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 - $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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Join a team that's innovating the future of customer experience through AI-driven solutions. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you'll lead cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable sy...

2 weeks ago

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

$131K - $152K *

Drive program strategy and execution across Customer Operations and Brand Marketing, connecting teams and enhancing customer experiences while leveraging AI and creative workflows to optimize processe...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $188K *

Elevate your career by leading programs that enhance QA processes and developer workflows, driving exceptional quality and efficiency in AI-powered experiences across a dynamic team. Your influence wi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive complex custom product development in fusion energy, overseeing manufacturing processes from concept to commercial scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance execution standards a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$192K - $278K *

Champion complex, multi-disciplinary projects by leveraging technical expertise to drive cross-functional collaboration, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of innovative networking solutions tha...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $204K *

Innovate workforce planning solutions by leveraging AI and machine learning to empower leaders in making data-driven decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design intuitive systems that...

2 weeks ago

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

$148K - $201K *

Elevate your career by managing large-scale, cross-functional programs that enhance Last Mile delivery. Drive architectural innovation and optimize processes to ensure seamless package delivery at Ama...

1 week ago

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

$200K - $379K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of autonomous driving by managing complex programs across software and hardware teams. Drive innovative solutions from concept to production while ensuring adhere...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$192K - $278K *

Champion the development of strategic infrastructure supply plans, managing complex projects to ensure seamless operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to align resources and drive innovative soluti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in aerospace by leading complex hardware and software integration projects. You'll manage end-to-end program execution, ensuring seamless collaboration across eng...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming innovative medical device concepts into scalable production. Oversee cross-functional programs, ensuring seamless integration from design to manufacturing while driving...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $221K *

Champion AI Native Transformation initiatives across Engine, driving adoption and collaboration. Lead strategic partnerships, define processes, and deliver impactful results in a complex environment...

1 week ago

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

$200K - $322K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic technical programs for cloud infrastructure, collaborating across teams to transform complex technical goals into actionable plans and measurable outcomes, ensu...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $322K *

Champion strategic technical programs across cloud infrastructure and platform software. Collaborate with multi-functional teams to translate complex technical goals into actionable plans, ensuring al...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $240K *

Transform cross-functional collaboration by leading complex technical programs, managing dependencies, and ensuring cohesive delivery across AI/ML, product design, and engineering teams. Drive effecti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $185K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in space mission programs. Oversee schedules, budgets, and risk management while collaborating across functions to deliver cutting-edge capabilities and ensure st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $201K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges. Drive product roadmaps, manage stakeholder priorities, and ensure successful project delivery in a fast-paced environ...

2 weeks ago

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

$230K - $284K *

Accelerate the integration of autonomous services by leading cross-functional technical programs, ensuring quality delivery and proactive risk management while collaborating with diverse teams to driv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$230K - $284K *

Unlock potential by leading complex technical programs that integrate autonomous services with third-party platforms. Drive execution, manage risks, and ensure quality across diverse teams for success...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $180K *

Innovate your career by leading complex technical programs that bridge business objectives and execution. Collaborate across teams to drive advertiser-facing initiatives in a dynamic environment, ensu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Partner with us to drive integration and deployment of innovative reporting solutions in radiology. In this role, you'll manage cross-functional initiatives, ensuring successful client implementations...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $350K *

Lead the execution of complex AI technology programs, ensuring alignment across teams and partners. Drive program governance, manage dependencies, and deliver AI solutions on time with measurable outc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Lead the execution of complex AI technology programs, managing cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery of AI-enabled solutions while driving program governance and opera...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by leading complex AI technology programs. You'll manage cross-functional teams, establish governance, and ensure timely delivery of AI solutions, playing a pivot...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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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