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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$102K - $162K *

Drive strategic technology delivery and client engagement in Banking & Financial Services. Lead digital transformation initiatives, manage large-scale portfolios, and mentor cross-functional teams to...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex Aerospace and Defense programs, ensuring successful execution from contract award to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team to drive field operations, ensuring seamless robot deployments and optimal fleet performance. This hands-on role demands high ownership and a proactive mindset to enhance operation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive the development and maintenance of configuration management processes for a critical satellite navigation system, ensuring documentation accuracy and software integrity while collaborating with...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on designing and enhancing Teamcenter solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize PLM processes and drive continuous improvement in a hy...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on designing and enhancing Teamcenter solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve PLM processes, and managing deployment and lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$182K - $236K *

Engineer secure, high-performance embedded firmware solutions for enterprise systems. Lead integration across hardware generations, driving Agile practices and enhancing code quality while ensuring co...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of daily operations and support for financial management, budget formulation, and contract administration. Collaborate with leadership to enhance organizational efficiency and ensure ti...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $150K *

Elevate our project management excellence by leading a team responsible for the successful delivery of complex IT engagements, ensuring adherence to standards, and fostering stakeholder collaboration...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead configuration management and data oversight for DoD programs, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance mission success and deliver critical capabilitie...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $240K *

Lead the charge in procurement engineering, ensuring parts meet design, quality, and cost standards while managing a team to resolve supplier issues and drive cost reduction initiatives...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain innovative automation solutions that enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and improve customer satisfaction within the tra...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $210K *

Contribute to a cutting-edge R&D team by managing complex programs, adhering to government standards, and ensuring effective communication across diverse technical teams to achieve operational success...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$195K - $225K *

Transform your career by leading complex software integration and modernization efforts across cloud environments. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance system reliability and performance while...

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead software integration efforts at plant sites by analyzing data, resolving issues, and ensuring quality during vehicle builds and launches. Collaborate across teams to drive closure on software fau...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform vehicle software integration by analyzing and resolving issues during build events, ensuring quality and readiness for production. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and manufac...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform project execution by leading cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery while mentoring the Program Management Team for strategic success...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape product strategy and drive growth by managing supplier relationships, optimizing portfolio performance, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance customer development and execute strategic...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic program management support to the Defense Health Agency, ensuring effective communication and operational excellence across complex projects while engaging with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $205K *

Shape the future of space electronics by leading complex programs from development to production. Drive performance across cost, schedule, and risk while collaborating with cross-functional teams to e...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to lead complex, multi-project programs in mission-critical data center construction, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering on time, within budget, and safely while managin...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Empower client insights through rigorous qualitative and quantitative research. Manage projects from inception to delivery, ensuring quality and accuracy while developing leadership skills to drive bu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion large-scale process improvements in supply chain logistics, driving measurable value through effective management of transportation, procurement, and supplier relationships while ensuring com...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join us to enhance client satisfaction by managing maintenance contracts and improving operational processes. Leverage your expertise in industrial automation and client relations to drive success and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $170K *

Unlock potential by developing and managing procurement strategies across regions, collaborating with leadership to optimize supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and lead teams towards achieving...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.