Occupation
Program Manager
Program managers coordinate multiple related projects toward shared organizational goals, applying program management and cross-functional leadership to keep initiatives aligned with strategy. They manage risk management processes and stakeholder management across departments, often using Agile/Scrum practices to structure delivery. This role typically sits above individual project managers in larger organizations and suits experienced professionals skilled at balancing big-picture planning with operational detail.
Duties & responsibilities
- Coordinate multiple related projects and workstreams toward shared organizational goals across departments
- Develop and manage schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies for complex initiatives
- Lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment among stakeholders without always having direct authority
- Oversee vendor relationships, procurement, and external partner coordination to meet delivery targets
- Translate strategic business objectives into executable plans and communicate progress to executives
- Manage intake, governance, and workflow processes to keep initiatives aligned and dependencies tracked
- Monitor performance against milestones and adjust plans to maintain on-time, on-budget delivery
What Program Manager roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Program Manager make?
Employers posting Program Manager roles list a median of $176,000 a year (middle half $146,000–$213,000), from 103 postings that state pay.
77% of open Program Manager roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Program Manager roles?
133 open Program Manager roles from 95 employers; the most at Intuit, Shield AI and Menlo Ventures Portfolio, and in California, New York and Texas.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Program Manager in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
- Open roles
- 133
- Employers
- 95
- Median pay
- $176,000
- Disclose pay
- 77%
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Open Program Manager roles (134)
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Defense Contract Management Agency
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Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)
Arlington, VA · $143,913 – $197,200
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U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)
Fort Belvoir, VA · $102,415 – $158,322
This is a federal position managing defense acquisition programs at various lifecycle stages, overseeing development, production, fielding, and major system modifications. The role suits military program professionals with direct experience leading Army system acquisition initiatives and the ability to coordinate complex technical and financial aspects across government and contractor teams.
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Assistant Director for Asset Forfeiture Division
U.S. Marshals Service
Arlington, VA · $151,661 – $228,000
This role leads the federal Asset Forfeiture Division for the US Marshals Service, overseeing the seizure, management, and disposal of assets from criminal activity across the country. It suits someone with experience in federal program management, budget oversight, or asset and property administration who wants to drive efficiency in government operations.
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Program Manager
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
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Supervisory Program Analyst
Defense Logistics Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This supervisory role leads a Department of Defense portfolio management office, directing multi-project execution and guiding IT acquisition from requirements through deployment while managing a team of senior analysts. It suits experienced program managers or IT acquisition professionals who have managed large, complex government technology initiatives and can navigate executive-level stakeholder relationships.
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PROGRAM MANAGER
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Dahlgren, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
This role leads technical strategy and concept development for naval surface warfare systems at a U.S. Navy research facility, analyzing defense capabilities and informing weapons system evolution. It suits someone with government or defense sector experience in integrated combat systems, air and missile defense, or surface warfare who can synthesize complex operational requirements into actionable strategic recommendations.
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Supervisory Program Manager
Transportation Security Administration
Full-time · Springfield, VA · $169,279 – $205,353
This is a senior federal program management role overseeing security technology initiatives within the Department of Homeland Security. The position suits experienced managers who can lead teams, advise executives on complex policy matters, and drive strategic programs from conception through evaluation.
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Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Hill Afb, UT · $89,508 – $116,362
This role oversees a military inspection and readiness program, directing exercises and evaluations to assess unit effectiveness while coordinating across multiple levels of Air Force leadership and external agencies. It suits someone experienced in military operations planning and administrative program management who can analyze complex readiness data and brief senior officials.
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Program Manager (Application Management)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
District of Columbia, District of Columbia · $121,785 – $158,322
This role manages technology projects and systems modernization for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers division, overseeing everything from initial requirements through deployment while ensuring security compliance. It suits someone with hands-on experience delivering enterprise software initiatives, managing technical teams, and navigating government IT governance frameworks.
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Where Program Managers commonly go next: Director of Program Management, Senior Program Manager, Technical Program Manager.
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Motional
Pittsburgh, PA
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Senior Program Manager
Sullair Corporation
Michigan City, IN
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Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology (R6186)
Shield AI
Full-time · San Diego, CA · $120,000 – $190,000
Shield AI is looking for a Technical Program Manager to oversee the Finance Technology team's delivery processes, managing the backlog, dependencies, and team capacity through a Scrum Master role. This position suits someone who can translate priorities into executable plans and use data-driven insights to optimize team performance and prevent burnout.
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Staff Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure
Full-time · Remote - United States · $194,600 – $272,400
Reddit seeks a Staff Technical Program Manager to coordinate major infrastructure modernization efforts across dozens of platform teams, balancing competing priorities in compute, storage, and messaging systems. This role demands both deep technical fluency and the organizational skill to keep complex, interdependent programs aligned and on track.
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Staff Technical Program Manager, Tooling Manufacturing
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $152,000 – $228,000
Lead strategic planning and execution for Relativity Space's tooling and factory automation initiatives, bridging design, manufacturing, and operations to scale rocket production. This role suits someone who thrives on technical problem-solving within manufacturing environments and can build sustainable processes across matrix organizations.
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Staff Technical Program Manager
Duolingo
Full-time · New York, NY · $181,600 – $272,400
A strategic program management role leading complex, cross-functional technical initiatives at Duolingo, particularly within the Growth organization. This position suits experienced technical program managers who can operate autonomously in ambiguous environments, align senior leaders around shared vision, and drive organizational change at scale.
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MNTN
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New York, NY · $240,000 – $450,000
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What employers state they pay
Median
$176,000
Middle half
$146,000 – $213,000
From 103 of 133 open roles — the 77% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Mid15%
- Senior51%
- Lead / Staff / Principal12%
- Management20%
- Executive2%
From 106 roles whose posting states a level.
Skills Program Manager postings ask for
Measured from the 133 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Program Management23 roles17.3%
- Jira12 roles9.0%
- Agile10 roles7.5%
- Project Management9 roles6.8%
- Risk Management9 roles6.8%
- Confluence8 roles6.0%
- Budget Management7 roles5.3%
- Data Analysis7 roles5.3%
- Microsoft Project7 roles5.3%
- Microsoft Excel6 roles4.5%
Where Program Manager roles are
Among the 109 of 133 open roles we could place on a map.
Employers hiring Program Managers
95 in total, most open roles first.
Intuit10 roles- SAShield AI5 roles
- MPMenlo Ventures Portfolio4 roles
NVIDIA4 roles
Samsung Semiconductor4 roles
AeroVironment3 roles- CCrusoe3 roles
Micron Technology3 roles
Reports on Program Manager hiring
- Software Engineer Posted Median Drops to $237,500, but Only 22 Listings Carry ItOct 15, 2026
- Ohio Added 310 New Job Postings This Week, Up 40% From the Prior WeekSep 21, 2026
- 55,642 Open Listings, and New Postings Outran Closings 10,149 to 6,608 Last WeekAug 24, 2026
- 56,508 Roles Opened, 1,042 Closed: The First Week Across the Boards We TrackAug 15, 2026