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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$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...

Ithaca, NYRemote

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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI-driven productivity by leading the development of innovative solutions that enhance user experiences across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform compl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead cross-functional efforts to deliver innovative thermal protection solutions, ensuring alignment between customer needs and engineering execution from concept to product...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $160K *

Drive innovation by leading cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge thermal protection solutions. Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and de...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion the evolution of our ML Platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define priorities, enhance scalability, and ensure reliability while driving innovative AI solutions that meet u...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$202K - $303K *

Champion the planning and execution of software programs, driving alignment across teams to ensure timely delivery and successful outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage risks and optimize r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Empower organizational transformation by leading enterprise-wide Agile initiatives, enhancing team maturity, and driving measurable business outcomes through strategic oversight and effective governan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $210K *

Innovate the user experience by defining an AI-first engagement model for a health-focused app, integrating behavioral design and systems thinking to enhance user interaction and retention across mobi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $210K *

Join us to redefine health engagement through AI-driven mobile and web experiences. You'll lead product vision, design innovative interaction models, and enhance user retention in a fast-paced, collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $210K *

Lead the charge in redefining user engagement through AI-driven experiences in a health-focused app. Drive product vision, design innovative interaction models, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$241K - $297K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing New Platform Introduction strategies, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing validation processes for next-gen autonomous vehicle systems, ensuring sea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$241K - $297K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy for New Platform Introductions, optimizing product planning, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance autonomous vehicle testing and validation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Transform your career by leading complex programs and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize project execution, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure al...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $210K *

Transform user engagement by leading the design of an AI-first mobile and web app. Drive innovative experiences that enhance health outcomes through behavioral science and cutting-edge AI interaction...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $166K *

Shape the future of defense technology by leading acquisition support for critical command and control systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making capabilitie...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Manage and execute software and firmware delivery plans for regulated instrumentation, ensuring alignment with product requirements and regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving software and firmware delivery for regulated instrumentation. This role requires technical leadership to manage cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely execution of...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $207K *

Lead the charge in delivering transformative customer programs by orchestrating large teams, managing risks, and driving accountability to achieve exceptional business outcomes in cloud computing and...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $160K *

Lead the charge in executing U.S. Government procurement programs for Low Earth Orbit satellite systems, ensuring compliance and operational precision while coordinating diverse teams to deliver on co...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence by leading government procurement programs for Low Earth Orbit satellite systems, ensuring compliance and precision in execution while collaborating across diverse teams t...

1 week ago

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

$201K - $263K *

Shape the future of our SalesTech engineering team by leading a global group of software engineers. Drive architectural excellence and deliver scalable solutions that enhance our Go-To-Market engine...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $333K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex technical programs, driving innovative solutions across network delivery and engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance processes and achiev...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enterprise transformation by owning end-to-end execution across ERP, CRM, and project management platforms, ensuring alignment and accountability across multiple initiatives for suc...

4 days 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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    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.