Project & Program Management jobs

45 open project & program management roles aggregated daily from multiple job boards.

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  • BESS Estimator

    SOLV Energy

    BESS-EstimatorBattery-Energy-Storage-Systems-EstimatorConstruction-EstimatorCanadaremote$104K–$130K USDHimalayas

    SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. Job Description Summary: The BESS Estimator will be responsible for preparing estimates for battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Job Description: *This job description

  • Project Manager / Scrum Master

    Argano

    Project-ManagementScrum-MasterAgile-Project-ManagementUnited StatesremoteHimalayas

    Project Manager / Scrum Master Role Overview A Project Manager / Scrum Master at Argano is a professional responsible for leading and managing medium to complex (enterprise-level) projects using the Agile Scrum methodology. This role requires a deep understanding of project management principles, Scrum practices, and a proven track record of successful project delivery. They play a crucial role in ensuring project teams are organized, efficient, and deliver high-quality products for our clie

  • Hubspot CRM Specialist

    Expert VA

    HubSpot-DevelopmentCMS-AdministrationWebsite-MigrationUnited StatesremoteHimalayas

    This is a remote position. Job Title: HubSpot CMS & Service Hub Specialist (Project-Based) Location: Remote Type: Contract / Project-Based About the Role: We’re seeking an experienced HubSpot CMS Specialist to lead the migration of an existing SaaS marketing website to HubSpot CMS. This is a project-based role with the potential to extend into additional work across other HubSpot Hubs, including Marketing, Sales, and most urgently, Service Hub (Pro edition). Our current support system i

  • Customer Delivery Manager

    HP

    Customer-Delivery-ManagerAccount-ManagementServices-Delivery-ManagerUnited Statesremote$105K–$162K USDHimalayas

    Customer Delivery Manager Description - Job Summary • This role is responsible for formulating and tracking account strategies, nurturing senior relationships, and understanding customer needs. The role manages operational issues, leads cross-functional teams, and drives account growth. The role contributes innovative ideas and mentors employees to achieve operational and strategic success. The role proactively manages issues that could impact service delivery, identifies and drives transform

  • eDiscovery Senior Project Manager (Reveal)

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    Project-ManagementLitigation-SupportClient-ServicesUnited StatesremoteHimalayas

    Overview The Senior Project Manager role is responsible for high level management, delegation, and execution of day-to-day e-discovery project tasks, and reports to the PM Directors. The role involves concurrently managing multiple projects of significant complexity. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, IT personnel, and other members of the counsel and/or client legal team to ensure the successful completion of e-discovery matters. They are required to plan

  • Service Delivery Manager – (Mortgage Platform)

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    Service-Delivery-ManagerIT-Service-ManagementBanking-OperationsUnited KingdomremoteHimalayas

    What success looks like in this role: Key Responsibilities Drive end‑to‑end service delivery for the UFSS platform, ensuring uptime, performance, contract, and SLA compliance Manage the team to effectively respond and action all incident, problem, and change management with a focus on rapid recovery and root‑cause elimination Manage Service Delivery change work as agreed with your assigned clients Act as the primary Service Delivery interface for senior banking stakeholders, providing pro

  • Senior Project Manager/Senior Consultant - Nuclear

    Sargent & Lundy

    Nuclear-Project-ManagementSenior-Project-ManagerNuclear-EngineeringUnited Statesremote$166K–$253K USDHimalayas

    Description This is a Full-Time remote role with periodic in-office interface approximately 1-2 times a month. Periodic and planned travel domestic and international to participate in client meetings (~ 5-10% of time). The Senior Project Manager/Senior Consultant will bring strong experience in leadership and serve as the primary liaison between clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and requirements. This individual will provide technica

  • Construction Project Manager (CBP)

    Logistics Management Institute

    Construction-Project-ManagementFederal-Project-ManagementProgram-Management-OfficeUnited StatesremoteHimalayas

    Overview LMI seeks a Construction Project Manager to support a fast-paced federal program management office. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate trade and travel. As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide “eyes and ears” technology to protect our nation. This position can be worked remotely. LMI is a new breed of digital solutions prov

  • Sr Manager, Project Management

    HealthEdge

    Project-ManagementSenior-Project-ManagementProgram-ManagementUnited Statesremote$170K–$185K USDHimalayas

