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.
$110K - $130K *
Champion security compliance initiatives across firmware development, driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while managing complex projects from incepti...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $125K *
Join us to lead service operations, ensuring optimal customer relations and managing KPIs. Oversee workforce and resources while fostering a productive environment. Drive efficiency and maintain high...
Yesterday
Continuous Improvement & Integration Manager
$135K *
Drive transformation by leading Continuous Improvement initiatives across operations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance efficiencies, analyze processes, and implement data-driven solutions in a f...
1 month ago
Product Manager, Filler Metals
$110K - $130K *
Lead the strategy and lifecycle management of welding wire products, driving commercial success through market insights and cross-functional collaboration. Leverage technical expertise to meet custome...
Yesterday
$83K - $127K *
Transform the service desk function by leading a dynamic team, optimizing technology support, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance member experience across multiple locations...
1 month ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career by leading enterprise IT operations and modernization initiatives. Drive multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure, accessible solutions while ensuring customer satisfaction and...
1 week ago
$60K - $125K *
Empower customer success by managing relationships and driving growth through strategic account management, ensuring satisfaction and advancing CloudWave as a trusted IT advisor in healthcare solution...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Drive PLM initiatives from strategy to deployment, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and technical teams. Lead program governance, process transformation, and user adoption to enhance product li...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Configuration Management
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in configuration management for aerospace products, ensuring integrity and traceability. Manage a team, establish priorities, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex issu...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Configuration Management
$133K - $161K *
Join us to lead a dynamic team in maintaining configuration integrity and product definition across aerospace systems. Drive priorities, manage resources, and ensure alignment throughout the product l...
2 weeks ago
Alteration Installation Team Manager Support
$80K - $95K *
Monitor and track installation status for afloat units; analyze cost, schedule, performance data; develop operational schedules; and perform critical analyses to ensure project success and efficiency...
4 weeks ago
$83K - $127K *
Lead the charge in optimizing service desk operations, enhancing team member experience and technology support across global locations. Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives while de...
1 month ago
$83K - $127K *
Lead the charge in enhancing service desk operations, focusing on team development, strategy, and automation while ensuring a high-quality technology support experience for team members across various...
1 month ago
$97K - $143K *
Drive operational excellence by leading a dedicated maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and boost plant productivity. Implement preventive strategies while integrating advanced technologi...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading complex space program acquisitions and execution. Collaborate with government stakeholders to enhance national defense through innovative strategies and risk management in...
Today
Data Collection Manager, Testing and Data Collection
$85K - $175K *
Lead the data collection efforts in a large-scale Army evaluation program. Oversee personnel, manage technical operations, and ensure data quality while executing comprehensive administrative support...
Reposted 1 week ago
Procurement Category Manager - MRO
$90K - $110K *
Unlock value by developing strategic category plans for MRO initiatives across global manufacturing sites, enhancing stakeholder relationships, and driving sourcing projects to achieve savings and per...
Reposted 1 week ago
Acquisition Specialist/Program Manager
$100K - $120K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative space acquisition strategies, enhance system integration, and support program management initiatives for resilient space capabilities, ensur...
1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Innovate your career by managing diverse projects from inception to completion. Oversee proposals, budgets, and client satisfaction while ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering team...
Today
Principal System Administrator (Linux)
$120K - $145K *
Empower your career by managing IT systems and infrastructure. Provide expert support for troubleshooting, maintenance, and compliance, ensuring optimal performance across diverse platforms while coll...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to support, troubleshoot, and maintain IT systems, ensuring optimal performance and security. Manage daily operations, provide user assistance, and implement system enhancements fo...
3 weeks ago
Principle Software Engineering – Continuous Integration & Quality Gating
$125K - $150K *
Transform software delivery by architecting CI/CD processes, ensuring quality, and integrating systems across teams. Lead technical decisions and drive improvements in pipeline reliability and develop...
2 weeks ago
Program Manager | Enterprise Architecture & Governance
$88K - $105K *
Champion the execution of Enterprise Architecture programs by coordinating governance operations, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring efficient reporting across teams to drive strategic alignment...
Reposted 4 days ago
$100K - $165K *
Drive end-to-end program management across multiple projects, ensuring strategic alignment and financial performance. Lead cross-functional collaboration and uphold safety and quality standards within...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Project Manager/Equipment Engineering installation
$110K - $130K *
Elevate project management excellence by coordinating complex semiconductor equipment installations. Strategically drive on-time, within-budget execution while fostering cross-functional collaboration...
4 weeks ago
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.