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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$115K - $264K *

Unlock potential by leading complex security programs that enhance product resilience and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and optimize pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $322K *

Lead the charge in driving cloud infrastructure programs, collaborating with partners to enhance AI capacity and operational excellence. Utilize your expertise to manage complex projects and foster in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$168K - $322K *

Partner with us to drive cloud infrastructure programs, collaborating with engineering teams and external partners to enhance AI capacity and operational excellence in a dynamic environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $185K *

Drive the development and execution of integration strategies for core products, leading cross-functional initiatives from concept to launch while ensuring smooth project delivery and enhancing team c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$192K - $278K *

Transform program management by implementing communication standards and governance structures. Lead cross-functional projects to enhance efficiency and drive impactful change across the organization...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver impactful technical programs by leading R&D initiatives that advance aerospace and defense technologies. Manage multiple projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while coordinating cr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of R&D programs to advance aerospace technologies, managing multiple concurrent projects with budgets up to $10 million. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple technical development programs, ensuring effective execution and governance of aerospace and defense projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to dr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple technical development programs, ensuring effective execution and governance of aerospace and defense projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to dr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $201K *

Drive the strategy and execution of business-facing products, ensuring quality and measurable impact. Collaborate with engineering and data teams to deliver analytics and decision-support solutions th...

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

$150K - $195K *

Drive manufacturing excellence as a Senior Technical Program Manager, overseeing hardware product development from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production readi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$206K - $232K *

Lead the end-to-end planning of propulsion systems development, ensuring seamless integration across teams, managing timelines, and driving production while maintaining clear communication with stakeh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving program delivery and portfolio management for a dynamic Security team, ensuring effective execution of enterprise initiatives while fostering cross-functional collaboration...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the product direction for a platform connecting fuel retailers, carriers, and suppliers. Drive API design, data contracts, and onboarding improvements while collaborating with engineering in an A...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$240K - $333K *

Lead and elevate the Analytics PMO, driving strategic initiatives and optimizing program delivery across teams. Shape high-impact projects that enhance geospatial data and analytics, fostering collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $222K *

Unlock potential by leading complex software development programs for advanced C2 capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance Space Domain Awaren...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $160K *

Champion program excellence by leading complex, multi-team initiatives from inception to delivery. Drive alignment, manage risks, and leverage data to enhance operations while mentoring others in effe...

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

$196K - $242K *

Lead critical cross-functional programs to enhance fleet management, driving technical execution and operational reliability while navigating complex challenges and aligning stakeholders for successfu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$196K - $242K *

Champion cross-functional programs to enhance fleet management, ensuring seamless execution and operational reliability while navigating complex technical challenges and driving stakeholder alignment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $205K *

Drive your career forward by leading complex technical programs, managing schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution and delivery of high-impact engineering projects...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of game development by leading technical program initiatives and fostering collaboration across multiple studios to enhance technology integration and project delivery in a dynamic en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$226K - $277K *

Transform user experiences by driving engineering initiatives and cross-functional programs. Collaborate with teams to enhance game-engine, graphics, and avatar mechanics, ensuring alignment with long...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$148K - $201K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-organizational programs in data technology, driving strategy and delivery for foundational datasets and analytics. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure alignment...

2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $172K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex data ingestion initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program delivery, manage risks, and ensure operational excellence while t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$115K - $275K *

Manage the delivery of GPU clusters for AI workloads by coordinating teams across engineering, networking, and operations. Develop strategies, manage risks, and ensure timely, quality launches to scal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.

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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.