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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$290K - $435K *

Shape the future of AI by driving programs that scale complex inference systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, manage capacity, and streamline development processes, ensuring reliab...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$290K - $435K *

Join a team that's driving the scaling of advanced AI infrastructure, managing complex programs across multiple platforms. You'll enhance performance, streamline processes, and ensure reliability whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $203K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive operational execution and readiness for TeraWave, ensuring successful product lifecycle management and integration across engineering, manufacturing, and supply ch...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $203K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space operations by driving complex initiatives for TeraWave. Leverage your expertise in program management and cross-functional collaboration to ensure operat...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $195K *

Elevate your career by driving engagement strategies for web and mobile products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences, optimize retention, and deliver impactful results...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$158K - $208K *

Empower your career by leading innovative AI-driven product strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive business outcomes through data-driven insights and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $236K *

Advance your career by leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects that drive data solutions and analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to architect and deliver innovative data infrastructures and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of premium ad products for a global audience. Lead engineering efforts, drive technical strategy, and develop a high-performing team to deliver innovative solutio...

1 week ago

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

$207K - $300K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of engineers, driving innovation and optimizing software development processes across multiple projects and locations. Your technical expertise will shape...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $236K *

Elevate your career by leading global change governance initiatives, driving data-informed decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and enhance program performanc...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform high-impact initiatives as a strategic advisor, driving program governance and communication strategies while influencing executive decisions across global cross-functional teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering enterprise systems and supply chain projects, coordinating modernization efforts and IT PMO activities while ensuring effective portfolio reporting and resource planning...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Engage with customers and teams to manage program performance, ensure satisfaction, and drive account profitability while solving technical issues and fostering collaboration across departments for su...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $230K *

Drive market dominance by owning the GTM strategy for innovative AppSec products, collaborating closely with technical teams and sales to ensure successful launches and impactful messaging that resona...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $184K *

Lead impactful Workday deployments, managing complex projects and enhancing methodologies. Collaborate with executives and stakeholders to ensure successful implementations while driving customer sati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$113K - $191K *

Innovate by designing and operating scalable data infrastructure for petabytes of data, enabling customer-facing features and analytics across global industries, while enhancing systems for reliabilit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $187K *

Tackle complex challenges as you lead the development of next-gen RF systems from concept to production. Drive strategic decisions, manage cross-functional teams, and influence key stakeholders to del...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $160K *

Drive logistics excellence by leading a team to support Foreign Military Sales, ensuring timely material delivery across multiple countries while collaborating with Navy and industry stakeholders...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading a logistics team to ensure timely delivery of materials for Foreign Military Sales, collaborating with Navy and industry stakeholders to enhance program execution and suppo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $165K *

Drive product discovery and delivery initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to modernize client applications and enhance business strategies while ensuring alignment and value-driven o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and develop a high-performing team of Technical Program Managers, overseeing technology delivery across multiple business initiatives while establishing best practices and governance for successf...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to define product strategy and deliver innovative payment solutions. Collaborate across functions to drive customer value and business outcomes while managing the end-to-end paymen...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$192K - $278K *

Advance your career by leading complex technical programs that drive innovation and efficiency across multi-disciplinary teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage project execution, mitigate risk...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $223K *

Elevate the Advisor experience by leading product initiatives that empower wealth managers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-driven insights and streamline workflows, ensuring imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading engineering projects, ensuring quality outcomes, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while managing scope, budget, and schedul...

1 week ago

  •   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.