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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$204K - $306K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance A/B testing capabilities, driving product innovation and improving user experience through data-driven insights and scalable infrastructure...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$163K - $236K *

Unlock your potential as you lead complex engineering projects, driving security and privacy initiatives for a cutting-edge operating system. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion global initiatives by leading cross-functional projects, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and engineering expertise to drive strategic success and foster strong partnerships across all or...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a high-performing team of Manufacturing Engineers to enhance production processes, drive operational excellence, and ensure quality and safety in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment. Ch...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$240K - $300K *

Transform your career by defining and building the core platform infrastructure that empowers AI deployment. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality and reliability while prioritizing customer need...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $207K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive cloud innovations, support large-scale migrations, and enhance customer solutions with AWS technologies in a highly collaborative environment focused on del...

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

$116K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving cross-functional programs from planning to delivery. Collaborate with teams to manage production deployments, build roadmaps, and ensure successful project execution in a d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$116K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by managing cross-functional programs from planning to delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and alignment across teams, transformi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$192K - $272K *

Develop and manage cross-functional project teams to ensure high-quality AI data generation and curation for model training, driving progress and clarity in a rapidly evolving environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $300K *

Lead high-performing teams to develop user-facing platforms and robust backend services, bridging complex data with intuitive applications. Drive architectural excellence and mentor engineers while co...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

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

$155K - $180K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by leading the strategy for data flow and personalization in our ecommerce ecosystem. Influence stakeholders and shape the roadmap for impactful product value thro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$145K - $203K *

Transform supply chain strategies by leading cross-functional projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive impactful decisions for spaceflight systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze reso...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $203K *

Transform strategic supply chain initiatives by leading cross-functional projects, analyzing resource requirements, and streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency in support of safe huma...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $203K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $204K *

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead customer engagement delivery by managing timelines, resources, and communications. Collaborate across teams to ensure project readiness and success, while enabling engineers to focus on technical...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $218K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive complex semiconductor product development from concept to production, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and alignment with business objectives...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $125K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of medical device manufacturing by leading cross-functional teams in executing strategic projects, ensuring quality and compliance while managing customer relationships and program de...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive strategic projects in medical device manufacturing, ensuring quality, cost, and compliance across multiple sites. Manage customer relationships and oversee program...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$156K - $198K *

Lead the transfer of Advanced Packaging Lithography and Laser Annealing products to contract manufacturers in Asia, ensuring production readiness and alignment on quality, cost, and capacity objective...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $219K *

Drive the strategy and execution of targeting products, enhancing marketer-customer connections through advanced audience-building tools and intelligent recommendations. Collaborate cross-functionally...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$155K *

Transform complex challenges into impactful software solutions. Collaborate with engineers, designers, and justice leaders to drive product strategy and execution, enhancing the criminal justice syste...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $108K *

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  •   5 - 7 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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    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.