Senior Program Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Workspace setup budget

Localized healthcare coverage

Flexible PTO (min 3 weeks)

No internal meetings Fridays

Training budget

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead large-scale technical programs across multiple teams in a fast-paced enterprise environment. You will partner with senior leaders and clients to align priorities, manage trade-offs, and keep initiatives on track toward successful delivery.

This role requires strong technical fluency and the ability to translate engineering detail into clear business decisions while driving accountability and continuous improvement for high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical program management experience in software/engineering.
• Proven track record leading large-scale, cross-functional programs.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, system architecture, AI, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to engage with senior leaders and navigate fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, large-scale technical programs across multiple teams and products.
• Oversee the program portfolio including timelines, risks, and resources.
• Serve as primary client and stakeholder contact, managing expectations and progress.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to evaluate trade-offs and drive decisions.
• Translate technical concepts into business implications for strategy discussions.
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement to ensure high-quality delivery.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Program Manager to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will lead large-scale technical programs that span multiple teams, products, and stakeholders in a fast-paced enterprise environment. You will partner closely with senior leaders and clients to align priorities, manage trade-offs, and keep complex initiatives moving toward successful delivery. The position calls for strong technical fluency, disciplined execution, and the ability to translate engineering detail into clear business decisions.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $150,000 – $190,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, large-scale technical programs across multiple teams and products
• Oversee the program portfolio, including timelines, risks, and resources to support successful outcomes
• Act as the primary contact for clients and stakeholders, managing expectations and progress
• Collaborate with senior leaders to evaluate technical trade-offs and drive decisions
• Translate technical concepts into business implications for strategic discussions
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement to support high-quality delivery

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical program management in software engineering or similar fields
• Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional technical programs
• Strong grasp of software development lifecycles, system architecture, AI, APIs, and cloud infrastructure
• Ability to engage with senior leaders and navigate complex challenges in fast-paced environments
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills to influence executive decisions

Benefits

• Remote work with flexible hours and a workspace setup budget
• Localized healthcare coverage for employee and family well-being
• Flexible paid time off with a minimum of 3 weeks
• Company-wide no internal meetings Fridays for focused work
• Professional growth budget for training, conferences, and certifications
• Monthly health and wellness allowance
• Annual offsites for team building
• Profit-sharing program linked to company success
• 401k contribution program
• Paid sabbatical program for personal rejuvenation

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.