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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$96K - $119K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Canadian healthcare by leading implementations, configurations, and training for cutting-edge health information systems, ensuring effective adoption by clients...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $152K *

Join a forward-thinking team to lead and enhance enterprise-wide business processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize workflows, implement changes, and drive innovative solutions that support...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Build and lead a pre-sales function that drives enterprise growth through strict standards, strategic coaching, and operational excellence while maintaining rigorous deal evaluation and fostering a hi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion customer success by driving AI strategies and delivering measurable outcomes. Leverage deep consulting expertise to foster executive relationships and ensure clients realize the full value of...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $220K *

Lead the charge in data-driven member analytics, optimizing activation and retention strategies through direct team management and expert model development, collaborating with key stakeholders to driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $182K *

Lead project teams to deliver strategic healthcare solutions, guiding analysis and fostering client relationships. Drive project success through effective direction, insightful recommendations, and in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Support day-to-day management of a web-based data application, translating business needs into actionable product requirements, enhancing application functionality, and ensuring successful project del...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing event coordination and support for STEM initiatives. Work collaboratively to execute events and special projects, ensuring seamless logistics and communication with stakeh...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$95K - $105K *

Shape innovative customer solutions leveraging your ServiceNow expertise, collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical specifications and overseeing project deliveries to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Champion operational excellence and strategic partnerships in the clinical research space. Drive financial performance and enhance client satisfaction while leading high-performing teams to achieve su...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $262K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of growth by leading large capture initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop winning strategies for high-value federal contracts, driving success thro...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $150K *

Help us drive security excellence across product lines while leading teams towards effective incident response and vulnerability management. Utilize your expertise in application security to enhance c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead large-scale geotechnical and environmental projects, ensuring timely completion within budget. Engage clients and manage resources to deliver exceptional project outcomes while fostering team gro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $148K *

Elevate mentor effectiveness by managing delivery outcomes for a growing team of AI-focused mentors. Shape curriculum delivery across a diverse roster of fellows, ensuring quality and fostering growth...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Lead the strategy and roadmap for cutting-edge autonomous ground support equipment, ensuring performance and reliability. Mentor PMTs, establish key metrics, and drive cross-functional collaboration t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $239K *

Engage key medical experts and healthcare professionals to advance patient outcomes. Develop strong relationships while delivering insights and support aligned with medical strategies across the Easte...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Innovate complex software solutions by leading technical designs and modernizing applications. Collaborate across teams to implement secure, scalable solutions and enhance development processes, ensur...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $206K *

Lead and optimize a diverse portfolio of retrofit projects, ensuring safe, timely, and budget-compliant execution while developing a high-performing team and managing key stakeholder relationships eff...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $170K *

Drive supply chain innovation and technical excellence across health programs, guiding procurement, logistics, and commodity security strategies to enhance public health outcomes globally...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Engage your project management expertise to lead high-volume healthcare software implementations. Drive team success and client satisfaction while managing project scope, timelines, and budgets across...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $130K *

Champion recruiting excellence by enhancing operations, analyzing data, and managing campus programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in Talent Acquisition, driving conti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Strategize customer engagement to drive retention and growth through relationship building and cross-functional collaboration across an extensive K12 account base, managing multi-stakeholder dynamics...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$238K - $322K *

Innovate in healthcare by overseeing Utilization Management programs, driving clinical accuracy, and collaborating for measurable outcomes. Support strategic direction and ensure compliance while enha...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $116K *

Join a team that's transforming clinical solutions in radiation therapy by advocating for users, guiding product development, and ensuring real-world applicability through your expert clinical insight...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive customer success by enhancing engagement and boosting revenue in the SaaS sector. Support enterprise customers through strategic relationship management while identifying upsell opportunities an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.