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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$120K - $151K *

Shape the product roadmap and drive delivery from discovery to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure customer-centric solutions and measurable business outcomes in a dynamic B2B...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate the future of fund management by owning product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-driven solutions that enhance user experience and drive customer v...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$201K - $261K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in hardware development. As a key leader, you'll manage the entire product lifecycle, ensuring cross-functional alignment and high-quality delivery of complex sys...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $155K *

Inspire transformation by managing complex programs, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring project success. Drive detailed planning and execution while fostering collaboration across teams in a dyna...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading the vision and strategy for a transformative platform that integrates AI and data intelligence, driving impactful solutions across a dynamic product ecosystem in a collabor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $239K *

Champion transformative technical programs that enhance business operations. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while fostering a cultur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $263K *

Lead the charge in driving technical transformations and scalable solutions for small business operations. Collaborate across teams to enhance program delivery and establish TPM best practices, ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $297K *

Lead the charge in building AI-driven software solutions, managing teams to deliver innovative customer experiences across platforms while ensuring technical excellence and operational efficiency...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $150K *

Lead the vision and strategy for a transformative platform, driving AI-first solutions that enhance data intelligence across products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the future of le...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $321K *

Accelerate innovation by leading complex ASIC development programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving strategic technical initiatives to enhance product quality and market readiness whi...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $279K *

Empower your career by leading complex ASIC development programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, enhance execution predictability, and deliver impactful solutions that me...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $321K *

Lead strategic technical coordination and program management for complex ASIC development, driving cross-functional collaboration and delivering impactful solutions that enhance execution predictabili...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance customer experiences, drive performance goals, and foster a culture of growth and inclusivity. Collaborate with leadership to implement strategies and solve complex chal...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $265K *

Elevate your career by leading systems engineering for a critical USAF Electronic Warfare program. Manage a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring technical integration and successful execution of engineer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $285K *

Drive the development of autonomous delivery solutions, collaborating with engineering and operations to enhance capabilities, validate features, and ensure safe, efficient last-mile delivery. Engage...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$145K - $160K *

Innovate by leading the development of robust Salesforce solutions, architecting integrations, and enhancing AI capabilities while driving technical excellence and scalability across enterprise system...

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

$120K - $130K *

Transform your career by designing and delivering complex full-stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. Collaborate with teams to enhance engineering quality and lead technical initiative...

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

$115K - $160K *

Shape innovative menu strategies and concepts for in-store restaurants, driving execution and collaboration across teams to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency in a dynamic retail...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in audience measurement across media platforms. Lead product strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance data capabilities to deliver actionable insights for stakeh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space exploration by leading complex projects from concept to completion. Drive innovation and collaboration while ensuring project success through effective p...

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic initiatives for embedded products, enhancing customer engagement and driving market strategies through collaboration with sales and partners, while managing product lifecycle and en...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare marketing by leading software delivery. Your coordination and agile expertise will drive product milestones and resolutions, enhancing user engageme...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline software delivery, drive Agile processes, and manage dependencies, ensuring timely progress and effective communication across platforms...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Transform software delivery by managing cross-functional teams, aligning sprints, and optimizing project timelines. Drive clarity in processes and foster collaboration to ensure successful product exe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by driving software delivery for cutting-edge healthcare marketing technology. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage sprints and timelines, and ensure clarity in communication to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.