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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$121K - $195K *

Pioneer innovative legal tech solutions, driving cross-functional collaboration and change management. Lead strategic planning, data analytics, and financial oversight to enhance operational efficienc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of API security by managing complex projects, driving collaboration across teams, and ensuring timely delivery of innovative security solutions. Bring your expertise to optimize proce...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage federal programs, ensuring compliance and resource allocation while overseeing contract execution and technical integration in cloud environments...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $265K *

Transform program management by leading large-scale contracts, ensuring effective resource allocation, compliance, and stakeholder communication while driving project performance and financial oversig...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $265K *

Lead the charge in managing complex programs within the Federal Government, ensuring effective resource allocation, compliance, and stakeholder communication. Drive project performance using Earned Va...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $123K *

Elevate your career by leading satellite electronics programs in a dynamic environment. Drive project execution, manage resources, and ensure mission success while collaborating with cross-functional...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Innovate by leading complex ASIC development programs from concept to production. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage schedules, and mitigate risks to ensure successful project outcomes while...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$112K - $135K *

Deliver innovative solutions as you analyze business needs, evaluate IT strategies, and create scalable architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize technology alignment and driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Drive the expert engagement program by managing the lifecycle from identification to onboarding, ensuring high-quality outputs and effective partner communication. Own the Voice of Customer program to...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of technology by leading strategic IT solutions and architecture initiatives. Leverage your expertise to optimize business processes, enhance compliance, and drive innovation across d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Shape the future of technology by leading strategic IT solutions and architecture initiatives. Leverage your expertise to optimize business processes and drive innovation in a collaborative environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore advanced business analysis and IT solutions to drive strategic opportunities, optimize value chains, and ensure alignment with client goals through innovative solution architecture and effecti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead strategic business analysis and IT solution evaluations, leveraging domain expertise to optimize value chains. Collaborate on solution architecture and implementation, ensuring alignment with cli...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $158K *

Oversee comprehensive construction management, ensuring compliance and efficiency across all disciplines while leading a dynamic team through the entire project lifecycle from proposal to execution...

2 weeks ago

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

$148K - $201K *

Join a team that's driving the development and optimization of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to enhance satellite production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integra...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $190K *

Optimize business processes by leading standardization initiatives across functions, enhancing operational efficiency and driving technology adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implem...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $171K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $190K *

Lead the charge in standardizing business processes across functions, driving technology implementation, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamles...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $145K *

Drive impactful enterprise initiatives as a Senior Program Manager, leading cross-functional teams to deliver strategic projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution, risk man...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $176K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our software factory and internal tools, enhancing developer experience and AI integration. Collaborate with engineering teams to streamline workflows, ensuring faster, m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Champion innovation by leading the product vision for a cutting-edge Physics AI platform. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure customer success and drive enterprise integration, focusing on in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy efficiency through innovative software solutions. Lead a talented engineering group in delivering high-quality products while ensuring operational excel...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $140K *

Lead a dynamic software engineering team, ensuring quality delivery and operational excellence while fostering collaboration across business units and driving innovation in energy efficiency solutions...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$152K - $170K *

Engage in leading end-to-end software release coordination across cross-functional teams while managing production incidents effectively. Drive improvements in release processes for enhanced product q...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.