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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$175K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Technical Program Manager, leading complex product intelligence initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and deliver impactf...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $194K *

Lead the execution of global People programs, ensuring operational excellence and high adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance employee experience through innovative, scalable sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $194K *

Champion the future of global People programs by leading operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration to enhance employee experiences and drive program effectiveness across the organizati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $190K *

Pioneer a high-performing platform engineering team, driving innovation in core services and developer tooling. Collaborate across functions to enhance product velocity and reliability, shaping the fu...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and grow a high-performing platform engineering team, setting vision and roadmap while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to enhance product velocity and reliability for enterprise custo...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Lead and manage complex aerospace programs, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and financial performance while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and driving successful project exec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Drive technical excellence and team growth as you lead engineering efforts, ensuring high standards and effective delivery while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. Your leadershi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $185K *

Unlock potential by partnering with business teams to tackle operational challenges, design full-stack solutions, and enhance workflows, leveraging AI technologies while delivering high-quality softwa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform IT project delivery by leading complex initiatives across infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution, risk management, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of marketing by leading product strategy and capabilities that enhance customer engagement and drive measurable outcomes across diverse business lines...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $250K *

Shape the future of drone delivery by leading a software team to develop scalable services for airspace management and mission planning, ensuring reliability and efficiency as operations expand...

4 days ago

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

$116K - $145K *

Lead cross-functional technical programs to enhance customer-facing teams' effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive initiatives from planning to delivery, ensuring clarity and structure i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional technical programs that enhance customer-facing teams' effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive initiatives from planning to delivery, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $145K *

Innovate by leading cross-functional technical programs that enhance customer-facing teams' effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive clarity and execution from planning to delivery, ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the multimedia software landscape by managing cross-functional teams, driving program execution, and ensuring timely delivery of embedded platform solutions while maintaining high-quality st...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in embedded software, managing cross-functional projects, and ensuring timely delivery of multimedia features and platform support. Collaborate with vendors and s...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Drive high-impact initiatives within a growth-focused team, leading engineers in optimizing customer acquisition through experimentation and innovative strategies. Champion collaboration, technical ex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Optimize global building controls and mechanical systems by leading technical strategies and standards. Drive innovation and sustainability initiatives while collaborating with diverse teams to enhanc...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by managing complex SAP S/4 projects, driving innovative solutions, and collaborating with business users to enhance financial systems in a dynamic environment. Join a team dedic...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $199K *

Engage as a Technical Program Manager, leading strategic initiatives to deliver integrated technology solutions and driving alignment across product, operations, and technology teams within the insura...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $282K *

Advance your career by leading a critical IT project portfolio for national security. Drive performance, manage resources, and ensure compliance while fostering relationships with senior government le...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $311K *

Lead the charge in driving transformative engineering projects, fostering innovation, and enhancing operational excellence within a highly technical team. Collaborate across functions to align strateg...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$220K - $311K *

Empower your career by leading transformative engineering initiatives, driving technical projects, and fostering innovation within a high-performing team. Collaborate across functions to align strateg...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$220K - $311K *

Empower transformative engineering initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, driving technical projects, and fostering innovation within a dynamic organization focused on design technology integr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $260K *

Pioneer large-scale technical programs by managing cross-functional teams, driving clarity in ambiguity, and aligning outcomes with business goals. Leverage expertise in system architecture and progra...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.