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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$90K - $110K *

Reimagine inventory management processes for a diverse portfolio of energy assets. Develop centralized systems to ensure reliable availability of critical materials, partnering across teams for optima...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead operational excellence and drive profitable growth across multiple projects. Collaborate with central operations to ensure best practices and premium delivery while managin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive impactful project management initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes in our Cold Chain business. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective execution...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading end-to-end procurement for complex projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and d...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $125K *

Shape the future of impactful projects by leading agile teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary groups. Drive project success through effective management pra...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...

Washington DC, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$101K - $152K *

Join a dynamic team to lead customer-focused project execution, ensuring successful delivery of technical projects. Manage scope, budgets, and timelines while fostering collaboration and maintaining h...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Engage in managing customer project orders of moderate complexity, overseeing execution from planning to closeout. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while driving customer satisfacti...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Lead customer-focused project execution, managing scope, budget, and timelines for moderate complexity projects. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while driving customer satisfaction...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Champion project success by managing complex customer orders, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and enhanc...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Champion project success by managing customer orders, ensuring compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver on-time, on-budget results while enhancing customer satisfaction and operationa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Manage customer project orders of moderate complexity, ensuring successful execution from planning to closeout. Drive compliance, financial performance, and customer satisfaction while coordinating cr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Engage in managing moderate to complex customer projects, overseeing execution from planning to closeout. Ensure compliance with standards while driving customer satisfaction and operational efficienc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Transform your career by managing complex customer projects from initiation to closeout. Leverage your expertise in project management, compliance, and customer relations to ensure successful delivery...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Manage customer project orders of moderate complexity, ensuring successful execution from planning to closeout. Oversee budgets, schedules, and compliance while fostering communication and collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Shape operational excellence as a Program Manager, enhancing planning quality and delivery predictability across product lines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and driv...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing BMS control system installations for critical data centers. You'll supervise multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality project completion while metin...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead and supervise BMS control system installations in critical environments. Ensure projects are completed safely, on-time, and within budget while managing multidisciplinary teams and maintaining qu...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of licensing and permitting systems by managing a large-scale Salesforce modernization project. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure successful impleme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $110K *

Optimize terminal operations by leading a high-performing team, ensuring safety compliance, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving profitability through strategic planning and continuous improve...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing terminal operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance while developing talent and managing budgets to meet current and future business needs...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $155K *

Optimize project delivery by leading a diverse team to ensure excellence in government contract execution, managing scope, cost, and quality while maintaining strong client relationships and oversight...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $155K *

Accelerate project success by leading a dynamic team to deliver exceptional service and quality assurance for government exercise programs, ensuring alignment with client needs and contract requiremen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence by managing multiple IT and telecommunications projects, supporting contract expansions, and enhancing user experiences through effective program mana...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Transform project management by leading initiatives, overseeing operations, and ensuring contract compliance while collaborating with stakeholders to drive success in this mission-critical environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.