    Overview Overview: We are looking for a Senior Manager, Project Management to lead a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers delivering enterprise healthcare technology implementations. This role combines people leadership with hands-on delivery oversight, ensuring your team executes consistently and at a high level within established GPS delivery standards and governance. This role plays a key part in advancing PMO maturity, improving delivery predictability, and partnering cr

  • Senior Technical PM – iOS

    Hire Hangar

    Senior-Technical-Project-ManagerSenior-Technical-Product-ManagerSr.-Technical-Product-ManagerArgentina, Belize, Colombiaremote$3K–$7K USDHimalayas

    Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term, remote career. Job Title Senior Technical PM – iOS Location Remote Time Zone Flexible / Aligned to HQ Time Zone Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Technical Product Manager to lead the product strategy and execution for our iOS consumer application. This is not a role for a generalist PM — we need someone who has shipped iOS apps, understands the App Store inside and out, and can speak t

  • Werkstudent Projektmanagement (m/w/d) - IT & Softwareentwicklung

    Layer Four

    Project-ManagementIT-Project-ManagementWorking-StudentAustralia, Canada, IrelandremoteHimalayas

    ihre aufgaben Unterstützung bei der Planung, Steuerung und Nachverfolgung von IT-Projekten (Scrum, Kanban, klassisch) Eigenständige Koordination kleinerer Teilprojekte oder Arbeitspakete Mitarbeit bei der Erstellung und Pflege von Projektplänen, Statusberichten und Roadmaps Organisation und Teilnahme an Meetings, inkl. Protokollierung und Nachverfolgung von To-dos Analyse von Anforderungen und Unterstützung im Anforderungsmanagement Schnittstelle zwischen Entwicklern, Design, QA und

  • Project Lead - Tooling & Injection Moulding

    Convatec

    Tooling-Project-ManagementInjection-Moulding-EngineeringMedical-Device-ManufacturingSlovakiaremote$2K–$2K EURHimalayas

    About Convatec Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from in

  • Technical Program Manager (Jira/Jellyfish)

    Globalization Partners

    Technical-Program-ManagerEngineering-OperationsProgram-ManagementIrelandremoteHimalayas

    About Us Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform™ enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere. Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and ev

  • Technical Project Manager

    Careerswift

    Technical-Project-ManagerTechnical-Project-ManagementSenior-Technical-Project-ManagerUnited StatesremoteHimalayas

    Job Description We're seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional engineering projects from planning through delivery. You will manage timelines, scope and resources, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure technical teams deliver on schedule and within budget. Requires 5+ years of project management experience in a technical environment, familiarity with Agile methodologies, and strong leadership and communication skills. Job Overview Location: Remote Seniority Level:

  • Technical Project Manager

    Careerswift

    Technical-Project-ManagerTechnical-Project-ManagementSenior-Technical-Project-ManagerSpainremoteHimalayas

    Job Description We're seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional engineering projects from planning through delivery. You will manage timelines, scope and resources, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure technical teams deliver on schedule and within budget. Requires 5+ years of project management experience in a technical environment, familiarity with Agile methodologies, and strong leadership and communication skills. Job Overview Location: Remote Seniority Level:

  • Project Coordinator - Remote (GRAD)

    Amentum

    Project-CoordinatorProject-ManagementEngineering-Project-ManagementUnited Statesremote$55K–$60K USDHimalayas

    Project Engineer - Remote (GRAD) Our Telecommunications Group has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of communication infrastructure for over 40 years. We specialize in everything from network development to complete life cycle solutions, datacenter retrofits and modernization, to full datacenter buildouts. While these critical environments are ever changing, the demand for innovative technology and long-term support remains constant. These services include design, construction

  • Senior Digital Project Manager

    The Legends Agency

    Digital-Project-ManagementWeb-:-Project-ManagementMarketing-Project-ManagementUnited Statesremote$60K–$70K ZARHimalayas

    Senior Digital Project Manager Facilitate the creation of new product pages and lead a new contact form strategy while working closely with Global Marketing and web teams.South Africa (Remote) R60 000 - R70 000 About Our Client Our client is a global organization with a Global Marketing team. They maintain a digital presence involving product pages, landing pages, and a leadership directory for their global offices. The Role: Senior Digital Project Manager The purpose of this role is to fac

