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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$155K - $175K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading autonomous vehicle deployment programs. Drive cross-functional collaboration, streamline processes, and ensure high-quality customer experiences as we scale o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $204K *

Pioneer innovative manufacturing processes by leading a skilled engineering team. Drive strategic direction, optimize systems, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product development and ope...

1 week ago

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

$137K - $186K *

Transform the future of marketing with AI-driven design solutions. Lead the design of innovative products that enhance user trust and streamline campaign management, ensuring a seamless blend of autom...

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

$138K - $197K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing complex engineering projects. Leverage your technical expertise to drive resource allocation and optimize machine learning infrastructure, collaborating w...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $116K *

Innovate operational efficiency by leading large-scale automation initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design solutions that enhance fleet performance and customer delivery experien...

2 weeks ago

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

$134K - $205K *

Take ownership of complex federal award programs, driving contract negotiations and ensuring flawless execution across multi-partner initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage sche...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Champion the evolution of identity security by leading product management for our core identity graph and correlation services, ensuring seamless integration and access control across platforms while...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Reimagine product management by leading AI-driven initiatives from concept to launch. Join a dynamic team to shape innovative solutions, drive market insights, and enhance customer experiences in a fa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading compliance and risk initiatives across Sales & Partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and enablement, ensuring sustainable revenue growth...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Lead the charge in driving compliance and risk mitigation initiatives across Sales & Partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational integrity and sustainable revenue growt...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower business growth by leading compliance and risk initiatives across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency and enablement, ensuring adherence to best practices while leveraging...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $272K *

Lead high-impact cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic environment, collaborating with engineering and product teams to drive strategic outcomes and enhance organizational efficiency while fosteri...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Engage in shaping market strategies for an enterprise modernization platform. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate technical capabilities into impactful narratives, driving sale...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize enterprise software solutions by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring reliable systems and data integrity while driving process improvements and stakeholder engagement across multiple ini...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$178K - $226K *

Innovate security solutions by owning the threat model and engineering deliverables. Collaborate across components to ensure secure design, focusing on hardware attestation, encrypted workloads, and i...

2 days ago

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

$184K - $250K *

Transform financial record keeping by leading a dynamic team to innovate AI-driven accounting automation solutions, influencing architecture and driving product direction for scalable systems that imp...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive high-impact engineering initiatives by leading a skilled team focused on user acquisition and retention. Champion AI-native practices while building scalable systems with React, TypeScript, and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $236K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by managing complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects. Leverage your technical expertise to streamline processes and enhance product delivery across global...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $327K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge AI-RAN products, driving the roadmap and lifecycle management for NVIDIA's ARC portfolio. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions that enhan...

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$208K - $327K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge AI-RAN products, driving the product lifecycle from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solutions and enhance customer value in th...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex SaaS deployments, ensuring alignment with customer needs and driving impactful solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product delivery and support program m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer high-impact engineering projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to transform innovative ideas into actionable results while driving critical schedules and aligning with strategic business go...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$122K - $170K *

Create impactful product strategies by owning the full lifecycle of AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define priorities, validate customer needs, and drive alignment, ens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to manage multiple programs and teams, ensuring timely delivery and financial success while collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to achieve program goals...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$167K - $185K *

Empower your career by leading the strategy and execution of high-profile enterprise live events. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional experiences while refining best practic...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.