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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$167K - $185K *

Elevate the impact of enterprise live events by leading operations from planning to flawless execution. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to ensure exceptional experiences for participants while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$166K - $214K *

Lead the charge in driving high-impact initiatives across teams while enhancing collaboration, optimizing resources, and ensuring strategic alignment within the organization. Your expertise will conne...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $182K *

Lead cross-functional teams to innovate and deliver cutting-edge programs, aligning technical roadmaps with strategic goals. Drive collaboration with partners and executives to ensure successful proje...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage closely with the CTO's office to drive strategic technical projects, ensuring seamless execution through coordination across teams, managing timelines, and preparing executive briefings for hig...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the Order to Cash function, transforming processes for global scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance in invoicing, while dri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$279K - $377K *

Drive innovative AI-first product experiences from inception to global scale. Lead a dynamic engineering team, fostering collaboration and ownership. Shape strategic direction alongside product to del...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $230K *

Transform the future of AI-driven workflows by leading product strategy and execution for a high-impact AI Studio, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise productivity and gove...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform high-volume certification testing by leading teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Drive performance and talent development while fostering a culture of acc...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$180K - $240K *

Drive success by managing customer-specific engineering requests, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery. Collaborate across teams to prioritize and streamline processes, transforming custom...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Unlock potential by bridging customer needs with engineering solutions. Manage inbound requests, prioritize effectively, and streamline processes to ensure timely delivery and enhance customer satisfa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize capacity planning across Compute platforms by forecasting demand, modeling growth, and leveraging AI for predictive analysis. Collaborate with engineering and leadership to ensure resource al...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by overseeing diverse projects from conception to execution. You'll lead teams, enhance client engagement, and drive growth for successful program management across multiple contra...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development of complex hardware systems from concept to production, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness across various industries in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $190K *

Help us drive product strategy and delivery, leading cross-functional teams to develop AI solutions that benefit members while ensuring trust and accountability throughout the process...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $186K *

Lead the charge in redefining benefits delivery through innovative platform solutions. Drive strategic partnerships and product lifecycle management, focusing on AI-driven development to enhance custo...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $210K *

Drive the vision for a transformative benefits platform, leading product lifecycle from concept to launch. Collaborate across teams to enhance partner integrations and deliver exceptional value to emp...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Inspire your career by managing complex projects from inception to completion. Drive efficiency while collaborating with diverse teams, ensuring cost-effective solutions and exceptional client experie...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project success by managing complex implementations, ensuring timelines and budgets are met with a focus on customer satisfaction while collaborating across teams to drive excellence in delive...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $160K *

Transform data accessibility and AI integration across teams by leading program management initiatives. Drive improvements, reduce dependencies, and enhance ownership, ensuring seamless collaboration...

2 days ago

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

$124K - $186K *

Collaborate across teams to drive the delivery of AI-driven programs, ensuring alignment and visibility throughout the project lifecycle. Leverage technical expertise to manage risks and facilitate co...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$92K - $160K *

Lead the delivery of strategic technology initiatives, collaborating across teams to optimize New Business and Underwriting processes. Ensure projects meet scope, budget, and regulatory commitments wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $160K *

Drive the successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, managing project lifecycles, and ensuring alignment with business goals to enhance operational effi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$365K - $435K *

Champion the future of safety and security programs by leading cross-team initiatives that enhance agent deployment. Drive communication, manage risks, and maintain project plans to ensure robust defe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $259K *

Lead the charge in owning the software release cycle, ensuring operational readiness and alignment across engineering and product teams. Drive strategy and metrics for successful deployments as we sca...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$162K - $259K *

Champion the end-to-end software release cycle, ensuring operational readiness and alignment across engineering and product teams as we scale production of autonomous vehicles. Drive strategic release...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.