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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$154K - $232K *

Shape the future of operations by leading enterprise-wide transformation and optimizing manufacturing networks. Drive cross-functional initiatives, establish governance, and ensure effective change ma...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Advance customer engagement in banking by executing product strategies and managing CRM solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer relationships and drive measurable value...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the negotiation and management of complex Government and Commercial contracts. Oversee all contract phases, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating across departments to d...

Melville, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by driving project delivery and managing Agile teams. Utilize AI tools to enhance decision-making, anticipate risks, and ensure timely outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ma...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Accelerate growth by managing sales strategies across CA and parts of the Midwest. Lead market development efforts, achieve sales goals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $154K *

Elevate your career by installing and programming advanced electronic security systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure the integrity of communication and power systems while adhering to ind...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $185K *

Elevate your career by managing a dynamic data engineering team, shaping scalable data pipelines, and driving innovative data solutions to enhance enterprise data strategies and execution efficiency a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project success by leading NetSuite implementations, managing scope, budget, and timelines. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring customer satisfa...

Indiana, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K *

Elevate your career by owning the end-to-end product marketing strategy for the EMS market. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive growth, enhance messaging, and empower sales, while leveraging your...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Empower a globally distributed team to build and enhance an in-house ERP application, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and delivery while fostering a culture of collaboration, accoun...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $188K *

Unlock potential by leading regulatory writing for complex submissions, mentoring junior writers, and driving departmental initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Engineer enterprise architecture and MBSE models in Cameo, ensuring integration and modernization across multiple domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop actionable architectures and decisio...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $145K *

Join our growing team to drive revenue operations, enhance workflows, and ensure accuracy in reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into efficient processes tha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Drive security compliance by managing Epic user access across multiple facilities, ensuring adherence to HIPAA and organizational standards while optimizing the onboarding and offboarding processes to...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of animation by developing original kids and family series, driving projects from concept to production. Collaborate closely with creative teams to foster innovative ideas that engage...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in a core banking modernization initiative, managing day-to-day operations, navigating ambiguity, and building relationships across teams to ensure project success and stakeholder enga...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform client experiences by leading enterprise software implementations. Drive project success with effective stakeholder communication and collaboration across teams while ensuring alignment with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing sustainable software solutions in a collaborative scrum environment, ensuring quality and efficiency while addressing business needs...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion partner growth by leading a high-performing team focused on pre-sales excellence, solution strategy, and AI adoption. Drive business development and co-innovation while ensuring technical dis...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving payroll excellence across multiple countries. Lead a dedicated payroll team, ensuring compliance and accuracy for 1,000+ employees while collaborating with various departmen...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $248K *

Drive growth by optimizing revenue operations, leading a high-impact team, and ensuring operational excellence across sales, marketing, and customer success, while leveraging advanced systems and data...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of patient services by ensuring timely delivery of features and integrations. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency in a compliance-heavy environment, driving inn...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $120K *

Drive quality assurance and compliance for GxP computerized systems, ensuring data integrity and regulatory adherence throughout the system lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $120K *

Drive quality assurance and compliance for GxP computerized systems, ensuring data integrity and regulatory adherence throughout the system lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to build and grow channel partnerships, driving revenue through strategic alliances with cloud providers. Leverage your expertise to recruit, enable, and activate partners while co...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.