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 *

Partner with us to manage the construction of new stores and special projects, overseeing all phases from inception to operations turnover while ensuring compliance and quality control throughout the...

Colorado, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Empower healthcare organizations by enhancing product adoption and customer satisfaction. Drive relationship management, assess account health, and collaborate with technical teams to optimize the val...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Transform business operations by leading systems and technology initiatives that enhance efficiency, drive AI enablement, and streamline processes across the organization, ensuring a robust foundation...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $158K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading project-specific commissioning initiatives within data centers. Manage, train, and collaborate with onsite teams to ensure compliance with commissioning plans a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $110K *

Empower customers through a shared portfolio approach, delivering seamless support and proactive engagement. Collaborate with teams to drive product adoption, ensure retention, and translate technical...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic marketplace by owning the Driver App, enhancing user experience, and driving engagement. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize workflows and improve marketplace h...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$77K - $114K *

Optimize the Workfront platform by managing configurations, user access, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project workflows and ensure alignment with organizational pr...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support client success by optimizing cloud monitoring and system performance. You will proactively oversee infrastructure reliability, leveraging Dynatrace and automation to enhance operational excell...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the implementation of innovative solutions, leading projects across strategic accounts to ensure seamless product delivery and customer satisfaction while optimizing processes and fostering c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $185K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive excellence in software development for a SaaS platform, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes while fostering a collaborative engineering culture. Inn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$206K - $309K *

Lead the charge in driving growth and transformation within the Enterprise segment by shaping and executing innovative commercial strategies, fostering high-performance sales teams, and enhancing clie...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $175K *

Drive growth by engaging clients and leveraging CrowdStrike's cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to close enterprise deals, providing exceptional service and strategic insights to o...

Minnesota, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $241K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing complex utility projects, overseeing planning, quality assurance, and timely delivery. Your leadership will drive project success and ensure adherence to clie...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$112K - $169K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing procurement operations while leading a skilled team. You'll implement process improvements and manage complex solicitations, ensuring efficiency and effective...

Beaverton, ORRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in ensuring technical excellence and quality across all P&C project deliverables. Provide mentorship, establish engineering standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to e...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $127K *

Shape excellence by leading service project delivery and fostering customer satisfaction. This dynamic role demands robust management skills in the North American mining and material market, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $181K *

Lead the charge in executing systems engineering activities across R&D, cloud, and AI platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration, compliance, and operational excellence in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading projects across teams, enhancing efficiency, managing stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate within a dynamic environment dedicated to improvin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower a dynamic team to enhance tooling reliability and support for customer operations. Lead technical specialists in delivering seamless solutions, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring oper...

New York, NYRemote

Today

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

$82K - $137K *

Lead the charge in managing client implementations, ensuring seamless onboarding and coordination across teams. Drive client satisfaction through effective communication, problem-solving, and strategi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by leading VistA application transitions. Leverage your expertise to analyze, plan, and execute modernization efforts, ensuring seamless deployment and opera...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $202K *

Join a team that's redefining product management in the fast-paced cloud services sector. Collaborate with customers to shape innovative solutions, analyze market trends, and drive product strategy fo...

Morrisville, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K *

Elevate your career by managing global projects in Neuroscience, ensuring compliance, budget adherence, and successful collaboration across cross-functional teams to drive milestone achievement and en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Optimize client relationships by ensuring seamless communication and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to drive client success, manage deliverables, and enhance platform utilization whi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $172K *

Optimize your career by managing the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and driving profitable execution of agreements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer relations...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.