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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$166K - $225K *

Shape the future of Amazon's operations by owning product strategy and roadmap. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance device management, ensuring reliability and efficiency across global fulfi...

4 days ago

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

$112K - $135K *

Drive complex technology initiatives with strategic execution and strong stakeholder collaboration, ensuring project delivery on time and within budget while focusing on business value and navigating...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$147K - $196K *

Shape the future of manufacturing processes by developing and implementing a comprehensive framework that enhances production readiness and efficiency across multiple product lines, collaborating with...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $110K *

Create and manage projects across various formats, leading teams to deliver high-quality production work while maintaining timelines, budgets, and client satisfaction. Collaborate closely with multipl...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing multifaceted projects across diverse platforms. Oversee production personnel, budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships while ensuring seamless execution and client sati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$230K - $255K *

Partner with us to lead program management for clinical development, ensuring high-quality execution and strategic alignment across cross-functional teams. Drive risk management and decision-making to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Deliver large-scale IT projects in an enterprise setting, managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve strategic goals, timelines, and budgets while driving organizational change and me...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$148K - $201K *

Drive impactful program delivery for selection ingestion and categorization, collaborating across teams to enhance product knowledge operations and leverage AI/ML for scalable solutions, while ensurin...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $110K *

Manage and optimize diverse production projects, ensuring seamless execution, budget adherence, and team collaboration across various experiential environments while exceeding client expectations...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$136K - $258K *

Transform the software release process by overseeing cross-functional collaboration, driving timely product launches, and enhancing the efficiency of NVIDIA’s innovative GPU software projects while ad...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead prototype manufacturing efforts, ensuring timely delivery and quality in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation and streamli...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing category sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings for North America Customer Fulfillment Procurement. Collaborate ac...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead strategic digital initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and drive revenue growth across diverse business units. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$190K - $230K *

Optimize product launch timelines by integrating cross-team schedules, managing dependencies, and driving clarity in complex projects. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure alignment a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovation and lead high-performing engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge Wealth Management technology solutions. Drive strategic direction, operational excellence, and client-focused out...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$151K - $204K *

Lead the charge in transforming how products are identified and tracked globally. Drive product strategy and execution, ensuring alignment across engineering teams to unlock significant business oppor...

3 weeks ago

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

$217K - $236K *

Empower innovation by leading complex engineering projects at the intersection of AI and scientific research. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive execution, enhance processes, and shape t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer the integration of advanced sensing systems in wearables, managing electrical program schedules from architecture to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful pr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by managing complex electrical programs from architecture to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of sensing subsystems in innovative w...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $210K *

Elevate user experiences by leading a dynamic design team to craft intuitive, engaging products. Collaborate across functions to drive strategy, innovation, and design excellence for millions of users...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping user experiences by managing a high-performing design team, driving product strategy, and fostering collaboration across functions to deliver innovative consumer application...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $166K *

Optimize manufacturing processes and drive integration for complex defense systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency, manage budgets, and ensure successful exec...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that designs and operates scalable cloud solutions for real-time messaging and APIs, enhancing global connectivity while ensuring reliability and performance...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in new product development, managing cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and adherence to project goals. Drive performance metrics and navigate challenges to deliver inno...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $228K *

Drive strategic portfolio execution and lead a high-performing TPM organization, ensuring alignment of complex programs with business objectives and customer outcomes while fostering collaboration and...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.