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.
Senior Strategic Program Manager, Data Center and AI
$132K - $165K *
Accelerate progress at multi-site data center and AI programs valued over $25M. Lead diverse teams to ensure successful delivery, budget management, and customer satisfaction while driving executive c...
3 weeks ago
Senior Product Manager, CRM & GTM Systems
$104K - $176K *
Champion the Lead-to-Opportunity domain by driving product strategy, mentoring analysts, and enhancing the GTM tech stack. Influence the roadmap and ensure seamless lead conversion while collaborating...
4 weeks ago
Senior Technical Project Manager
$109K - $136K *
Champion complex IT Infrastructure projects, aligning technology with business needs. Lead cross-functional teams through all project phases, ensuring quality delivery and stakeholder engagement while...
Yesterday
Senior Staff Technical Program Manager
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's driving innovative battery technology from concept to commercialization, integrating complex engineering disciplines and managing cross-functional program delivery to shape the futu...
Reposted 3 days ago
Technical Program Manager, AI Enablement, Regional Portfolio Planning
$163K - $236K *
Pioneer innovative AI solutions by leading complex, cross-functional programs that enhance data center operations and drive strategic planning initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure suc...
1 week ago
Technical Program Manager, Avionics
$174K - $199K *
Take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of flight electronic assemblies, ensuring seamless integration and testing for next-gen satellite constellations. Collaborate across teams to drive hardware d...
4 weeks ago
Software Development Manager, AtoZ HR Services & Experiences Technology - Connections
$184K - $250K *
Lead the charge in developing a high-scale content platform that empowers 1.5M employees daily. Manage a dynamic engineering team, drive architectural strategy, and collaborate across departments to e...
Yesterday
Senior Technical Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead complex, cross-functional technology delivery initiatives, translating product strategy into actionable plans. Collaborate with product teams, utilize AI tools, and ensure effective communication...
2 weeks ago
Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Data Lifecycle
$200K - $400K *
Unlock the potential of data privacy by designing robust systems that manage sensitive information. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence while buildi...
2 days ago
Technical Program Manager, Hardware
$125K - $160K *
Unlock potential by leading cross-functional hardware development projects. Drive initiatives from design to production, ensuring alignment with market needs and strategic goals while fostering collab...
Today
Senior Technical Program Manager, AI Strategic Initiatives
$125K - $150K *
Transform AI initiatives by establishing frameworks, aligning teams, and tracking progress across multiple workstreams to drive innovation in memory and compute product development...
3 weeks ago
Senior Industrial Design Engineer, Last Mile Engineering
$132K - $178K *
Join a team that's redefining logistics by leading innovative automation and material handling design initiatives for next-gen delivery stations, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in a fast-paced...
1 week ago
Senior Product Manager - Data & Quality
$220K - $260K *
Oversee the development of AI/ML-driven product strategies, enhancing data systems and workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize data pipelines and improve product quality, ensuring effici...
4 weeks ago
Senior Product Designer, AWS Field Experience
$137K - $186K *
Join a team that's redefining user experiences by leading innovative design initiatives. You'll shape strategic solutions for a global audience, balancing creativity and pragmatism while collaborating...
1 week ago
$133K - $156K *
Join us to lead strategic initiatives that enhance custody platforms, driving product vision and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities and deliver impactful soluti...
Today
$133K - $156K *
Lead the charge in transforming custody platforms by driving product vision, enhancing workflows, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving customer and market...
Today
$133K - $156K *
Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives to enhance custody platforms. Drive product vision, manage lifecycles, and collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving...
Today
Senior Product Manager, Data Catalog & AI Readiness
$120K - $145K *
Lead the development of a data catalog for AI consumption, ensuring quality and accessibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to onboard domains, manage readiness assessments, and drive align...
1 week ago
$110K - $165K *
Craft a transformative user sign-up experience, optimizing engagement and personalization. Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to enhance real-time systems that drive satisfaction and reten...
Reposted 1 week ago
Program/Project Manager, Senior
$125K - $180K *
Lead the charge in managing complex programs, overseeing personnel, and ensuring financial health while driving overall program success through strategic direction and collaboration with key stakehold...
1 week ago
Program/Project Manager, Senior
$125K - $180K *
Manage program operations, oversee personnel actions, and ensure financial health. Collaborate with technical managers and the COR to drive program success and deliver results in naval shipbuilding an...
1 week ago
Sr Product Manager, Technical: Enterprise AI Training & Adoption Programs
$130K - $236K *
Champion AI adoption by managing the enterprise training program, aligning product strategy with business goals, and enhancing employee engagement through effective training and collaboration across t...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sr Product Manager, Technical: Enterprise AI Training & Adoption Programs
$130K - $236K *
Drive AI adoption by managing the enterprise training program, aligning product strategy with business goals. Collaborate with stakeholders, analyze data, and enhance employee engagement to ensure eff...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Program Manager, Lead-to-Cash
$185K - $235K *
Engage as a Senior Program Manager to lead the redesign of the Lead-to-Cash process, collaborating across teams to enhance demand capture, opportunity creation, pricing, contracting, and revenue recog...
2 weeks ago
Technical Project Manager - SME
$146K - $234K *
Champion the future of air traffic management by leading high-impact technology initiatives. Drive project execution and team performance in a mission-critical environment, ensuring safety and moderni...
3 days ago
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.