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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$330K - $500K *

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$167K - $176K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $151K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$127K - $170K *

Lead cross-functional teams to optimize production processes, manage budgets, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of manufacturing programs. Your expertise will drive operational excellence a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $179K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $230K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $235K *

Drive development of defense technology solutions by bridging product vision and technical execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and government clients to define requirements, optimize fu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $235K *

Advance product development by bridging technical execution and user needs. Collaborate with diverse teams and engage with government clients to deliver scalable solutions for defense missions, emphas...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$51K - $132K *

Drive technical support excellence by troubleshooting Oracle products, conducting training, and enhancing customer experience through collaboration and automation. Contribute to process improvements a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $210K *

Champion the development of APIs and frameworks, driving data access and enhancing developer experience across teams. Collaborate with engineering and product partners to translate business needs into...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $210K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $197K *

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$192K - $278K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $278K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $233K *

Transform the deployment experience by simplifying complex technology for customers. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational workflows, improve onboarding, and drive automation in cloud and Ku...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing transportation logistics for high-value equipment, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency. Collaborate across teams to manage complex project logistics, enhancing o...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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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.