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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$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming internal operations through AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks, design scalable workflows, and enhance productivity, e...

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

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$138K - $165K *

Shape the future of product innovation by leading engineering teams to build transformative technology experiences. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to define strategic roadmaps and deliver impac...

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

$75K - $90K *

Champion your project management skills by leading multiple digital projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with a dynamic team. Drive accountability and enhance pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join us as a Senior BI Product Manager, leveraging your expertise in financial systems to transform operational challenges into data-driven solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance Quote-to-Ca...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward as a Senior BI Product Manager, leveraging financial data to enhance business decisions. Collaborate across teams to transform operational challenges into data-driven solutio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock opportunities as a Senior BI Product Manager, bridging finance and technology. Drive data-driven decisions across Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash processes, collaborating with cross-functional...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming financial data into actionable insights. Leverage your expertise in Product Management to enhance Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash processes, driving alignment across Sa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us as a Senior BI Product Manager, leveraging your expertise in financial systems to transform operational challenges into data-driven solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance Quote-to-Ca...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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

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Drive your career with a dynamic role managing technical programs across hardware development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution, resolve challenges, and enhance proce...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $215K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $302K *

Elevate program management by leading a high-performing team that supports disciplined product development and execution across complex technology initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional leader...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $195K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive technical initiatives for Microsoft Windows across AMD products, collaborating with engineering teams to enhance user experiences and optimize performance. Manage project lifecycles from feature...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

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

$142K - $184K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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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