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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$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in project management for Fleet Modernization and Newbuild projects, applying Agile methodologies to ensure successful scope, budget execution, and seamless collaboration across teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $190K *

Empower cross-functional teams to lead complex development programs, ensuring alignment between technical, operational, and business objectives while driving successful execution from concept to compl...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$196K - $240K *

Drive innovation in Fleet Management and Internal Tooling, enhancing customer experiences through strategic product development and cross-functional collaboration, from concept to launch, ensuring sea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$187K - $270K *

Shape the future of next-gen FPGA products by leading complex, cross-functional engineering programs. Drive execution, align teams, and translate technical challenges into actionable plans, ensuring s...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize logistics strategies and support systems management for defense programs, ensuring operational readiness and cost-effectiveness throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functi...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $223K *

Lead the delivery of innovative automation and robotic solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful project execution. Drive alignment on scope and feasibility while managing risks...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Transform healthcare by leading the development of scalable clinical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline onboarding processes while ensuring co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $155K *

Grow strategic initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, influencing technical direction, and enhancing release management for exceptional customer satisfaction and operational excellence across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $198K *

Drive customer operational excellence by enhancing digital tools for issue resolution. Lead product strategy, improve workflows, and leverage insights to transform customer interactions into proactive...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data integrity by leading consumer data quality initiatives and enhancing reporting systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement robust data tracking and governance processes, ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive the execution and optimization of advanced search programs, mentoring a high-performing team while aligning marketing strategies with client goals to achieve measurable results and scalable grow...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$138K - $197K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects in a collaborative environment. Utilize your technical expertise to drive product development and enhance manufacturing processes, ensu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $201K *

Join us to tackle complex challenges as you manage technical programs, collaborating with engineering and product teams to deliver scalable software solutions that enhance our mission and operational...

4 weeks ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering management while leading a talented group of engineers. Drive product development from ideation to delivery and ensure best practices in a dynamic...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $201K *

Join a team that's driving AWS region expansion programs, enhancing dedicated network connectivity for U.S. National Security and industry partners. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes an...

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

$107K - $199K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic technology initiatives that enhance health and wellness experiences. Collaborate across teams to translate business goals into actionable plans, ensuring timely d...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $199K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic technology initiatives to enhance health and wellness experiences, collaborating across teams to ensure successful delivery and measurable outcomes within the lif...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $165K *

Partner with us to drive enterprise transformation by translating complex program insights into actionable analytics and product capabilities, while engaging directly with stakeholders to enhance deci...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leading large-scale distributed systems projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and execution plans, ensuring reliable, low-latency ser...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $189K *

Champion the development of AI-driven backend systems, transforming innovative concepts into scalable solutions for legal professionals. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product capabilities...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$102K - $189K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative front-end solutions for AI-powered legal products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, user-friendly interfaces while mentoring fellow...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$102K - $189K *

Shape the future of AI in legal tech by building scalable backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and mentor fellow engineers in a dynamic, fast-paced...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$102K - $153K *

Join a team that's redefining AI initiatives by leading enterprise-level programs, managing cross-functional teams, and driving strategic alignment to deliver innovative AI solutions that transform bu...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $120K *

Join a team that's passionate about delivering innovative products by managing complex technical programs from concept to launch, ensuring collaboration across design, engineering, and production whil...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead and shape the engineering teams driving innovative Commerce solutions. You'll define technical strategies, develop high-performing teams, and ensure exceptional customer experiences in...

Washington, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.

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