  • Global PMO Lead

    Argano

    PMO-LeadershipPortfolio-ManagementProgram-ManagementUnited StatesremoteHimalayas

    JOB SUMMARY: The Global Project Management Office (PMO) Lead at Argano is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership for the company's project management functions. This executive role involves overseeing the execution of critical projects and programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and driving continuous improvement in project management practices. . Responsibilities: Define and implement the strategic vision for the PMO. Align project management

  • Technical Project Manager

    Onebridge

    Technical-Project-ManagementProject-ManagementProgram-ManagementIndiaremoteHimalayas

    Onebridge , a Marlabs Company, is a global AI and Data Analytics Consulting Firm that empowers organizations worldwide to drive better outcomes through data and technology. Since 2005, we have partnered with some of the largest healthcare, life sciences, financial services, and government entities across the globe. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Technical Project Manager to join our innovative and dynamic team. Technical Project Manager | About You As a Technical Project

  • Senior Project Manager, Professional Services

    Genesys

    Project-ManagementProfessional-ServicesIT-Project-ManagementGermanyremoteHimalayas

    Genesys empowers organizations of all sizes to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees. Through Genesys Cloud, the AI-powered Experience Orchestration platform, organizations can accelerate growth by delivering empathetic, personalized experiences at scale to drive customer loyalty, workforce engagement, efficiency and operational improvements. We employ more than 6,000 people across the globe who embrace empathy and cultivate

  • Technical Project Manager

    Jonas Software

    Technical-Project-ManagementProject-ManagementIT-Project-ManagementUnited StatesremoteHimalayas

    Job Description: THE COMPANY Computrition, Inc. is the leading provider of fully integrated foodservice and nutrition management software systems. With over thirty years in the hospitality and healthcare industries, Computrition is an international company with offices throughout the United States and Canada. Computrition's all-encompassing software systems are designed to increase efficiency and productivity in the foodservice and/or nutrition services operation. We provide menu managemen

  • RQ10786 - Project Manager/Leader - Senior

    Flexstaf IT

    Senior-Project-ManagerIT-Project-ManagementHealthcare-ITCanadaremoteHimalayas

    Security Level: CRJMC Must have: Over 10+ years of project management experience leading and planning complex, mission critical projects or initiatives involving business transformation, and design, development, implementation, and integration of IT solutions and services including web-based applications, Cloud-based services, and API's. 10+ years knowledge and experience with designing, implementing and integrating web-based applications and/or cloud-based micro-services and solutions usi

  • Sr. Project Control Manager - Transportation Infrastructure

    Parsons Corporation

    Project-ManagementConstruction-ManagementInfrastructureUnited Statesremote$125K–$225K USDHimalayas

    In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr. Infrastructure

  • Senior EPC Project Manager

    Leidos

    Senior-Project-ManagerEPC-Project-ManagerElectric-Utility-Project-ManagerUnited Statesremote$92K–$167K USDHimalayas

    Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for an expereinced Project Manager who will work alongside lead engineers and program managers supporting a growing clientele of construction partners . We are currently seeking a qualified applicant to provide turnkey project management services related to electric utility engineering projects throughout the United States, with local partnering opportunities in the specified location. The Project Manager will be part of an established Project Management

  • Project Manager, Field Operations

    The Aspen Group (TAG)

    Project-ManagerField-OperationsProgram-ManagementSaudi Arabiaremote$75K–$75K USDHimalayas

    The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S. and has supported over 20,000 healthcare professionals and team members with close to 1,500 health and wellness offices across 48 states in four distinct categories: dental care, urgent care, medical aesthetics, and animal health. Working in partnership with independent practice owners and clinicians, the team is united by a single purpose: to prove that healthcare can be be

  • Senior Project Manager

    ResMed

    Senior-Project-ManagerSaaS-ImplementationProject-ManagementUnited StatesremoteHimalayas

    Job Summary The Senior Project Manager – SaaS Customer Implementations leads large-scale, customer-facing SaaS deployment projects from initiation through go-live and stabilization. This role ensures successful implementations that deliver measurable value and high customer satisfaction by managing complex, multi-workstream projects and collaborating with customers, internal teams, and third-party vendors. Let's talk about Responsibilities Lead comprehensive delivery of complex SaaS implemen

  • Telecom Broadband Project Manager

    The LiRo Group

    Syosset, NYJooble

     ...looking to build services and capabilities through the growth of our key asset- our staff. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management... 

