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.
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.
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.
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.
$115K - $165K *
Tackle challenges by ensuring operational excellence through strategic planning, effective resource management, and continuous improvement, while leading a team to meet commitments in a dynamic startu...
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$96K - $124K *
Lead the charge in managing supplier relationships and materials flow, ensuring timely fulfillment of customer orders. Oversee a team to optimize procurement, planning, and inventory control processes...
2 weeks ago
Program Manager, Testing and Data Collection
$115K - $225K *
Drive overall contract performance and lead a dedicated team to support a large-scale Army test and evaluation program, ensuring innovative solutions, compliance, and quality deliverables that meet mi...
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$80K - $100K *
Shape and drive the growth of Empower's Field Sales Program by recruiting, training, and managing sales contractors in new markets, while optimizing processes and ensuring effective team workflows for...
1 week ago
$130K - $195K *
Join a team that's enhancing grid operations through innovative Operational Technology. Drive the integration of advanced systems, manage daily operations, and enhance decision-making for SCL's Energy...
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$110K - $130K *
Take ownership of multidisciplinary engineering projects, leading teams and driving business development. Leverage your expertise in geotechnical engineering to ensure quality, safety, and operational...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive strategic marketing initiatives and business development efforts, connecting execution with corporate revenue goals. Collaborate with leadership to enhance market presence and foster client rela...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in connecting strategy with execution to drive revenue growth. Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement marketing strategies, enhance proposal quality, and build client rel...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive excellence by managing contractor teams to ensure timely, budget-compliant project delivery while adhering to ISO 9001 standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to foster innovation and continuou...
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$95K - $115K *
Transform operational leadership by overseeing contractor teams, managing budgets, and ensuring quality control. Collaborate with government stakeholders to enhance public-facing programs and drive pe...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Engage in partnership acquisition and growth by managing relationships, optimizing strategies, and driving performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance partner activation and achieve...
1 week ago
$95K - $234K *
Take ownership of diverse programs, aligning strategy and resources across teams to ensure successful project execution and stakeholder engagement while managing budgets and risks effectively...
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$80K - $95K *
Elevate the efficiency of production planning and inventory control, ensuring optimal material flow and on-time shipping. Lead a team to meet customer demands while driving cost-effective strategies a...
3 weeks ago
$96K - $120K *
Join us to lead SAP projects for federal clients, ensuring successful execution from initiation to closeout. You'll manage scope, schedule, and risk while driving performance and fostering stakeholder...
2 days ago
$100K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team as you take ownership of crafting high-quality proposals for competitive US Government programs, collaborating across departments to ensure compliance and clarity while managing th...
2 weeks ago
Product Manager - Partner Integrations
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by leading partner integrations that enhance our proptech platform. Drive strategic partnerships, manage relationships, and optimize API-driven experiences to deliver exceptional v...
6 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate operational excellence by managing day-to-day functions across supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product availability and compliance...
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$150K - $175K *
Elevate national security initiatives by leading a dynamic team to deliver critical infrastructure projects, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and financial performance while managing risks and compli...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Collaborate with diverse teams to manage and execute live events, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Lead technical requirements, oversee production, and maintain exceptional c...
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$88K - $105K *
Lead and oversee IT program management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage resources, and drive compliance with performance standards while address...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Deliver exceptional project execution and operational support for data center infrastructure, leading teams and coordinating resources to ensure successful outcomes across multiple projects in a dynam...
1 week ago
$135K - $145K *
Collaborate with internal teams to design and build automation solutions for compliance. Engineer robust pipelines, enhance AI workflow integrity, and ensure the reliability of evidence management sys...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $145K *
Transform the future of compliance automation by engineering robust data pipelines and AI workflows that enhance trust and efficiency in internal platforms, ensuring high-quality output for audits and...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead implementation projects by managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver software solutions in...
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$80K - $95K *
Champion operational excellence by managing AV/IT support contract performance, staffing, and compliance. Lead teams to enhance service delivery while ensuring cybersecurity adherence across all facil...
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What does a Software Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
Browse Software Manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more across organizations and industries.