Software Manager Jobs

Explore Software Manager jobs that match your leadership experience and technical expertise. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles leading software engineering teams, delivering products, and shaping development strategy.

What Does a Software Manager Do?

Software Managers guide teams through the planning, development, testing, and delivery of software. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on engineering management, application development, platform teams, or a specific product area. Responsibilities commonly include setting priorities, coaching engineers, coordinating with product and business partners, and maintaining quality and delivery standards.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a blend of technical understanding and people leadership. Relevant strengths may include experience with software development life cycles, architecture and code quality, project planning, hiring and mentoring, and clear communication across technical and nontechnical teams. Requirements vary by company, team, and level of responsibility.

Explore Software Manager Opportunities

Find Software Manager openings across industries and organizations on Ladders. Browse vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, compare role expectations, and identify opportunities that fit your experience, leadership approach, and career goals.

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$130K - $160K *

Lead the design and delivery of scalable data integrations across systems, driving healthcare interoperability and influencing stakeholder decisions, while ensuring alignment on architecture, governan...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Deliver impactful project leadership in a multi-phase AI integration program, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic goals while fostering collaboration across technical and leadership...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's transforming IT solutions through ServiceNow support and enhancements. You'll collaborate with various teams to optimize platform performance for leading brands, ensuring effective...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion project excellence by managing multiple global implementations, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction while promoting best practices and continuous improvement throughout the pro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving product adoption and optimizing customer success through hands-on technical guidance, ensuring clients maximize value from their SaaS solutions while managing complex accoun...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $94K *

Manage client relationships and contracts, ensuring alignment with technical standards. Foster cross-departmental collaboration and oversee service delivery, driving customer satisfaction and retentio...

British Columbia, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead cross-functional programs to enhance a high-performance cloud platform. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor teams, and improve engineering productivity while collaborating closely with software e...

New York City, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the alignment of technology solutions with business needs by gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance project delivery and ensure effective...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$275K - $325K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a construction banking sector, driving strategy, partnerships, and product development while overseeing P&L and fostering key relationships to establish Flex a...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, leading complex projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage resources, and drive innovation while ensuring client sat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$126K - $176K *

Contribute to project success by managing costs, overseeing bids, and fostering strong client relationships. Engage with diverse teams to ensure transparency and effective communication throughout the...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$126K - $176K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that fosters collaboration and growth. Engage in cost management, support project success, and build lasting relationships while advancing your career in a v...

Birmingham, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$126K - $160K *

Lead cost management efforts for diverse pharmaceutical projects, ensuring clear communication and robust documentation while nurturing trusted relationships with clients and teams for successful proj...

Richmond, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Champion the SAP testing governance for a major transformation program, ensuring quality assurance and strategic oversight across all testing activities. Engage with stakeholders to drive accountabili...

King Of Prussia, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing complex power systems studies projects for mission critical facilities, ensuring accurate execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while collaborating with inte...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career with a dynamic role managing large-scale imaging equipment installations. You will lead projects, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive cross-functional collaboration while mee...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower the deployment of Siemens Teamcenter across complex PLM environments. In this hands-on role, you'll lead installation, configuration, and administration, ensuring reliable practices and troubl...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $182K *

Drive operational excellence in Quote-to-Order processes by leading a dynamic team to optimize systems and elevate the seller experience through collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and st...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Accelerate procurement excellence by leading high-impact customer engagements, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within a dynamic team environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $177K *

Lead a dynamic Managed Services Engineering team to enhance cloud operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement while driving team development and operation...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving financial strategy and operations, leading forecasting, reporting, and analysis to support a fast-growing organization with impactful decision-making and collaboration acros...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive the advancement of our Governance, Risk, and Compliance program by monitoring compliance, managing vendor risks, and leading audits. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective policy implement...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $110K *

Lead operational excellence by managing complex training programs and enhancing processes for a statewide initiative, ensuring effective communication and client engagement while fostering a high-perf...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize CI/CD pipelines and improve Azure infrastructure to enhance deployment and observability. Collaborate with teams, addressing performance issues while deploying critical products that elevate...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the Web3 landscape by developing innovative dApps and backend services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security, scalability, and seamless user experiences in a dynamic, r...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Software Manager do?question toggle

    A Software Manager leads software teams and helps plan, build, and deliver software. The role commonly involves setting priorities, supporting team members, coordinating with stakeholders, and overseeing development practices and outcomes.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Software Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for software development experience, familiarity with development processes and technical concepts, and a track record of leading or mentoring teams. Communication, planning, and collaboration skills are also important.

  • How much do Software Manager jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Compensation for individual Software Manager roles varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities.

  • Where can I find Software Manager jobs?question toggle

    Browse Software Manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more across organizations and industries.