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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$110K - $130K *

Join us to own and drive the comprehensive go-to-market strategy for procurement, integrating insights with product and sales initiatives to shape successful positioning, messaging, and enablement for...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Elevate the Invoicing experience by managing product roadmaps, enhancing features, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth while maintaining simplic...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Manage day-to-day infrastructure and customer support, ensuring optimal server performance, security, and incident response. Collaborate on initiatives to enhance operational security and maintain doc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results on time while effectively co...

Arkansas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion global expansion initiatives by managing the FedRAMP program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met while navigating a fast-paced enviro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives by providing senior-level project and program expertise. Drive planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of health informatics processes and syste...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving agile execution across product and engineering teams, managing digital product launches and enhancing client value through innovative solutions. Collaborate cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining procurement strategies across diverse indirect categories. You'll lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, and enhance supplier performance while collaborating wit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $180K *

Elevate your career by managing Systems & Controls operations across multiple sites. Lead a team of technicians, ensuring project success through strategic planning, customer satisfaction, and operati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $140K *

Transform financial systems by leading a high-performing team to enhance Workday Financials, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment with business goals while driving continuous improv...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $182K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming business needs into innovative software solutions. Collaborate with clients and developers to ensure high satisfaction and successful adoption while advanc...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $160K *

Lead capture strategies and drive execution for impactful aerospace opportunities. Collaborate across teams to craft technical proposals and compelling narratives, ensuring alignment with mission goal...

Reston, VARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading technology-driven manufacturing projects. Drive complex initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring quality and profitability while collaborating with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful IT infrastructure programs by transforming complex challenges into structured solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and reliability in data centers, network systems...

Menlo Park, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Transform the supply chain landscape by leading procurement and subcontracting efforts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while driving efficiency and innovation in support of critical defe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a strategic leadership role overseeing project delivery, resource allocation, and operational governance across multiple implementations to ensure customer success and high-perfo...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform procurement operations by leading federal sourcing initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building audit-ready purchasing processes for a dynamic EPC contractor in the energy...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing complex contracts for a major program, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Collaborate with teams to develop proposals, negotiate terms, and maintain strong relati...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality ServiceNow projects. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee project performance, manage client relationships, and ensure adherence to best practic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by developing and enhancing Power BI dashboards and reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-friendly solutions that consolidate data from mu...

Georgia, USRemote

3 days ago

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

$89K - $148K *

Explore your potential as you manage AWS environments, support cloud operations, and enhance developer tools. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless infrastructure and contribute to mission-critica...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $167K *

Drive impactful SAP BRIM projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing scope, timelines, and budgets while ensuring alignment with client objectives and fostering strong stakeholder relationshi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading strategic Infor WMS implementations, optimizing client operations, and fostering strong partnerships. Drive improvements in warehouse management and logistics while ensu...

CanadaRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead impactful Infor WMS projects, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance warehouse management efficiencies. Manage implementation, drive improvements, and foster trusted relationships to maximize...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $138K *

Engineer operational excellence by leading the Problem Management team, driving post-incident processes, and fostering continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform stability and customer exp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.