Become an authority in your professional field with high-paying Subject Matter Expert jobs as you provide specialized knowledge, guidance and insight.
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.
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.
Director of Deployment, Field Communication
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in deploying Field Communication solutions for critical sectors. You will bridge operations and customer success, ensuring timely, high-quality deployments that enhance relationships a...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Design and execute innovative product strategies for digital image exchange, ensuring seamless healthcare workflows and market differentiation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enter...
1 week ago
Technical Lead, Data Integration, Warehousing & Analytics
$120K - $150K *
Shape data integration and analytics solutions, ensuring high-quality, scalable data systems. Lead technical design and improvements, collaborating with stakeholders to foster data-driven decision-mak...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Sr. Enterprise Account Manager - Intellectual Property Solutions
$108K - $201K *
Drive strategic growth by managing high-value client relationships and executing targeted sales strategies within the Intellectual Property sector. Leverage expertise to engage senior stakeholders and...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Empower software innovation by leading a team in coding and architecture, guiding performance, conducting technical discussions, and driving process improvements for a high-performing product delivery...
1 week ago
$163K - $224K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions, guiding cross-functional teams in delivering exceptional healthcare technology products to enhance patient outcomes and streamline claim pr...
Today
Writer, Threat Intelligence & Communications
$100K - $120K *
Transform complex cybersecurity insights into compelling content. Collaborate with teams to create strategic narratives for diverse audiences, track threats, and manage multimedia projects to enhance...
1 week ago
Writer, Threat Intelligence & Communications
$100K - $120K *
Help us translate complex cybersecurity insights into engaging narratives for diverse audiences, crafting strategic content that influences stakeholders from practitioners to executives, while oversee...
2 weeks ago
Writer, Threat Intelligence & Communications
$100K - $120K *
Empower strategic storytelling in cybersecurity as you create compelling executive-facing content. Collaborate with technical teams to translate insights, manage projects, and engage diverse audiences...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Manager, Self-Reported Insights
$139K - $219K *
Drive the strategy and vision for Self-Reported Insights, enhancing developer experiences through impactful products. Lead cross-functional collaboration to translate insights into actionable value, i...
6 days ago
Manager, Database Administration
$139K - $174K *
Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic database operations team. With over a decade of experience, guide strategic database infrastructure initiatives, ensure system reliability, and foster a cult...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Operations Radiology
$153K - $199K *
Partner with us to lead specialty operations, ensuring performance and compliance while driving strategic initiatives. Manage budgets, build teams, and foster accountability across a multi-site radiol...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $130K *
Transform your career by leading product strategy and market success for our EMG diagnostics portfolio. Drive innovation, oversee global launches, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to delive...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager K - 12 Schools
$110K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to shaping K-12 education through effective project management. Oversee school construction and renovations, managing schedules, budgets, and communications to deliver inn...
2 weeks ago
Director, Security Architecture
$190K - $240K *
Unlock potential by leading the evolution of cybersecurity architecture for a secure enterprise. Drive innovation while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and aligning with Zero Trust princi...
Yesterday
Senior Consultant- Clinical & Regulatory Information Management
$110K - $130K *
Explore opportunities as a Clinical & Regulatory Information Management SME, supporting client delivery across VeevaRIM and Clinical initiatives. Engage with stakeholders, optimize processes, and enha...
Reposted 3 days ago
$107K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based products. Collaborate with oncology experts to enhance healthcare standards through comprehensive literature reviews and i...
Yesterday
Senior Manager, Information Technology
$160K - $230K *
Deliver end-to-end IT leadership while modernizing the tech landscape. Lead a distributed team and own critical systems to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and harmonize employee experienc...
2 weeks ago
Director of Partner Experience
$136K - $166K *
Engage with districts to enhance curriculum adoption through seamless support and professional learning. Lead a dynamic team while driving operational excellence in a multi-product environment that fo...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Grow your leadership skills by delivering complex, large-scale projects. Partner with executive stakeholders and leverage AI tools to enhance project efficiency, build trusted relationships, and mento...
1 week ago
Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Systems Engineering SME
$150K - $200K *
Join an innovative team to lead the development and integration of unmanned ground vehicles. Utilize your systems engineering expertise to drive project success, collaborate with multidisciplinary tea...
1 month ago
Senior Product Manager - AI Gateway
$120K - $150K *
Transform the future of identity security as a Senior Product Manager, leading innovative AI-driven initiatives from concept to launch. Partner with cross-functional teams to ship impactful products t...
4 weeks ago
Senior Director, Decision Analytics
$200K - $302K *
Drive transformational change by leading the Decision Analytics team, shaping strategic data-driven decisions across the business, and building a proactive analytics culture that enhances overall perf...
Reposted today
$88K - $103K *
Transform daily operations of case management services, leading and developing staff to ensure quality service delivery while ensuring compliance and promoting best practices in care management...
2 weeks ago
$132K - $141K *
Reimagine healthcare payer operations by driving AI strategies and product vision across claims, member management, and benefit configuration, ensuring innovative capabilities deliver measurable value...
3 days ago
What qualifications are required for a Subject Matter Expert job?
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?
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?
On Ladders, Subject Matter Expert jobs pay $100,000 per year or more, with exact amounts depending on industry, location, and level of expertise.