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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Senior Technical Product Manager
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$110K - $130K *
Manage high-impact, cross-functional programs to drive business outcomes, ensuring effective execution across complex initiatives while mentoring teams and improving governance practices...
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Technical Program Manager - Senior Autonomy Engineer
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Lead the charge in executing autonomous machine programs, managing complex projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and maintain product roadmaps for fu...
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Technical Program Manager, SOX Compliance
$290K - $365K *
Transform compliance processes by leading the technology side of the SOX program. Collaborate across teams to design IT controls, automate workflows, and ensure effective compliance while driving cont...
2 weeks ago
Technical Program Manager, SOX Compliance
$290K - $365K *
Champion the technology side of our SOX program by collaborating with engineering, finance, and audit teams to design and implement IT controls, automate compliance processes, and drive continuous imp...
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Technical Program Manager, Data Center Infrastructure Delivery
$138K - $197K *
Manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects in data center infrastructure, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee schedules, risks, and deliverables while en...
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Senior Manager Agile Program Management
$130K - $185K *
Champion Agile project execution by leading cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with business objectives, driving successful digital and martech transfor...
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Senior Manager Agile Program Management
$145K - $175K *
Shape the future of Agile project management by leading cross-functional teams, driving digital transformation, and optimizing workflows to deliver value-driven solutions while fostering a culture of...
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$160K - $180K *
Drive innovation as a Senior Product Manager, leading strategic initiatives in Adaptive Training and Continuous Learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and achiev...
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Technical Program Management Senior Manager
$150K - $247K *
Lead the charge in driving large-scale infrastructure programs, optimizing security and scalability across all operating zones. Collaborate with senior leadership to translate strategic vision into ac...
1 week ago
Technical Program Management Senior Manager
$150K - $227K *
Shape the future of infrastructure by leading cross-functional programs that enhance security, scalability, and connectivity. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives and deli...
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Principal Program Manager, Regulatory Programs, Regulatory and Compliance
$137K - $186K *
Shape regulatory strategies across the Americas, ensuring compliance and driving product evolution in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate regulations into actionable o...
2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, AppSTAR COMPASS
$148K - $201K *
Engineer a transformative security review program at scale, supporting thousands of engineers and multiple teams. Shape strategy into actionable plans and oversee critical dependencies, ensuring timel...
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Senior Product Manager, Insights
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's redefining sports analytics by leading the development of innovative data visualization tools. Collaborate across functions to transform complex tracking data into actionable insigh...
3 weeks ago
$123K - $185K *
Build strong supplier relationships and drive strategic sourcing initiatives for technology procurement, focusing on hardware and data center infrastructure. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to...
2 days ago
$123K - $185K *
Join a dynamic team to drive strategic sourcing initiatives in technology, focusing on hardware and infrastructure. Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimize procurement process...
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Transform technology sourcing by leading strategic initiatives in hardware procurement, enhancing supplier relationships, and driving process improvements to support business goals and optimize costs...
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Drive strategic sourcing initiatives by optimizing technology procurement processes, enhancing supplier relationships, and executing hardware engagements to support business objectives and improve ope...
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Principal Technical Program Manager - Trust
$204K - $266K *
Empower your career by leading strategic portfolio initiatives in security and compliance. Drive cross-functional collaborations, manage technical risks, and establish impactful frameworks, enhancing...
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Senior Program Manager of Production Programs Portfolio 1
$153K - $284K *
Advance your career by leading production programs in a dynamic environment. Oversee project execution, manage cross-functional teams, and drive profitability while ensuring adherence to cost and sche...
2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Product Manager
$110K - $130K *
Transform product strategy by leading innovative initiatives, optimizing performance metrics, and engaging stakeholders to drive success across hospitality, eCommerce, and technology sectors...
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Senior Product Strategy and Operations Lead, AI2
$222K - $308K *
Transform strategic initiatives into actionable plans, driving cross-functional collaboration and optimizing product execution. Lead high-impact projects that enhance AI capabilities and infrastructur...
1 week ago
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Elevate your career by leading complex R&D projects in orthopaedics. Drive cross-functional teams from concept to launch, ensuring compliance and innovation in medical device development. Your experti...
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What does a senior technical program manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.