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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$150K *

Champion customer satisfaction and team performance as you lead production, oversee training, and ensure operational excellence in a dynamic automotive service environment focused on growth and employ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $190K *

Tackle the challenges of configuration management, ensuring robust software baselines and change control for critical government software systems while collaborating with diverse development teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $190K *

Drive configuration management excellence by leading the development and maintenance of software and systems for critical government missions, ensuring adherence to standards and procedures throughout...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $126K *

Drive strategic leadership in instructional computing and hardware lifecycle management, overseeing academic technologies and device operations across diverse learning environments while collaborating...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Join us to shape targeted base pricing strategies across multiple brands, ensuring alignment with overall pricing objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive performance and deliver competitive...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Transform operations by leading AI integration and IT innovations across the company. Own the tech backbone, develop critical internal tools, and enhance productivity with automation. Drive technology...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $175K *

Oversee program execution and contract management for a DoD project, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight. Collaborate with government stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverab...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading regional field services operations, enhancing customer relationships, managing workforce capacity, and driving performance improvements while ensuring exceptional service d...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead regional field services operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery, managing workforce capacity, and driving performance improvements while fostering strong customer relationships and empl...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by overseeing consolidation processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS, and enhancing reporting accuracy across multiple entities. Collabora...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of maintenance management by leading product development, driving customer adoption, and collaborating cross-functionally to transition MaintainOps from beta to market-ready succe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $155K *

Strategize and lead a dynamic purchasing team to optimize procurement strategies, enhance supply chain performance, and ensure product availability while fostering collaboration across departments to...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower success by leading ERP software implementations for mid-market clients. Drive project delivery, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with business objectives from kickoff to go...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing a large-scale autonomous vehicle testing program, overseeing multi-site operations, team coordination, and client relations while ensuring safety and quality standards are...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $227K *

Lead the charge in optimizing lab operations, driving efficiency and collaboration across teams to support engineering development and validation. Foster a high-performing environment focused on conti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $105K *

Drive product innovation and cross-functional collaboration to enhance market-leading solutions. Engage with stakeholders, manage product lifecycles, and analyze trends to optimize strategies in a fas...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at managing diverse projects and leading teams, while fostering client relationships and maintaining operational excellence. This role focuses on hydropower systems and project man...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $150K *

Lead and develop a full-stack engineering team, transforming priorities into actionable results while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation to enhance our CRM platform and dr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $183K *

Lead customer-facing software projects, ensuring successful delivery from initiation to transition. Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality while fostering stakeholder relationships and driving pr...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $183K *

Deliver impactful software solutions by leading customer-facing projects from initiation to acceptance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, manage risks, and drive financial per...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer a culture of quality as you lead injection molding quality initiatives, ensuring compliance and excellence in a regulated manufacturing environment while driving continuous improvement and col...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving the integration of advanced systems, enhancing virtual infrastructures, and ensuring robust support for military command systems through innovative testing and configuration...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $141K *

Shape the future of IT procurement by leading strategic sourcing and vendor management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize technology spend, enhance supplier relationships...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$143K - $170K *

Champion your career by leading a dynamic team in managing complex projects. Drive customer satisfaction and profitability while fostering collaboration across departments to ensure timely deliverable...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$57K - $107K *

Unlock potential by providing proactive administrative support to enhance organizational efficiency and collaboration within the Global Quality and Regulatory team, ensuring alignment with strategic g...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.