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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$102K - $164K *

Lead the charge in shaping program strategy and execution across Customer Operations and Brand Marketing, driving collaboration and innovation to enhance customer experience and brand identity through...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$143K - $169K *

Manage cross-functional operations to enhance corporate planning efficiency and resource allocation, supporting leadership decisions. Drive execution of OKRs and business performance reporting while c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $169K *

Transform the operational landscape by driving effective planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration. Leverage analytical skills to enhance business performance and enable inform...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in mobile engineering. In this pivotal role, you'll lead complex programs, ensuring seamless integration of hardware, software, and AI solutions that enhance glob...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Champion complex programs across global, payer, and partnership growth areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform strategic priorities into actionable plans, ensuring timely delivery...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $333K *

Join a team that's redefining AI and infrastructure by leading complex programs, driving strategic initiatives, and collaborating across functions to deliver innovative solutions at scale and efficien...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $172K *

Help us enhance serviceability for liquid cooling in AWS data centers. You'll define maintenance protocols, collaborate with teams, and drive continuous improvement to ensure operational readiness and...

1 week ago

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

$192K - $278K *

Elevate your career by leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects in silicon engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program execution, manage vendor relationships, and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive enterprise modernization through AI solutions. Oversee complex implementations, ensuring alignment across technical and business stakeholders while delivering meas...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping a new Technical Program Management team, guiding TPMs to deliver impactful results while fostering collaboration across Engineering and Product. Drive strategic planning and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $152K *

Lead the charge in managing end-to-end deployment lifecycles, ensuring zero-downtime releases in a cloud-native AWS environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize release processes a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead complex technical programs across engineering and product teams, driving clarity and momentum. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and improve incident response, while leveraging A...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering and design management for a large-scale industrial infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client expectations through...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$188K - $274K *

Transform complex projects into successful outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, managing schedules, and mitigating risks. Collaborate globally to deliver innovative AI and Infrastructure soluti...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $219K *

Drive your career forward by managing diverse projects, aligning them with strategic goals, and ensuring successful delivery through effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $264K *

Shape the future of AI initiatives by leading complex programs that drive innovation in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and measurable bu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $264K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative AI initiatives for Oracle Databases, managing complex programs across teams. Utilize strong analytical and communication skills to ensure timely delivery and enha...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $213K *

Champion the development of a key platform, driving strategy, success metrics, and technical depth while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions that meet customer needs and enhance...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead complex cross-functional product development programs from concept to commercialization in a regulated environment. Drive strategy, execution, and risk management while ensuring alignment across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $226K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of digital health by leading complex technical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, patient-centric solutions while driving ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$239K - $298K *

Oversee the development of a new engineering function, shaping its technical direction and enhancing GTM strategies through collaboration with cross-functional teams, while leading a small team of eng...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Unlock your potential by leading the development of a new engineering function. Shape technical strategies, enhance GTM workflows, and drive innovation with a hands-on approach while collaborating acr...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Discover a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering function. Lead a small team to enhance our GTM engine, integrating product and marketing efforts while driving innovation in technology...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Champion the development of a new engineering function, shaping technical strategy and building dependable systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance GTM workflows and leverage AI for improved outco...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $182K *

Unlock potential by leading transformative AI-driven customer experience initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contact center operations, leveraging cutting-edge technologies...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.

  • 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.