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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$190K - $215K *

Join a team that's driving go-to-market strategies and crafting innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise to influence business development, collaborate with senior leadership, and enhance organiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $158K *

Drive successful client outcomes by managing complex engagements, overseeing delivery teams, and building strong relationships. Ensure SLAs and KPIs are met while effectively communicating with stakeh...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leveraging deep domain expertise to enhance sales success, mentor peers, and drive scalable sales processes. Collaborate across teams, translating complex requirements...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$65K - $108K *

Champion the development and delivery of training materials and documentation, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure clarity and usability. Play a crucial role in enhancing learning and adoption t...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $198K *

Innovate and lead IT enablement projects across Finance, Legal, and HR, ensuring alignment with broader business strategies. Balance direct leadership of high-risk initiatives with coaching for tactic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $175K *

Drive revenue growth by leading a dynamic sales team in the SLED sector. You'll enhance customer retention, spearhead new acquisitions, and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve ambitious s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$144K - $241K *

Champion the strategic direction of the product portfolio, leading teams to define, develop, and enhance innovative solutions while ensuring alignment with market demands and business objectives acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $121K *

Elevate patient care by managing mobile clinical research projects, ensuring timely delivery and efficient communication across diverse teams. Drive quality solutions through effective training, risk...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead large-scale network engineering projects, ensuring efficient task order management, high-quality deliverables, and effective communication across teams while continuously improving operations and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $140K *

Champion strategic customer success through expert advisory, delivery leadership, and alignment of technical solutions with business objectives, ensuring platform optimization and long-term value real...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Engage in advancing cryptographic practices by developing and assessing question-answer pairs for post-quantum cryptography, ensuring test subjects demonstrate critical understanding and application o...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $215K *

Drive the Customer Insights product area by transforming data into actionable narratives. Collaborate across teams to build user-facing experiences while pioneering AI-native insights that enhance ent...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Take ownership of enterprise integration and data management strategies, leading transformative change initiatives. Drive modernization efforts while advising executive leadership on technology adopti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead technical innovation and strategy in security technology by providing expert guidance, mentorship, and solutions across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals for operati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $235K *

Lead global exam management, ensuring secure and fair delivery across diverse markets. Drive strategic vendor relationships and oversee a team while shaping the future direction of professional creden...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$134K - $209K *

Drive exposure intelligence by leading a high-performing team to transform security signals into actionable insights, prioritizing true business risk over vulnerabilities through innovative, AI-powere...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $184K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a global team that harmonizes onshore and offshore resources. Foster cross-cultural collaboration, enhance performance standards, and ensure accountability acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $139K *

Shape the future of marketing analytics by leading data operations and reporting strategies that connect activities to revenue. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive insights and optimize performanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$211K - $290K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare coding solutions and client success. Manage a global team, drive product development, and expand into international markets while ensuring compliance and acc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with this strategic role leading a cybersecurity operations team. Drive compliance, enhance processes, and protect critical systems while mentoring analysts and strengthening cyber de...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $196K *

Shape the future of professional education programs by developing strategies, engaging KOLs, and managing training initiatives to enhance product outcomes and ensure effective program execution within...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's optimizing SharePoint and knowledge management to enhance stakeholder engagement. You'll design and oversee enterprise content platforms while ensuring effective workflow automation...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as you support a multitenant application ecosystem. Collaborate closely with teams to enhance Oracle EBS services, ensure operational excellence, and drive technology innovations...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$216K - $324K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of product management, driving strategic vision and alignment across teams to enhance MarketScan data offerings, ultimately transforming healthcare research throug...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $140K *

Execute comprehensive security compliance and risk management initiatives, enhance audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement by collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold security sta...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.