  • HVAC Project Manager / Project Engineer

    Johnson Controls Federal Systems

    Pooler, GA$100K–$140K USDJooble

     ...Adheres to and ensures project personnel and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards, internal policies, and US Army Corps of Engineers requirements regarding health and safety. Understand project and contract scopes; actively pursue growth opportunities that... 

  • Group Home Program Manager

    New Day, Inc

    Billings, MTJooble

     ...social environments. Our mission is to help everyone live a meaningful and fulfilling life! New Day, Inc is looking for a Program Manage r to work in our Therapeutic Group Homes. This position involves overseeing the daily operation of an eight bed group home lodge... 

  • Project Engineer - Commercial Construction

    Orion Placement

    Woburn, MAJooble

     ...multiple priorities. ~ Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systems. ~ Degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field is preferred but not required with relevant experience. ~ Must be authorized to work in the U... 

  • Project Engineer with Commercial Construction Experience

    KEO & Associates, INC

    Oak Park, ILJooble

     ...with offices in Detroit, Chicago and Indiana whose primary projects consist of Commercial Construction. We are seeking a Project Engineer to support the project team in the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects. This role serves as... 

  • Technical Program Manager/Product Quality Manager

    MindSource

    Cupertino, CAhybridJooble

     ...Job Title: Technical Program Manager/ Product Quality Manager Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months contract with possible of extension Pay rate: $75-80/hr on W2 plus benefits Key Qualifications At least 3+ years of experience in manufacturing... 

  • Contract Vegetation Program Manager

    Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Inc.

    San Luis Obispo, CA$39K–$45K USDJooble

     ...starts with meaningful values—integrity, innovation, safety, and stewardship. These principles guide everything we do, from how we manage vegetation to how we support our team members. As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture of collaboration, accountability... 

  • Traveling Senior Project Manager

    Enterprise Electrical

    Houston, TX$135K–$155K USDJooble

     ...professional with a passion for excellence, we want you on our team. Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with proven Mission Critical / Data Center project experience to lead complex, high-value electrical projects from pre-construction... 

  • Traveling Senior Project Manager

    Enterprise Electrical

    Cedar Rapids, IAJooble

     ...fast-growing commercial and industrial electrical contractor specializing in design-building projects. The Traveling Senior Project Manager leads large-scale electrical construction projects from pre-construction through completion, ensuring safety, quality, financial... 

  • Traveling Senior Project Manager

    Enterprise Electrical

    San Antonio, TXJooble

     ...fast-growing commercial and industrial electrical contractor specializing in design-building projects. The Traveling Senior Project Manager leads large-scale electrical construction projects from pre-construction through completion, ensuring safety, quality, financial... 

  • Senior Psychologist Program Manager

    Veterans Health Administration

    PsychologyAugusta, Georgia$146K–$190K USDUSAJobs

    Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, s

  • Social Work Program Manager

    Veterans Health Administration

    Social WorkAugusta, Georgia$146K–$190K USDUSAJobs

    Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduate

  • Psychologist - Program Manager

    Veterans Health Administration

    PsychologyKings, New York$169K–$219K USDUSAJobs

    Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Qualifications: The basic requirements for employment as a VHA psychologist are prescribed by Public Law 96-151 codified in 38 U.S.C. § 7402. To qualify for appointment, all applicants for the position of psychologist in VHA must meet the following: Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens

  • ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANGEMENT SPECIALIST

    Air Force Civilian Career Training

    General Business And IndustryGunter AFB, Alabama, Maxwell AFB, Alabama$50K–$76K USDUSAJobs

    To qualify for a GS-07: Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education, or bachelor's degree with Superior academic Achievement as provided in the "General Policies and Instructions" for Qualifications Standards Operating Manual, or 5 academic years of pre-professional study, or 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as knowledge of

  • Management Analyst

    Air Education and Training Command

    Management And Program AnalysisEglin AFB, Florida, Malmstrom AFB, Montana$50K–$115K USDUSAJobs

    These positions are being filled under Direct-Hire Authority for the Department of Defense for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates. The Secretary of the Air Force has delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to directly appoint qualified post-secondary students and recent graduates directly into competitive service positions; these positions may be professional or administrative occupations and are located Air Force-Wide. Positions may be filled as permanent with a

