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 *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by overseeing computer system validation processes, ensuring compliance with GxP regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance validation pr...

Kentucky, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $130K *

Manage enterprise-wide MarTech programs, aligning cross-functional teams to drive B2C marketing initiatives. Translate business priorities into actionable plans, ensuring effective collaboration and m...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion client success by managing project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Leverage your project management expertise to enhance client satisfact...

Irvine, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional IT infrastructure projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll oversee project execution, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to best pra...

New Mexico, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $120K *

Engage with clients to understand their business needs and risk management strategies. Drive revenue growth by coordinating coverage, servicing accounts, and ensuring high-quality client interactions...

Anchorage, AKRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $186K *

Drive operational readiness by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches, minimize disruptions, and establish feedback loops that enhance future development and s...

Hoboken, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$108K - $162K *

Champion customer support by managing maintenance services and operations. Lead a team to ensure timely resolutions and enhance product performance while utilizing technical expertise and strategic pl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform global partner marketing strategies to drive growth and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute integrated campaigns and optimize performance across diverse markets, e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $196K *

Drive compliance and security excellence in FedRAMP programs, collaborating across teams to ensure federal authorization requirements are met. Lead project management efforts, audits, and continuous m...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive product strategy and execution for public safety software. Collaborate across functions to deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance community safety and support eme...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $208K *

Lead the charge in transforming data center network designs into seamless execution. Drive end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and efficient deployment across multiple site...

Colorado, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading the enterprise communications strategy, encompassing internal and external messaging, crisis management, and reputation-building efforts. Collaborate with senior leaders to...

North Carolina, USRemote

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

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, managing client relationships, overseeing construction management efforts, and ensuring program success through strategic planning an...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's delivering innovative solutions in construction management for complex data center projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely execution while leading a diverse on-site team acro...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in market expansion by launching new states, securing distributors, and building strong retail partnerships. Collaborate closely with leadership to drive compliance and achieve growth...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$112K - $130K *

Engineer innovative web applications and lead development teams to enhance software solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality products while mentoring developers and ensuring pr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $260K *

Pioneer innovative product strategies that drive enterprise-wide impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges, influence executive priorities, and deliver exceptional cu...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $125K *

Lead and develop a high-performing Solution Consulting team, driving strategic engagements and delivering impactful product demonstrations to agency and brokerage clients. Collaborate cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $135K *

Champion customer connectivity by delivering technical training and support, coordinating initiatives to enhance customer experience, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless s...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$82K - $124K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results while developin...

Itasca, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $100K *

Grow your career with a strategic Talent Acquisition Manager role, leading a dynamic team to attract top talent across multiple states. Drive recruitment strategies, enhance employer branding, and ens...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading digital marketing initiatives that integrate strategy, technology, and analytics to drive demand and business growth. This hands-on role requires a strategic thinker to...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $149K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex product development projects by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving operational excellence from initiation to delivery in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $172K *

Champion procurement excellence by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and collaborating across functions to drive operational success in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Make a s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $120K *

Shape the future of healthcare operations by driving efficiency, enhancing client delivery, and refining processes in an innovative, AI-driven company, where your leadership will transform operational...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks 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.