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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$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

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $110K *

Drive successful project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure alignment with business objectives and quality standards throughout...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading a talented software team to build scalable APIs and enhance critical infrastructure, ensuring high-quality deliverables that impact millions of pat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of IT compliance by leading SOX activities, ensuring effective controls, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance financial reporting integrity and operational excellen...

Bentonville, ARRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$119K - $133K *

Elevate the website experience by managing content, optimizing conversions, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance performance and user engagement across all digital touchpoints...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

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

$165K - $190K *

Champion strategic IT procurement initiatives, driving cost reductions and optimizing software agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance while managing con...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $158K *

Join a team that's transforming military logistics through Oracle Fusion SCM. Leverage your expertise in maintenance solutions to enhance asset readiness and implement predictive analytics for proacti...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Transform software delivery by managing cross-functional teams, aligning sprints, and optimizing project timelines. Drive clarity in processes and foster collaboration to ensure successful product exe...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $189K *

Unlock potential by leading product innovation in clinical genomics. Shape tools for case management and data workflows, ensuring efficiency and quality while collaborating with lab directors and engi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $152K *

Join us to lead complex outage events in the power generation sector, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive best practices and enhance operational excellence while managing teams and custome...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a fast-paced team as you shape our product direction, driving customer engagement and retention for a climate tech company focused on sustainable agriculture. Collaborate cross-functionally to de...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $177K *

Lead a dynamic Managed Services Engineering Team to enhance customer satisfaction, optimize operations, and drive continuous service improvement while fostering strong relationships with clients and p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading complex enterprise implementations, driving customer adoption, and ensuring measurable value realization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize solut...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $120K *

Shape the future of fleet management by driving product execution and enhancing user experiences in our EV and connected fleet ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Tackle end-to-end delivery of customer implementations for an AI-driven pharmacy platform. Collaborate cross-functionally, manage project timelines, and build trust with health system clients to ensur...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive the successful delivery of hyperscale data center projects by overseeing automation, BMS, and energy controls. Ensure alignment with owner standards while managing schedules, budgets, and stakeh...

Allen, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $177K *

Engage with customers to quantify and communicate the value of software solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to develop business cases and conduct ROI analyses, driving customer retention and expan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $220K *

Shape the future of project management by leading high-stakes engagements, driving AI adoption, and ensuring quality deliverables in a dynamic, remote-compatible environment. Collaborate with diverse...

San Jose, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving sales excellence through data-driven insights and incentive compensation management. This role enhances operational scalability and supports field teams with analytics, repo...

Plymouth Meeting, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $164K *

Drive impactful data-driven projects by leading a diverse team in fraud detection and prevention. Manage contract delivery, timelines, and client relationships while ensuring effective communication a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the channel landscape by driving partner engagement and revenue growth. Leverage strategic relationships and cross-functional collaboration to enhance market presence and execute impactful s...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $208K *

Accelerate progress at a leading procurement organization by driving transformation, managing category strategies, and optimizing supplier performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver measurable v...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex scheduling challenges into optimized solutions by leading product strategies. Collaborate with engineers and customers to enhance algorithms and deliver a seamless user experience, d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the optimization of cross-pillar workflows, ensuring technical soundness and operational effectiveness. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to enhance product adoption and drive measur...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.