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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$150K - $200K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$153K - $207K *

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

$153K - $207K *

Help us drive customer success by designing and implementing AWS solutions. You'll leverage your technical expertise to manage complex projects, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to best prac...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $205K *

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

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

$163K - $236K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$161K - $191K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $184K *

Elevate your career by leading mid to large Workday deployments, resolving complex issues, and enhancing methodologies. Collaborate with executives and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcom...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$217K - $264K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development and marketing of tactical wireless networking products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product strategy, manage execution, and ensure alignment with market need...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $201K *

Drive large-scale, cross-functional projects from inception to delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to define product vision, manage risks, and ensure timely execution while communicating effectiv...

4 weeks ago

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

$148K - $201K *

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

$130K - $140K *

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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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    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.