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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$142K - $184K *

Champion the development and operational deployment of vehicle firmware, leveraging IoT data to enhance fleet safety and efficiency through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $260K *

Innovate and drive technical strategy for AI-powered products at scale. Empower teams to build transformative software solutions, oversee complex projects, and deliver exceptional results that reshape...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive impactful program delivery across diverse teams, ensuring alignment across infrastructure projects. You'll bridge engineering and leadership, tackling risks and optimizing processes for peak eff...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $163K *

Shape your career by leading complex Finance & Treasury technology initiatives. Drive strategic delivery across diverse teams, ensuring alignment with business goals while managing risks and fostering...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $400K *

Transform customer experiences by designing and building robust systems for configuring, training, and monitoring AI agents, ensuring usability for non-technical teams while maintaining powerful funct...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in mobile technology by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery, and enhancing collaboration across platforms. Your leadership will be key in al...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate logistics efficiency by managing site readiness, inventory control, and equipment preservation. This role connects construction demands with provider execution, ensuring optimal storage and ha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage site logistics and inventory for high-value equipment. Lead efforts in storage, preservation, and logistics coordination, ensuring seamless operations across multiple...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of logistics management by overseeing equipment storage, inventory control, and site readiness. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations, reduce risks, and enhance ef...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading site logistics and inventory management for high-value equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient storage, preservation, and delivery, while ada...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Lead logistics operations for high-value equipment, ensuring optimal inventory management, site readiness, and preservation. Collaborate across teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and mitigate ri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $171K *

Take ownership of operational excellence in global ground infrastructure. Drive process improvements, enhance service delivery, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and...

2 weeks ago

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

$191K - $233K *

Drive quality excellence in our Supply Chain by collaborating across teams to ensure high standards for product development and manufacturing. Champion user experience through effective quality system...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $160K *

Manage and enhance R&D lab equipment for solid-state battery development, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements in a fa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative digital products by bridging strategy, design, and technology. Drive product vision and execution in a fast-paced environment, ensuring user-centric solutions tha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $235K *

Lead the transformation of research models into deployable inference services, optimizing machine learning pipelines for large-scale image processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing complex engineering projects, ensuring quality and budget goals are met while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful inf...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative energy solutions. Drive execution throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$163K - $236K *

Shape the future of technology by leading complex engineering projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions, manage schedules, and ensure alignment with business goal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Elevate project delivery by leading Agile initiatives, managing fixed price and outcome-based projects, and driving operational excellence across diverse client engagements...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower the Department of Defense's NAVWAR mission by managing complex programs. Oversee project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation while ensuring stakeholder communication and program objec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $175K *

Support us in managing and coordinating diverse projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with program goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to monitor performance, manage risks, and uphold comp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology in financial services. As a Senior Engineering & Technology Talent Partner, you'll collaborate with leaders to build exceptional teams and drive str...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$83K - $145K *

Elevate the design function for a high-volume grocery retail program, driving design solutions from concept to execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational efficiency and customer...

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

$166K - $220K *

Manage end-to-end production KPI tracking, enhancing transparency and efficiency in defense hardware manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to drive process improvements and support strategic decisio...

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  •   5 - 7 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.

  • How can I find senior technical program manager jobs?question toggle

    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.