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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$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

$146K - $311K *

Lead cross-functional projects driving innovation in semiconductor product development. Manage matrixed teams to ensure successful product launches while overseeing budgets, milestones, and program ob...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $204K *

Elevate enterprise Agentic AI initiatives by leading strategic program delivery and solution architecture. Drive business value through automation and establish a trusted data foundation while managin...

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $204K *

Drive transformative Agentic AI initiatives by leading strategic program delivery and solution architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business value through automation and es...

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $264K *

Innovate engineering strategies by leading a diverse team to design and implement complex programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and addressing high-value problems for significant cust...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$184K - $225K *

Shape the future of program management by leading complex, high-value initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer satisfaction and drive organizational performance while ensuring a...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$184K - $225K *

Champion successful program execution by leading complex initiatives, engaging customers, and driving cross-functional collaboration to meet strategic objectives and enhance organizational performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform program execution by leading high-value initiatives, enhancing customer engagement, and driving cross-functional collaboration. Elevate organizational performance through strategic planning...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$184K - $225K *

Engage in strategic program management to drive successful execution of complex, high-value initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer relationships, mitigate risks, and ensure al...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$193K - $236K *

Transform program execution by leading complex initiatives, enhancing customer engagement, and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve strategic objectives and ensure successful delivery of...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$184K - $225K *

Advance your career as a Senior Program Manager, leading complex programs through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration to enhance organizational performance and customer satisfaction...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$181K - $290K *

Take ownership of the end-to-end monthly release engine, ensuring platform readiness, coherence in go-to-market strategies, and building scalable operating mechanisms in collaboration with cross-funct...

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Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Transform strategic technical alliances by managing key partnerships, driving joint customer engagement, and integrating solutions. Leverage your expertise in AI infrastructure to shape market reach a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower teams by leading complex programs that drive strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across functions and delivering measurable impact. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to navigate chal...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading key initiatives, architecting scalable services, and designing data-intensive applications in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive inn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of a PMO practice, collaborating with stakeholders and IT teams to drive critical projects in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective delivery and managem...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of a PMO practice, collaborating with stakeholders to drive critical IT projects, and utilizing your extensive project management expertise in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Drive cross-functional software programs in Connected Applications, leveraging full-stack development expertise to influence stakeholders and deliver critical projects across Cloud, Mobile, and Vehicl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $256K *

Unlock potential by leading complex technical programs that enhance engineering processes and drive cross-functional collaboration across scientific domains, ensuring alignment and operational excelle...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $280K *

Champion the vision and strategy of our vehicle program, leading cross-functional teams to drive product execution from prototype to production while influencing critical technical and business decisi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$330K - $500K *

Shape the future of content discovery by leading product operations and program management. Drive efficiency and innovation across teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution of high-impact i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$167K - $176K *

Shape the future of design operations by driving program execution, leveraging AI for efficiency, and managing cross-functional partnerships to enhance creative workflows and deliver impactful design...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $151K *

Drive operational excellence and program execution across design initiatives, leveraging AI to automate workflows and enhance collaboration. Build scalable systems and manage vendor relationships to e...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.