Director, Technical Program Management

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 210,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Technical Program Management to shape the program strategy across large-scale initiatives and drive cross-functional delivery aligned with business objectives. You will partner with senior leaders and delivery teams to manage risk, establish scalable operating mechanisms, define measurable outcomes, and provide executive visibility to ensure platform success.

This remote US-based role collaborates across disciplines to accelerate impact while upholding regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 7+ years managing technical programs.
• Experience with distributed computing or SOA.
• 3+ years in cloud computing services, preferably AWS.
• 3+ years in Agile delivery.
• Experience in regulated environments.
• Exceptional communication and influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the technical program management and delivery strategy and establish scalable operating mechanisms
• Drive program roadmap development aligned with business objectives
• Lead cross-platform technical investment planning for architectural alignment
• Serve as an executive escalation point for program risks
• Define measurable outcomes for platform success and ensure accountability across teams

Skills

Exceptional communication

Influence skills

Agile delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

AWS

SOA / distributed computing

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Technical Program Management to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This leader will shape the technical program management strategy and build the operating mechanisms that help large-scale initiatives run smoothly. The role will drive roadmap planning, cross-platform investment alignment, and executive visibility across complex technical programs. You will partner closely with senior leaders and delivery teams to manage risk, strengthen accountability, and ensure platform outcomes support business objectives.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $209,500 – $239,100 annually

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the technical program management and delivery strategy and establish scalable operating mechanisms
• Drive program roadmap development aligned with business objectives
• Lead cross-platform technical investment planning for architectural alignment
• Serve as an executive escalation point for program risks
• Define measurable outcomes for platform success and ensure accountability across teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• 7+ years managing technical programs
• Experience with distributed computing or service-oriented architecture (SOA)
• 3+ years in cloud computing services, preferably AWS
• 3+ years in Agile delivery
• Experience in regulated environments
• Exceptional communication and influence skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Financial wellness programs
• Inclusive workplace culture
• Performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for professional development

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.