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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$160K - $200K *

Advance the Core Platform as a Senior Product Manager, driving product direction and modernization for identity management and shared services, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $197K *

Innovate as a Tech Lead, driving architectural evolution and engineering execution for a global web platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital experiences through advanced AI...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in securing AI initiatives by managing cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders to enhance cybersecurity workflows...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $205K *

Elevate clinical operations by leading complex trials, ensuring compliance, and driving cross-functional collaboration. Utilize your expertise to manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communicati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $177K *

Transform employee benefits management by leading compliance and execution of health and welfare plans. Drive the annual enrollment process, enhance vendor relationships, and ensure regulatory adheren...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $209K *

Empower customers by leading innovative learning content programs from inception to publication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality educational experiences that drive custo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $209K *

Champion the development of impactful learning content programs, overseeing all phases from intake to publication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and quality, while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining telehealth by leading complex, cross-functional programs. As a Principal Technical Program Manager, you'll drive execution aligned with strategic priorities, ensuring mea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead high-impact, cross-functional technical programs, translating business vision into structured execution. Drive Agile practices, enhance team efficiency, and ensure alignment with company objectiv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$197K - $267K *

Invent the future of AI by defining product strategy and architecture for innovative platforms. Collaborate across engineering, ML, and design to launch transformative interfaces that enhance human-AI...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $217K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the modernization of technology platforms in wholesale lending. Drive strategy, engineering excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance critical systems f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive impactful product management across our portfolio. Collaborate with engineering, design, and GTM teams to enhance features and address product needs, ensuring alignment with s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$148K - $201K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing global power infrastructure programs, ensuring reliability and robustness across AWS data centers while collaborating with utilities and engineering teams to...

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

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by owning product areas from discovery to launch. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to transform insights into impactful solutions, driving measurable outcomes...

Vancouver, BCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$183K - $252K *

Deliver innovative optical technology solutions by leading global teams in complex program management, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs while driving performance, budget...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$183K - $252K *

Champion the development of innovative optical solutions by leading global teams, managing complex programs, and ensuring successful project delivery across diverse functions and regions in the Optica...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you own product areas from discovery to launch. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to turn insights into impactful solutions, driving product strategy and exe...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $260K *

Lead the charge in shaping our marketing technology ecosystem, driving product strategy and team development while enhancing workflows and cross-channel capabilities for data-driven marketing success...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $160K *

Shape the future of workplace safety by leading innovative projects that enhance health and efficiency across multiple business units. Drive process improvements and influence cross-functional teams t...

1 week ago

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

$138K - $197K *

Empower innovation by leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects in data center operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage schedules, identify risks, and ensure successful delivery of netwo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of sourcing transformation by architecting AI-driven programs that enhance global procurement strategies. Collaborate across functions to drive innovation, optimize processes, and del...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $236K *

Drive complex, multi-disciplinary projects as a Technical Program Manager, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of financial systems that support global...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$219K - $305K *

Unlock your potential by leading financial planning and analysis efforts. Drive strategic decisions through data-driven insights, manage a team, and collaborate across functions to optimize business g...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $226K *

Drive optimization models for site selection and network design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights. Lead initiatives in AI tooling and mentor scientists, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Champion the AI product roadmap, enhancing user experience for millions. Drive feature development, ensuring quality and innovation while collaborating closely with engineering and design teams to del...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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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