  • Electrical Testing Project Manager

    ABM Industries

    Corona, CAThe Muse

    ABM Electrical Power Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager. The Project Manager will work independently to lead the planning, scheduling, control and effective coordination of all parallel activities related to the management of multiple projects of moderate to high complexity from concept through close-out. Pay: $90,000 - $125,000 The pay listed is the salary range for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geogra

  • Service Delivery Manager

    Clean Harbors

    Burbank, CAThe Muse

    Safety-Kleen in Sylmar, CA is seeking a Driver Operations Manager (Service Delivery Manager) manage the daily completion of routes by motivating and directing team members; as well as ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. This role does this while still having a strong operational adherence to all DOT, EPA, State and Local Regulations and Safety-Kleen Policies and Procedures.   Safety-Kleen, a subsidiary of Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and

  • Service Delivery Manager

    Clean Harbors

    Paramount, CAThe Muse

    Safety-Kleen in Sylmar, CA is seeking a Driver Operations Manager (Service Delivery Manager) manage the daily completion of routes by motivating and directing team members; as well as ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. This role does this while still having a strong operational adherence to all DOT, EPA, State and Local Regulations and Safety-Kleen Policies and Procedures.   Safety-Kleen, a subsidiary of Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and

  • Service Delivery Manager

    Clean Harbors

    Santa Monica, CAThe Muse

    Safety-Kleen in Sylmar, CA is seeking a Driver Operations Manager (Service Delivery Manager) manage the daily completion of routes by motivating and directing team members; as well as ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. This role does this while still having a strong operational adherence to all DOT, EPA, State and Local Regulations and Safety-Kleen Policies and Procedures.   Safety-Kleen, a subsidiary of Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and

About Project & Program Management jobs

Project and program management jobs cover the people whose primary job is making sure complex multi-stakeholder work actually ships. Different from product management (PM / product manager): product managers decide what to build and why; project and program managers (PgMs) drive how it ships, on time, across teams. The titles span project coordinator, project manager, program manager, technical program manager (TPM), portfolio manager, PMO (program management office) lead, and senior leadership. Industries differ wildly: tech program managers herd engineering and design teams; construction project managers run schedules and contractors; healthcare program managers coordinate across clinical and operational stakeholders.

Postings here come from the same multi-source feed: broad aggregators, federal feeds, remote-only listings, and tech-heavy boards. The full list refreshes once a day. You'll see TPMs at tech companies, construction PMs at building and infrastructure firms, healthcare PMs at hospital systems, federal PMs at government agencies, and portfolio and PMO leads at large enterprises.

Signed in? The list is re-ranked against your values assessment, so the roles at the top are the ones that line up with what actually matters to you: comp, industry, the kind of projects you'd run (small focused vs large cross-functional), schedule predictability, the team. The scoring math is the same for everyone; the weighting is yours.

What does a project or program management job pay?

Pay varies sharply by industry. Tech program management pays the top of the field: TPM I/junior $80-110k, mid-level TPM $130-180k, senior TPM $180-280k, principal TPM $300k+ including equity. Construction project management pays steadily: project engineer $65-95k entry, project manager $90-140k, senior PM/director of construction $150-220k+. Healthcare program management runs $80-150k depending on system size and role scope. Federal program managers follow the GS (General Schedule) federal pay scale (GS-12 to GS-15 typically). Portfolio managers and PMO directors at large enterprises run $150-250k. PMP (project management professional) certification matters more in industries with strict PM traditions (construction, defense, federal contracting) and less in tech where the work itself counts more than the credential.

Are project and program management jobs hiring remote?

Tech program management is heavily remote, especially for software TPMs. Federal program management is mostly hybrid or on-site due to clearance requirements and SCIF (sensitive compartmented information facility) access for some programs. Construction project management requires on-site presence by definition for projects under management; planning roles at construction HQ can be remote or hybrid. Healthcare program management at hospital systems is mostly hybrid because much of the work involves clinical stakeholders who are on-site. Pharma program management is split: clinical operations programs often hybrid; back-end ops programs more remote-friendly. The remote toggle on this page filters to listings tagged remote-only or remote-first. PM roles that say 'remote' often mean 'remote with quarterly all-hands travel'; ask in screening.

