Staff Technical Program Manager

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Unlimited PTO

Health benefits

401k

Stock options

Job summary

The Ladders is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead strategically important programs in healthcare. Remote US-based role with no visa sponsorship. You will translate strategy into actionable plans, partner with engineering and business stakeholders, and drive cross-domain risk resolution.

Responsibilities include owning high-ambition programs, building scalable operating models, mentoring TPMs, shaping roadmaps, and guiding build-vs-buy decisions to improve business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Technical Program Management, at group or org level.
• Experience in fast-paced, highly technical environments; healthtech a plus.
• Proven success designing and scaling execution frameworks for high-risk, ambiguous projects.
• Broad technical fluency with cross-domain risk identification and influence.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable roadmaps with strong decision-making.
• Experience mentoring TPMs and contributing to team growth.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage strategic programs with ambiguous scope and high risk.
• Design and implement execution frameworks and operating models to scale across teams.
• Resolve blockers and align short-term priorities with long-term strategy.
• Act as a technical integrator addressing architectural risks across domains.
• Shape the technical roadmap and guide build-vs-buy decisions.
• Serve as a strategic partner influencing priorities organization-wide.
• Decide when to shut down or redirect programs for business benefit.
• Mentor junior TPMs and participate in team growth through recruitment.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Roadmap crafting

Mentoring TPMs

Stakeholder management

Tools

Healthcare domain knowledge

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This role will lead strategically important technical programs with ambiguous scope and elevated risk, ensuring strong execution across teams and disciplines. The position will focus on building scalable operating models, resolving systemic blockers, and translating long-term strategy into clear, actionable plans. It also requires close partnership with engineering and business stakeholders to shape priorities, manage architectural tradeoffs, and guide decisions that improve business outcomes.

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

Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own and manage strategic programs with ambiguous scope and high risk from start to finish.
• Design and implement execution frameworks and operating models to enhance scalability across teams.
• Resolve systemic blockers and ensure alignment between short-term priorities and long-term strategy.
• Act as a technical integrator to identify and address architectural risks across domains.
• Shape the technical roadmap and guide build-vs-buy decisions involving engineering and business constraints.
• Serve as a strategic partner influencing priorities and decisions organization-wide.
• Decide when to shut down or redirect programs for business benefit.
• Mentor junior TPMs and participate in team growth through recruitment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years as a Technical Program Manager, especially at the group or organizational level.
• Experience in fast-paced, highly technical environments; healthtech experience is a plus.
• Proven success in designing and scaling execution frameworks for high-risk, ambiguous projects.
• Broad technical fluency, with the ability to identify and influence cross-domain risks.
• Skilled at translating strategic vision into actionable roadmaps, with a strong focus on influence and decision-making.
• Experience mentoring other TPMs and contributing to team growth through hiring and onboarding.
• Exceptional cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity compensation opportunities.
• Unlimited PTO along with designated company holidays and quarterly mental health days.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, and parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• 401k benefits with employer matching to support retirement savings.
• Team-building offsite retreats for enhanced collaboration and culture.

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.