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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$150K - $180K *

Optimize technical customer engagement through effective program management, aligning packaging strategies with performance goals, and ensuring seamless integration of new product introductions in col...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $225K *

Elevate your career by leading technical program management efforts, driving customer engagement, and aligning packaging strategies to ensure product success in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse ship revitalization projects, ensuring timely, budget-compliant delivery while maintaining safety and brand standards. Collaborate with multi-departmental teams and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$262K - $364K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering by leading diverse projects, managing talented engineers, and driving innovation across multiple domains. Your expertise will shape the future of tec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $216K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic program management and operational excellence. You'll tackle complex challenges, design scalable processes, and lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance prod...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$190K - $211K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative solutions that bridge digital and physical realms, driving impactful product strategies and navigating complex multi-team dynamics to fuel global growth and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$190K - $211K *

Unlock potential by leading complex product initiatives that bridge digital and physical worlds. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll drive high-impact solutions, navigate multi-functional teams, and s...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$204K - $306K *

Join a team that's redefining API management, leading product strategy and development for scalable data access tools. Drive innovation and mentor a talented team while collaborating across the organi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage IT support services, ensuring compliance and performance excellence. Lead project management efforts for a centralized service desk, enhancing user experience and operati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of IT service management by overseeing compliance and performance metrics for a centralized service desk, ensuring effective project management and support for a diverse end-user comm...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$200K - $322K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of engineering and operations by leading complex technical programs, enhancing execution quality, and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $322K *

Engage with Production Engineering to drive execution on critical DGX Cloud initiatives. Lead complex programs, enhance operational rigor, and improve cross-team coordination to deliver reliable AI in...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of mission-critical applications by leading a large-scale program, ensuring compliance and technical direction while managing Agile DevSecOps teams in a dynamic AWS cloud environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join our dynamic team to lead the logistics of high-value equipment, ensuring timely delivery and optimal conditions. You'll manage transport providers, coordinate project logistics, and drive improve...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Drive the logistics of high-value equipment transport, ensuring timely delivery and optimal conditions. Collaborate with transport providers and project teams to manage complex logistics operations ac...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll bridge technology and customer needs, ensuring successful enterprise implementations and fostering client engagement. Drive product enhancements through feedback and c...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$147K - $200K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams to innovate undersea warfare systems, managing complex programs from concept to production. Drive financial planning, resource allocation, and risk management to meet nati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $172K *

Empower operational excellence by leading cross-functional programs that enhance Amazon's premium advertising portfolio. Drive scalable systems and streamline workflows to support product launches and...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $150K *

Optimize customer onboarding by leading cross-functional programs, managing risks, and driving accountability to enhance deployment efficiency and customer satisfaction across multiple teams and stake...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $150K *

Shape the future of customer onboarding by leading strategic programs, driving cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring successful deployments that enhance customer experience and satisfaction acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining data management by spearheading product innovation. Your insights will guide the development of user-centric software solutions, shaping the platform that empowers busine...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $203K *

Drive the development and execution of large-scale datacenter projects, coordinating across teams to ensure timely site selection, permitting, and construction. Engage with stakeholders to align on ob...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $203K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge datacenter projects by managing permitting and approvals across multiple teams. Drive strategic initiatives from site selection to construction, ensuring timel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $203K *

Lead the charge in managing complex datacenter development projects, coordinating across teams to ensure timely delivery from site selection to construction. Drive permitting strategies and stakeholde...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.