customer commitments. Drive accountability and proactively manage risks to ensure successful delivery of semico...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $93K *

Drive project execution for semiconductor capital equipment, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborate across teams to manage schedules, mitigate risks, and uphold customer commitments while s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by managing innovative projects in autonomous driving. Lead multidisciplinary teams, mitigate risks, and drive solutions through data analysis and effective communication in a d...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$194K - $263K *

Lead the charge in transforming Marketing AI and Registries, driving complex cross-functional programs that enhance customer experiences and streamline operations. Collaborate with diverse teams to de...

Yesterday

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

$240K - $333K *

Join a team that's redefining AI and infrastructure by leading complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects. Utilize your technical expertise to manage programs, drive performance, and ensure alig...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $220K *

Champion the execution of complex engineering programs, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with customer requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage risks and drive technical...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $201K *

Lead the charge in driving complex technical programs across multiple systems, collaborating with senior leaders to define strategies and execute scalable solutions that enhance AWS governance and sec...

4 weeks ago

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

$250K - $500K+*

Join a team that's leading the charge in silicon development for high-performance GenAI products. Drive cross-functional execution, manage complex schedules, and ensure tapeout readiness across hardwa...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.

  • 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.