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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$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...

Today

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $108K *

Grow your career with us by leading complex creative projects, ensuring timely delivery and strategic alignment across teams. Leverage your expertise to mentor junior PMs and enhance efficiency in a d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $116K *

Elevate your career by designing and delivering impactful product enablement programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance sales effectiveness and drive customer success through engagin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $275K *

Champion the development and deployment of the ARRW weapon system, leading cross-functional teams to enhance affordability and efficiency while ensuring seamless manufacturing transitions and strategi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $275K *

Advance all program phases from inception to completion, ensuring technical performance, cost management, and schedule adherence. Lead cross-functional teams, engage with customers, and drive business...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $309K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Tactical Avionics Program Management. Lead cross-functional teams, enhance organizational performance, and manage complex programs from inception to completion...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $275K *

Manage the execution of a complex development program, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful deliverables and custom...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $275K *

Pioneer the future of ground control systems by leading cross-functional teams, managing program execution, and ensuring successful contract deliverables while driving innovation and customer engageme...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $175K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive a multi-discipline interceptor program from design through flight. Oversee schedules, manage dependencies, and ensure timely decision-making across engineering disciplines...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and execute complex automation projects, managing scope, budget, and stakeholder communication while ensuring quality and timely delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$250K - $270K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the guest web ordering experience by managing a team of full-stack engineers. Drive product innovation, optimize conversion rates, and ensure engineering excellence across...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$250K - $270K *

Transform the guest web ordering experience by leading a team of full-stack engineers. Drive innovation in menu quality and conversion strategies for enterprise brands, ensuring impactful results thro...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing complex defense programs, ensuring successful execution from inception to completion while driving key business objectives and fostering collaboration across teams...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in defense and federal programs. Lead all phases of complex projects, ensuring successful execution and alignment with strategic goals while fostering collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $235K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building high-performance game software and systems. Leverage your expertise in C++ and game development to create engaging experiences while collaborating with designe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$153K - $207K *

Unlock potential by leading complex cloud solution projects, bridging business needs with technical expertise. Drive successful AWS implementations while managing risks and aligning outcomes with cust...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale projects within the power generation sector, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout all phases from concept to closeout, while leading h...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $130K *

Accelerate project success by managing cross-divisional initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams to implement banking solutions and enhance corporate processe...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in data and AI. Drive execution, manage dependencies, and influence strategy while collaborating with engineering and product t...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $188K *

Drive the development of innovative apprenticeship programs, fostering partnerships with educational institutions and community organizations to create pathways into aerospace careers while meeting wo...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$176K - $262K *

Transform project delivery by leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely, budget-conscious execution. Leverage your expertise in risk management and quality assurance to drive project success and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$67K - $166K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI solutions. Drive program execution from planning to deployment, ensuring alignment on goals, managing risks, and establishing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $243K *

Drive the vision for Prime Video's news experience, leveraging AI to engage customers daily. Lead product strategy, collaborate with engineers, and innovate features that set industry standards while...

Yesterday

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

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.