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.
$148K - $236K *
Transform the future of analyst relations by leading strategic initiatives, engaging industry experts, and driving insights that shape company positioning as a leader in AI for physical operations. Jo...
1 week ago
$70K - $95K *
Elevate client engagement by delivering expert consulting services to ensure successful implementation of software applications, meeting expectations through thorough process review and collaboration...
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Principal ICAM Modernization Leader
$135K - $216K *
Accelerate transformation as a Principal ICAM Modernization Leader, driving IAM cloud solutions in complex environments. Leverage your expertise to guide teams, manage project lifecycles, and implemen...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Lead and manage complex IT projects for federal clients, ensuring agile delivery and stakeholder engagement throughout the entire project lifecycle. Drive quality outcomes aligned with industry standa...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manger, Operational Technology Architecture
$175K - $250K *
Lead the architectural strategy for Operational Technology, ensuring integration with enterprise objectives. Strategically influence technical decisions and guide multi-disciplinary teams in deliverin...
2 days ago
End Market Development Manager
$90K - $120K *
Help us transform waste into value by leading market development for organics and recyclables. Enhance our commercialization strategy, forge strategic partnerships, and drive an innovative approach th...
1 week ago
Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
$105K - $123K *
Champion financial planning and analysis processes to drive strategic insights, enhance reporting, and support executive decision-making in a collaborative environment where operational excellence is...
2 weeks ago
SAP Tivoli Consultant - Remote
$90K - $120K *
Support daily Tivoli operations by managing alerts, executing runbooks, and troubleshooting to ensure service stability and operational efficiency in a remote setting...
1 week ago
Applied Research Scientist, LLM Evaluation & Post-Training
$175K - $225K *
Champion cutting-edge AI research by leading LLM evaluation initiatives. Work collaboratively to develop frameworks that enhance model performance through innovative evaluation methods, driving impact...
1 week ago
Manager, Infrastructure Advisory
$90K - $120K *
Drive sustainable community recovery by leading risk assessments and climate readiness initiatives. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to formulate strategic adaptations that enhance resilience, en...
1 week ago
Director of Regulatory Affairs
$130K - $180K *
Reimagine regulatory compliance by driving strategies that navigate the dynamic landscape of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Collaborate with stakeholders and lead initiatives that safeguard innovation...
1 week ago
Senior Marketing Insights Analyst
$102K - $182K *
Lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights, enhancing marketing effectiveness and optimizing the digital customer journey. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic...
1 week ago
Senior Partner Data Specialist
$129K - $207K *
Innovate data governance and partner lifecycle management, ensuring data integrity and effective program engagement across enterprise systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operat...
1 week ago
$75K - $95K *
Reimagine managed care analysis by optimizing contracts within Epic's systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate reimbursement and deliver data-driven insights that support organizational go...
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Senior Risk Management Professional
$86K - $118K *
Contribute to organizational risk management by identifying, analyzing, and implementing strategies to minimize loss. Influence departmental strategy through complex decision-making and collaboration...
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Senior Product Manager, Market Expansion - Merchant Central
$120K - $145K *
Tackle international market expansion as you lead the global launch of SaaS products. Own the strategy, drive integrations, and collaborate cross-functionally to establish a strong presence in Canada...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Lead and innovate total rewards strategies, guiding multiple teams to drive performance and achieve departmental goals while influencing key stakeholders and managing complex business challenges...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Manager/Associate Director/Director, Packaging & Labeling Operations
$120K - $150K *
Shape the future of packaging and labeling operations by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing product lifecycle management through effective collaboration with...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $130K *
Champion business analysis leadership throughout the project lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet requirements, mitigate risks, and deliver successful outcomes in a dyna...
2 weeks ago
MEP Construction Manager II (Heavy Travel)
$99K - $120K *
Create a streamlined construction process as the onsite advocate, overseeing MEP systems from design through closeout, ensuring adherence to owner requirements for scope, schedule, budget, and operabi...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $280K *
Join our dynamic team to optimize sales strategies and empower clients by leveraging data and insights. Engage with top executives, represent the company at industry events, and drive product evolutio...
5 days ago
Senior Integrated Marketing Manager, Life Sciences
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving integrated demand generation through multi-channel campaigns that enhance brand awareness and build a robust pipeline in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Collab...
4 days ago
$90K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining compensation strategies across business units. This role leverages your expertise in compensation consulting, incentive design, and market analysis to enhance employee ex...
1 week ago
Head of Special Projects - Technical
$180K - $220K *
Innovate external-facing initiatives with ownership from concept to execution. You'll navigate ambiguity, leveraging AI-first methodologies to build real solutions, shaping projects that matter to cus...
1 week ago
Manager / Director, Deals Desk
$170K - $220K *
Drive commercial excellence and optimize revenue operations by managing the deal desk process, ensuring effective governance between sales and finance, and championing automation initiatives for enhan...
5 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.