Senior Technical Program Manager - Remote, Cross-Functional

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401K savings plan

Generous vacation and PTO policies

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Equity awards and ESPP opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional technical programs from planning through execution. You will collaborate with engineering and senior stakeholders to maintain alignment, visibility, and momentum, while navigating ambiguity with discipline and clear communication.

This remote US-based role offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits. You will drive risk assessment, milestones, and success metrics, and foster an inclusive

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Proficient in program or project management within cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong technical background to assess risks and issues credibly.
• Experience in navigating ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills for effective stakeholder communication.
• Action-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to inspire and lead without direct authority.
• Experience managing Agile work processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support cross-functional teams in planning and executing multiple projects.
• Maintain clear communication and meticulous documentation throughout projects.
• Report program status, risks, opportunities, and success metrics to senior stakeholders.
• Engage with key collaborators to evaluate business risks and propose solutions.
• Implement best-practice guidelines to enhance processes.
• Create a collaborative and inclusive environment for engineers to thrive.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile experience

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Ambiguity handling

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional technical programs from planning through execution. You will collaborate with engineering and senior stakeholders to maintain alignment, visibility, and momentum, while navigating ambiguity with discipline and clear communication.

This remote US-based role offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits. You will drive risk assessment, milestones, and success metrics, and foster an inclusive