Leading Subject Matter Expert Jobs

Become an authority in your professional field with high-paying Subject Matter Expert jobs as you provide specialized knowledge, guidance and insight.

What does a Subject Matter Expert do?

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) lend their deep knowledge and expertise in particular topics or fields to businesses and organizations, providing essential insights and guidance. SME positions span across industries, from healthcare to technology, and roles can range from consultants to trainers.

The Benefits of Being a Subject Matter Expert

As a Subject Matter Expert, you have an opportunity to shape your industry's future, making a direct impact on strategic decisions and products. Providing thought leadership not only sets you apart professionally, but affords you the chance to influence great change within your field.

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$120K - $160K *

Champion the integration and enhancement of ServiceNow capabilities, driving innovative solutions within the FAA. Collaborate across teams to optimize workflows and improve service delivery through Ag...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving business growth through consultative sales. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, manage sales cycles, and deliver impactful presentations that show...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $305K *

Engage in strategic leadership to manage multi-million dollar client portfolios, driving consulting services and enhancing customer satisfaction while ensuring profitability across all engagements and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by enhancing platform functionalities and integrating systems within a dynamic environment. Support agile development practices to optimize service delivery and drive operational...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $230K *

Empower your engineering team by managing roadmap execution, optimizing agile processes, and fostering collaboration. Use your SaaS expertise to lead diverse teams in delivering high-quality data-driv...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $125K *

Help us ensure system stability and drive enhancements in Oracle Siebel CRM through effective support, upgrades, and configuration. Join our team to optimize performance and provide crucial L2/L3 supp...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Shape secure and high-performance database operations in a federal environment, ensuring data integrity and reliability by implementing HA strategies, performance tuning, and adhering to DoD cybersecu...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $160K *

Transform platform operations by spearheading AI-driven automation and reliability best practices, ensuring a seamless experience for customers deploying autonomous agents on a robust technology found...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead day-to-day operations by supervising team performance, driving workflow efficiency, and ensuring high customer satisfaction while fostering talent development and operational improvements for enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by serving as the primary client advocate, fostering C-suite relationships, and driving strategic initiatives that enhance client value and satisfaction while ensuring alignment with...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $209K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and defending technical assessments for radioactive waste disposal, ensuring long-term environmental safety and compliance at a major disposal site with stak...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$172K - $287K *

Join us to shape the future of pharmacy by leading product strategy and innovation. Drive growth and commercialization for a diverse portfolio of healthcare technology solutions, influencing enterpris...

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $167K *

Lead the charge in identifying and capturing strategic growth opportunities in the federal market, leveraging strong relationships and market insights to drive business expansion and support proposal...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to lead the design and implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance operational ef...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $210K *

Accelerate customer success through impactful software sales and maintenance agreements, driving growth in laboratory informatics. Collaborate with specialists and manage sales funnels to enhance rete...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in product management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define strategy, develop solutions, and achieve product vision while fostering cooperative relationships for success...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing consulting team to drive customer success, optimizing NICE solutions for measurable outcomes in the contact center landscape through strategic consulting...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Pioneer measurable business value with a strong consulting leader. Oversee a team driving customer transformation and solution adoption in CX landscape using AI and Analytics. Collaborate across funct...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to enhance the partner transacting experience by leading process design, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency, accountability, and satisfaction acro...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$154K - $212K *

Drive the future of software infrastructure by shaping developer platforms and AI tooling. Collaborate broadly to enhance engineer productivity and deliver impactful solutions across the organization...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the development and implementation of impactful training strategies that enhance field performance and drive business outcomes within the TTR franchise while collaborating cross-functionally with...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$208K - $332K *

Shape marine energy innovation by providing strategic expertise in licensing, regulation, and project advisement. Engage with stakeholders, drive commercialization efforts, and support the development...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Shape advanced analytics initiatives and drive data-informed strategies, partnering with cross-functional teams to elevate product insights and enhance business outcomes through innovative data soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive project execution and delivery for client-facing data collection initiatives. Lead teams, ensure client satisfaction, manage financials, and communicate progress effectively while thriving in dy...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $115K *

Unlock growth by managing key enterprise accounts, driving platform adoption, and ensuring customer success from onboarding through renewals. Collaborate cross-functionally to build relationships and...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications are required for a Subject Matter Expert job?question toggle

    Subject Matter Experts typically require a bachelor’s degree in their relevant field, as well as several years of experience. Higher roles may require a master's degree or PhD.

  • What industries hire Subject Matter Experts?question toggle

    Almost every industry hires Subject Matter Experts, from healthcare to technology and media. Organizations of all sizes rely on SMEs to provide guidance, training, and expertise in their respective fields.

  • How much can a Subject Matter Expert earn per year?question toggle

    On Ladders, Subject Matter Expert jobs pay $100,000 per year or more, with exact amounts depending on industry, location, and level of expertise.