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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$204K - $255K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic design team focused on AI-driven product experiences. Drive innovation in GPU infrastructure and agent observability while mentoring designers to achieve excel...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $157K *

Drive program success by leading cross-functional teams in executing IRAD efforts, ensuring alignment with technical, cost, and schedule goals from concept to transition, while fostering collaboration...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $135K *

Unlock potential by managing contract execution, leading program meetings, and interfacing with customers to ensure successful delivery. Collaborate on bids, assess risks, and drive continuous improve...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $161K *

Lead your career by managing complex programs that drive cross-functional excellence and align stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Ensure rigorous execution, budget management, and risk mitig...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $181K *

Champion the future of advanced development by leading IRAD efforts, ensuring alignment across teams, and driving program success from concept to execution while managing budgets, risks, and stakehold...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $165K *

Optimize cross-functional program management to drive innovative semiconductor solutions from concept to market, ensuring seamless execution and strategic alignment across teams in a fast-paced, growt...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$179K - $252K *

Drive the development of innovative system software solutions, leading a high-performing team to integrate hardware and software. Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies and ensure successf...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $247K *

Drive innovation in network security by defining and launching cutting-edge services to combat AI-driven threats. Collaborate with engineering and research teams to shape product strategy from concept...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of People Operations by driving impactful programs and enhancing organizational design. Collaborate with leaders to streamline processes and foster a high-performing culture while man...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $379K *

Champion cross-functional collaboration to enhance and align project management processes, driving software delivery with strategic planning and metrics for efficiency...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $379K *

Drive collaboration across teams to align product roadmaps, manage dependencies, and optimize project execution. Leverage your program management expertise to improve efficiency and balance immediate...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $379K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance software delivery by orchestrating plans, aligning product roadmaps, and driving efficiency. Take ownership of project dependencies while collaborating with hardware and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing our product marketing strategy for an innovative AI-driven platform. Collaborate across teams to craft compelling narratives and launch initiatives that empower cust...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading product marketing and go-to-market strategies for a dynamic platform. Collaborate across teams to redefine messaging, positioning, and customer engagement while adapting...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $243K *

Champion the development of a central hardware support function, leading multiple teams to enhance the reliability and maintainability of the world's largest robotics fleet while driving strategic ini...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $300K *

Champion the delivery of innovative robotics programs, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful product releases and deployments. Drive visibility into progress and risks while shaping...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $274K *

Champion the operational health of high-performance computing infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance for demanding AI workloads. Collaborate across teams to drive incident management and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $225K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovative project management, collaborating with scientists and engineers to drive complex client engagements. Your expertise will ensure successful delivery an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K - $225K *

Lead the charge in managing complex client projects, collaborating with scientists and engineers to deliver innovative solutions. Your role ensures clear communication, effective organization, and suc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining power systems for space missions. Lead the design, integration, and testing of critical electrical power subsystems, ensuring reliability and performance in challenging o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing aerospace and defense programs, ensuring successful execution and customer satisfaction while overseeing technical and financial performance across cross-functional teams...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$240K - $280K *

Transform complex optoelectronic programs by leading cross-functional teams, managing upstream and downstream dependencies, and ensuring successful product launches while driving innovation and effici...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$152K - $205K *

Champion innovative AI solutions by leading product strategy, gathering customer insights, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance operational excellence and drive market success...

1 week ago

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

$133K - $161K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI technology by leading product strategy, engaging with customers, and driving innovative solutions in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Shape the future o...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading customer interactions and program management. Drive solutions, mentor teams, and ensure operational excellence while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.