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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Drive program success by managing integrated delivery plans, ensuring timely execution, and leading cross-functional teams to meet customer commitments and resolve conflicts effectively...
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Lead cross-functional program management initiatives to ensure timely delivery of complex projects. Drive performance tracking, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication while mentoring teams to...
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$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing complex programs, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with customer needs. Drive cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and strategic planning to enhance opera...
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Drive operational excellence by managing UX programs, fostering collaboration, and enhancing user experience through data-driven insights and innovative project management. Your leadership will shape...
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Transform vendor performance and customer satisfaction by leading strategic initiatives across a global BPO network. Drive accountability, analyze data, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance o...
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Champion vendor excellence and customer satisfaction by leading cross-functional initiatives and driving strategic oversight across a global BPO network. Leverage analytical skills to enhance performa...
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Senior Product Manager - Tech, Private Pricing Programs & Experiences (3PX)
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Transform product management by owning the roadmap, prioritizing customer needs, and leveraging data to drive impactful AI-powered solutions. Collaborate closely with design and engineering to deliver...
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Unlock the potential of aerospace innovation by leading complex technical projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program execution, ensuring alignment with business priorities whil...
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Empower a talented engineering team to develop innovative airgap-native software solutions. Drive product success in National Defense by ensuring seamless integration with UDS, fostering collaboration...
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Transform enterprise AI systems by leading technical delivery, architecting scalable solutions, and mentoring teams. Drive operational excellence and accelerate customer adoption of AI technologies th...
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Accelerate progress at the intersection of strategy and operations, driving alignment and execution across teams. This role is pivotal in enhancing organizational efficiency and supporting leadership...
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Own the Decision Maker Networks platform, leading a team to enhance algorithmic products. Drive roadmap, refine standards, and ensure user-friendly tooling for data scientists, aligning solutions with...
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Join a team that's redefining software solutions for drone threat detection. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll lead product development, collaborating across teams to deliver impactful, real-time so...
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Join a team that's driving innovation in satellite production operations. You'll manage complex programs, collaborate across teams, and optimize processes to deliver high-speed broadband solutions glo...
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Elevate your career by leading engineering teams in the design and execution of innovative mechanical and pyrotechnic systems, ensuring excellence in program delivery and customer satisfaction while m...
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Senior Product Manager - Marketing
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Pioneer innovative product strategies and lead cross-functional teams to drive brand growth. This role focuses on identifying market opportunities, developing new concepts, and executing successful pr...
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Senior Customer Success Manager, Enterprise
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Take ownership of enterprise accounts, driving customer success through tailored strategies, training, and support. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and foster growth, ensuring clie...
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Technical Program Manager III, Software Engineering, Geo
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Lead the charge in managing complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects, leveraging technical expertise to drive successful outcomes and enhance processes across cross-functional teams...
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Lead a team of engineers to enhance our Kubernetes data management platform, focusing on security and excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features while mentoring...
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Technical Program Manager, Gemini Post-Training (Physical Engineering)
$192K - $278K *
Lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects, driving program management methodologies to optimize post-training initiatives and enhance product development across various technical domains...
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Join us to revolutionize our GTM hiring strategy, focusing on sourcing and closing top-tier sales talent for enterprise roles. You'll drive the recruitment process from start to finish, ensuring we at...
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Unlock potential by leading customer advocacy initiatives that drive growth, enhance market credibility, and foster community engagement. Collaborate with stakeholders to create impactful customer sto...
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Head of Technical Program Management, Applied AI
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Join a team that's redefining AI delivery excellence. Lead technical program management for cutting-edge AI projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction while mentoring a high-per...
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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.