Role Intelligence
Program Manager
Analysis from 9 job postings — 0.2% of all scored jobs
9
Jobs Analyzed
0.2%
Demand Rate
—
Avg Salary
—
Median Salary
500+
Open right now
249
Added last 30 days
84%
Disclose salary
31d
Median posting age
Skill Snapshot
Top Skills for Program Manager
Based on 9 scored postings
What Does a Program Manager Do?
Role overview based on 9 scored job postings.
A Program Manager drives outcomes across Program Management and related areas. Based on 9 scored postings, this role requires a mix of technical and strategic skills at varying depth levels.
What employers are looking for:
- •Program Management at L3 — required in 44% of postings. Foundational understanding with practical application expected.
Required Skills
Skills ranked by frequency across 9 postings. L-levels show the depth employers require.
Salary Insights
Compensation data from 1 postings with disclosed salary.
Cross-Company Leveling Equivalence (L3–L8)
Standardized IC Ladder & Total Compensation Percentiles
| Band | Meta | Microsoft | Amazon | Apple | P25 / P50 / P75 TC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3 (Entry / Associate) | L3 (SWE II) | E3 (SWE III) | 59–60 (SDE) | L4 (SDE I) | ICT2 | $152K / $175K / $195K |
| L4 (Mid-Level / SWE II) | L4 (SWE III) | E4 (SWE IV) | 61–62 (SDE II) | L5 (SDE II) | ICT3 | $200K / $230K / $265K |
| L5 (Senior (Terminal IC)) | L5 (Senior SWE) | E5 (Senior SWE) | 62–64 (Senior SDE) | L5 / L6 (SDE III) | ICT4 | $280K / $330K / $385K |
| L6 (Staff / Tech Lead) | L6 (Staff SWE) | E6 (Staff SWE) | 65–66 (Principal SDE) | L7 (Principal SDE) | ICT5 | $395K / $470K / $560K |
| L7 (Senior Staff / Principal) | L7 (Sr Staff SWE) | E7 (Sr Staff SWE) | 67 (Partner SDE) | L8 (Sr Principal) | ICT6 | $565K / $680K / $815K |
| L8 (Distinguished / Fellow) | L8 (Principal / Distinguished) | E8 (Principal / Director) | 68–70 (Distinguished / Technical Fellow) | L8+ (Distinguished) | Fellow | $800K / $980K / $1200K |
Common Skill Gaps
Skills where applicants most frequently fall short of the required depth.
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Companies with the most active Program Manager postings in the scored dataset.
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View 9+ ListingsFrequently Asked Questions
The top skills for Program Manager roles are Program Management. Most positions require these at L3 depth or higher, meaning employers want candidates who can work independently, not just have surface awareness.
Salary data for Program Manager roles is limited in our current dataset. Many employers don't disclose salary ranges upfront, which is a transparency issue ShouldApply tracks.
Program Manager roles represent 0.2% of all scored jobs on ShouldApply. Most applicants have strong alignment with the required skills.
Top hiring companies for Program Manager roles include Expedia Group, North Highland. These companies collectively account for a significant portion of active listings.
ShouldApply rates every skill requirement on a 1-5 depth scale: L1 (Awareness) means you can discuss the concept, L2 (Basic) means simple tasks, L3 (Intermediate) means independent work, L4 (Advanced) means leading and optimizing, and L5 (Expert) means architecting solutions. This goes beyond keyword matching to measure actual proficiency fit.
With 9 active postings analyzed and a 0.2% demand rate, Program Manager roles show emerging market demand. Compensation varies by market and specialization.
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