Entry-level vs senior project and program management roles

Entry-level is more accessible in this field than most because companies need project coordinators and junior PMs everywhere, and the work is teachable. Project coordinator roles hire from administrative, ops, customer success, and even consulting-adjacent backgrounds with no prior PM-specific experience. PMP certification helps for industries that take it seriously. The senior end requires real depth: senior TPM and principal TPM roles at top tech companies are competitive. They recruit ex-Amazon, ex-Google, ex-Meta operators heavily. PMO director and head of portfolio roles at large enterprises require a track record of running cross-functional programs end-to-end. Construction senior PM roles often require both years of experience and licensure (PE / professional engineer in some states). Reading senior level: scope (a single project vs. portfolio of programs), team size you'd manage, budget oversight, and reporting line (manager vs. director vs. VP vs. directly to the CEO/COO).

How to compare two project or program management offers

PM offers vary on dimensions that aren't obvious from the title. Pin down: the size and complexity of the actual programs you'd run (a small internal tool vs. a multi-year cross-org initiative), the organizational maturity of project management at the company (a real PMO with frameworks and tooling, or a chaotic 'figure it out' culture), the leadership team you'd partner with (engineering-led, design-led, sales-led, which affects how decisions resolve), the autonomy you'd have (do you set the timeline or just track it), and the predictability of work (well-defined programs vs. constant scope changes). WorkWomp's offer comparison handles this kind of multi-variable decision. Save both offers, run the 5-minute values assessment so the scoring weights what actually matters to you, drop in interview notes (the team, the program scope, leadership style), and the breakdown shows which offer wins where.

See how WorkWomp compares offers

Common questions

  • What's the difference between project manager and product manager?

    Different jobs despite the shared abbreviation (PM). Product manager decides what the team should build and why. Owns prioritization, market and user understanding, roadmap. Project manager (or program manager) drives how the work ships. Owns timeline, dependencies, cross-team coordination, risk management. Some product managers are also doing project management when their team is small; some project managers wade into product decisions when product leadership is absent. The clearest tell is who owns the roadmap: product manager owns what's on it; project and program manager owns whether the things on it ship on time.

  • Is PMP certification worth it?

    Depends on the industry. In construction, defense, federal contracting, and some pockets of enterprise IT, the PMP (project management professional) is treated as table stakes for senior PM roles. Postings explicitly require it. In tech, PMP is rarely required and rarely matters for hiring; senior tech PM hiring filters on track record and interviews about systems-of-work rather than credentials. If you're targeting industries that value the credential, PMP pays back its cost. If you're targeting tech program management, the time would be better spent on portfolio examples and learning the engineering side. The cost is meaningful: ~$555 exam plus 35 contact hours plus recertification PDU (professional development unit) requirements.

  • What's a TPM and why does it pay so well?

    TPM (technical program manager) is a tech-industry role that sits between engineering, product, and other engineering teams to coordinate large-scale technical initiatives. The pay reflects the rarity of the skill stack: deep enough technically to talk credibly with senior engineers, structured enough to drive multi-team programs, and politically savvy enough to navigate complex stakeholder conflict. TPMs at top tech companies often come from engineering, with a couple of years of leadership exposure, then pivot into the role for the higher impact-per-effort ratio. The work involves writing clear program docs, running operating cadences, surfacing risks early, and being the one person on a 200-person program who actually knows what's going on. Senior TPMs are scarce. Top tech companies cannot hire enough of them at the levels they want.

  • Is project management a path to becoming a product manager?

    Sometimes, but the transitions are harder than people expect. Project management is execution-focused; product management is judgment-and-prioritization focused. A great project manager who consistently surfaces the right questions and drives toward smart trade-offs is closer to product thinking than the title suggests. But moving titles requires explicitly demonstrating product-side work: customer interviews, framing problems before solutions, owning the why not just the how. Internal moves work better than external. Your current team has seen you make decisions; an external hiring manager has only the title. PMs who try to switch externally often hit the title bias hard.

  • Is AI changing project and program management?

    AI is automating chunks of the routine project management work: status updates, summarizing meetings, drafting status reports, surfacing schedule risks from raw data, generating first-draft project plans. The roles being squeezed: project coordinators whose work is mostly status meetings and reporting, junior PMs whose role is mostly administrative. The roles holding or growing: senior TPMs and program managers whose value is judgment about which risks actually matter, organizational politics, and the ability to drive decisions across complex stakeholders. AI-aware PMs who can wire AI into their workflows are faster than peers who can't; that gap is growing. The honest read: if your PM work is mostly meeting notes and status updates, AI is competing for your seat. If your work involves judgment about people and trade-offs, you're fine.