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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$202K - $253K *

Elevate your leadership as you drive engineering excellence, overseeing multiple squads from prototype to production. Shape the roadmap, empower teams, and ensure quality delivery while staying techni...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive the success of medium-to-large engineering projects by managing scope, milestones, and team dynamics while fostering process improvements and mentoring junior project managers to enhance project...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $185K *

Transform product management by leveraging AI to enhance customer experiences, drive retention, and shape the roadmap for our largest accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impac...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $185K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Product Manager, driving innovation and customer success through AI integration. Collaborate with enterprise clients to shape product features that enhance retention...

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

$187K - $201K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing large-scale software projects, driving development from design to release. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock operational excellence by driving cross-functional programs that enhance cloud operations. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and ensure alignment with business...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading operational excellence initiatives in data center operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, quality, and safety through training, process...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading operational excellence initiatives in data center operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, quality, and safety through training, process...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $100K *

Contribute to enhancing field operations by developing training programs, leading change initiatives, and analyzing data to boost productivity, quality, and safety in data center operations. Collabora...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $100K *

Empower field operations by leading training initiatives, optimizing processes, and driving change management to enhance productivity, quality, and safety in data center operations. Collaborate across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $100K *

Unlock operational excellence by leading training and change initiatives in data center operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance productivity, quality, and safety while driving continuous improve...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $100K *

Drive operational excellence by leading training programs, enhancing productivity, and implementing best practices in field operations. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective service delivery an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $100K *

Drive operational excellence by leading training programs and change initiatives to enhance field operations productivity, quality, and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement bes...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading operational excellence initiatives in data center operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, quality, and safety through training programs...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $100K *

Drive operational excellence by leading training programs, enhancing productivity, and implementing best practices in field operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective serv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $270K *

Transform the future of aviation by leading autonomous aircraft design efforts. Drive strategic objectives, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $100K *

Empower field operations by enhancing training programs, driving process improvements, and leading change initiatives to boost productivity, quality, and safety in data center operations. Collaborate...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $135K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Advanced Technical Product Owner, driving product strategy and delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize backlogs, enhance agile processes, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $227K *

Pioneer technical program management for GovCloud, driving strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure solutions for government clients while managing complex dependenci...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $263K *

Unlock the potential of next-gen mission platforms by leading technical roadmaps, managing cross-functional teams, and driving program success from prototype to production while ensuring alignment wit...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $191K *

Play a key role in leading a multi-year R&D program, managing five interdependent projects from development to launch. Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment and successful execution, drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$104K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing workplace safety by leading impactful projects from conception to deployment. Drive process improvements, manage cross-functional relationships, and influence...

1 week ago

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

$208K - $260K *

Drive the technical strategy and modernization of money transfer systems, leading a team to enhance customer experiences across platforms while ensuring reliability and security in financial services...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$163K - $221K *

Lead the charge in transforming advertising data infrastructure by managing complex programs across engineering and science teams, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals whil...

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

$161K - $232K *

Drive program success by managing cost, schedule, and technical performance while fostering customer relationships and leading agile software development initiatives from inception to completion...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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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    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.