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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$91K - $136K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a diverse team to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Utilize data-driven insights to meet customer delivery expectations while fostering a culture of co...

1 week ago

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

$81K - $122K *

Engage and lead a diverse team to enhance safety, quality, and performance. Drive productivity improvements through data analysis while ensuring timely customer deliveries. Collaborate across departme...

1 week ago

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

$91K - $136K *

Shape the future of operations by leading teams, driving productivity, and ensuring safety while managing large-scale projects that impact site and regional performance. Collaborate across departments...

1 week ago

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

$91K - $136K *

Champion operational excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance safety, quality, and performance. Drive productivity improvements through data analysis while ensuring timely customer deliveries i...

1 week ago

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

$91K - $136K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in operations. Drive performance through data analysis while ensuring excellent customer service and fosterin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$91K - $136K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operational performance by managing teams, enhancing productivity, and ensuring customer delivery excellence. Drive impactful projects while fostering a culture of safety...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$91K - $136K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team to drive productivity, safety, and customer satisfaction. Utilize your management skills and data analysis to enhance operational efficiency and contribut...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$91K - $136K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations by managing a diverse team, driving safety and performance, and implementing data-driven improvements to meet customer delivery expectations and enhance produc...

1 week ago

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

$91K - $136K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing a high-performing operations team. Drive productivity and efficiency through analytics while ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction in a dynamic...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$91K - $136K *

Lead and develop a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, driving productivity and efficiency while ensuring safety and quality in operations. Collaborate across departments to meet customer delive...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Transform the Commercial team's operations by coordinating goals across teams, driving accountability, and aligning US and EU partners to optimize processes and enhance cross-functional collaboration...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Empower a cross-functional team to optimize manufacturing test systems, ensuring high-quality software solutions and robust testing procedures while bridging business operations and engineering for se...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading AI deployments that transform customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects deliver real business outcomes. Take charge of planning, exec...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Manage day-to-day operations of a federal accounting system, leading a PMO team to ensure effective project delivery, compliance, and stakeholder engagement in a hybrid work environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading impactful SaaS implementations, driving client success and adoption. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, while enh...

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Manage mission-critical IT Operations and Maintenance services, ensuring high performance, security, and customer satisfaction while leading multidisciplinary teams and driving continuous improvement...

2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform program delivery by managing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and fostering customer relationships. Leverage your expertise in large-scale integr...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Champion the future of defense technology by leading a dynamic team of software developers, managing a $13M program, and ensuring successful execution of critical air and missile defense simulations w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of defense technology by leading a dynamic team in software development, managing a $13M program, and ensuring excellence in air and missile defense exercises globally...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Champion the delivery of mission-critical IT services, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction while managing complex federal programs and multidisciplinary teams to drive continuous...

2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering mission-critical IT Operations and Maintenance services, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction while managing complex federal programs and multidiscip...

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the successful delivery of diverse programs, ensuring technical, schedule, and financial performance while managing customer relationships and program staffing across multiple projects...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex programs while managing diverse portfolios. Drive customer satisfaction and performance through effective risk management and integration of activities across mul...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the development process by leading a technical team to design, build, and operate scalable cloud-native systems. Drive improvements in CI/CD practices, infrastructure reliability, and operatio...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$81K - $137K *

Empower growth by managing vendor relationships and executing business strategies across LATAM. Drive revenue and profitability through collaboration with Microsoft stakeholders, optimizing performanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.