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 - $227K *

Lead complex, cross-functional migration programs, driving initiatives from inception to closure. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful, low-risk migrations at scale, navigating challeng...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $247K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, cross-functional migration programs, ensuring seamless transitions to Hyperforce. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver low-risk, high-impact solutions in a fa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform data requirements into effective capture programs, ensuring quality and delivery across devices and locations while connecting engineering decisions to field realities and scaling operations...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading business planning and financial management for multiple teams, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing operational efficiencies to maximize returns on inves...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $186K *

Transform safety strategy at a high level by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring clarity in executive communications, and driving operational excellence in safety performance across the org...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Lead the transformation of enterprise Tech Business Management, driving product strategy and integration across portfolio tools. Enhance data-driven insights and optimize processes for improved effici...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of media planning by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet user needs and drive market success in a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$240K - $288K *

Join a team that's redefining developer products. We seek a product leader to shape our strategic direction, engage with customers, and collaborate closely with founders and engineering to solve compl...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$253K - $342K *

Drive the development and integration of RF Payload software systems, leading a diverse engineering team to enhance mission outcomes and deliver innovative solutions for satellite networking and groun...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$151K - $251K *

Elevate your career by leading Flight Software development programs, ensuring timely delivery and seamless coordination between engineering and management teams. Drive agile execution, manage risks, a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $251K *

Empower the development of critical Flight Software by leading program planning, execution, and stakeholder communication. Drive agile methodologies and ensure timely delivery while managing complex s...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $251K *

Drive the planning and execution of Flight Software development programs, ensuring seamless coordination between engineering and program management for timely delivery of spacecraft software systems...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing team of project managers to drive innovative software solutions across multiple functions, ensuring operational effectiveness and timely delivery of high-quality pro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $124K *

Transform talent development by designing impactful programs that enhance skills and drive professional excellence globally. Collaborate with leaders to assess needs and implement innovative learning...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $200K *

Help us accelerate progress at a key federal advisory program, driving Agile delivery and team empowerment. Lead daily Scrum activities, mentor teams, and manage project health in a collaborative, cli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $278K *

Unlock potential by leading growth strategies for a dynamic product ecosystem. Drive user acquisition and engagement through innovative funnel optimization and high-impact experimentation, collaborati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing refurbishment projects for a global fleet, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and technical requirements while delivering on time and within budget. Collaborate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success as you lead multidiscipline teams through complex project lifecycles, ensuring timely deliverables while maintaining strong client relationships and adhering to budget constrai...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $197K *

Drive impactful security, compliance, and reliability programs across engineering. Own planning and execution of initiatives that enhance infrastructure and engage multiple teams for successful cross...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $154K *

Explore strategic product marketing for a B2B SaaS platform, focusing on messaging, positioning, and go-to-market strategies. Collaborate across teams to drive product launches and enhance customer un...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Optimize the People and organization agenda for a global Major Projects group. Collaborate with senior leaders to shape workforce strategies, enhance project delivery, and drive talent management init...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$220K - $280K *

Innovate and lead the development of AI-driven accounting solutions, enhancing product accuracy and customer insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the roadmap and improve internal...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$226K - $266K *

Shape the future of hardware engineering by leading a dynamic team, ensuring program execution quality, and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative consumer products on time and w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team that designs and manages real-time risk systems. Drive decision-making for fraud scoring and underwriting while ensuring system reliability a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-impact engineering team that drives real-time risk decisions and fraud prevention. Own critical systems, prioritize cross-functional needs, and leverage AI to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.