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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$80K - $110K *

Transform healthcare delivery by managing complex project implementations, ensuring timely and budget-friendly execution while enhancing customer satisfaction across medical facilities in a dedicated...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Empower our mission autonomy initiatives by managing multi-million dollar projects. You will drive project success through effective stakeholder communication, budget oversight, and hands-on leadershi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Lead strategic projects managing multi-million dollar contracts. Drive team success through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to scope and budget. Join a collaborative env...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations, enhancing performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering capital projects safely and efficiently. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet scope, budget, and regulatory standards while enhancing site per...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $246K *

Join a dynamic team to lead technical sales efforts, enhancing solution design and customer engagement. Drive team development, improve processes, and foster collaboration across departments to accele...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $246K *

Lead the charge in driving technical sales effectiveness and team development. Oversee a skilled team supporting complex infrastructure solutions, enhancing customer engagement, and fostering collabor...

Morrisville, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K *

Shape the future of medical education by managing ACGME-accredited programs, ensuring compliance, and supporting resident recruitment. Collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum delivery and maint...

Madison, WIRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $145K *

Drive procurement excellence by establishing strategies that enhance efficiency, manage risk, and optimize spend across diverse categories. Lead sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management to supp...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $130K *

Join our team to lead the planning and execution of wireless network projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams to drive s...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $100K *

Champion project success by leading teams, solving client issues, and managing multiple projects with independence. Drive quality assurance initiatives and deliver key insights to clients while foster...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $120K *

Empower project success by managing documentation and ensuring compliance with standards. This role supports large-scale construction initiatives through effective document control, training, and coll...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $120K *

Drive excellence in document management by ensuring accuracy and compliance across project documentation. Support teams with SharePoint and PMIS, enhancing workflows and maintaining integrity in a fas...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee security management and support for various defense programs. Engage in planning, documentation, and compliance activities while ensuring the protection of sensitive inf...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead dynamic IT infrastructure projects, uniting technology and business needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive successful outcomes while managing timelines and budgets in a fast-paced environm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive client success by managing relationships, expanding accounts, and overseeing growth strategies. Collaborate with teams to deliver results, ensuring client satisfaction and revenue growth through...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic operations team to enhance marketplace efficiency. Drive automation and data-informed strategies to streamline transactions, ensuring speed and accuracy while man...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining marketplace operations by leading a data-driven, AI-native function. You'll manage end-to-end transactions, enhance efficiency, and foster a culture of automation while d...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $132K *

Empower your career by leading enterprise IT solutions and teams. Drive innovation through hands-on development on OutSystems and Azure, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence across...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Administrator, managing enterprise server environments, enhancing system performance, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure operational excellence and sec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Drive procurement excellence by overseeing purchasing operations, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing inventory for a dynamic food manufacturing environment. Lead strategic sourcing initia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Manage high-impact, cross-functional programs to drive business outcomes, ensuring effective execution across complex initiatives while mentoring teams and improving governance practices...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$151K - $236K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise systems, driving operational excellence and aligning technology with business strategy. Lead a dynamic team to enhance platforms, support diverse functions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $159K *

Elevate operational performance by leading strategic projects, owning KPIs, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive impactful decisions and initiatives that enhance marketplace efficiency and ef...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $159K *

Champion strategic operational initiatives and drive KPIs to enhance marketplace performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate insights into actionable projects, ensuring alignment and exec...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.