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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading cross-functional teams to drive growth, enhance customer relationships, and ensure safety and efficiency at our site. Your leadership will shape the future of...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform training programs across the DOE complex by leading curriculum design, development, and delivery. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance instructional quality and ensure operat...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$96K - $166K *

Champion project success by leading cross-functional teams to drive global laboratory initiatives from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment, timely delivery, and stakeholder engagement through...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Manage procurement operations to ensure efficient supply chain processes. Oversee staff, coordinate with corporate teams, and facilitate vendor relationships while driving regional initiatives and com...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Elevate supply chain management by leading procurement, logistics, and inventory strategies. Drive team performance and optimize processes in a dynamic, growth-focused environment, ensuring operationa...

Laval, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $200K *

Optimize global logistics procurement by leading sourcing, contract operations, and supplier relationships. Drive data-driven decisions and enhance operational efficiency to achieve financial targets...

2 days ago

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

$72K - $114K *

Lead a skilled maintenance team to ensure optimal performance of CNC machining equipment. Oversee preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain communication with production teams while en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $176K *

Transform the future of intelligence analysis by leveraging your expertise to manage collection operations and develop actionable insights that support critical decision-making for national security...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Optimize the People Systems portfolio, enhancing Workday and integrations to support the employee lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to improve workflows, ensure data governance, and drive platform sta...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $225K *

Drive technical leadership and integration across engineering, safety, and project management for complex nuclear programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success and compl...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $225K *

Elevate project success by leading multidisciplinary teams in nuclear design and program management, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across all phases of construction and operations for compl...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Lead and innovate as you manage a distributed engineering team, ensuring the successful delivery of a modern ERP platform that integrates manufacturing operations and data systems, driving technologic...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $133K *

Oversee daily operations as the senior onsite Contractor manager, ensuring compliance and effective coordination across maintenance, logistics, and safety functions. Lead a qualified workforce to meet...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading a transformative program delivering Oracle eBusiness solutions on OCI. Manage a diverse team, drive performance, and ensure operational excellence across multiple IT...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead service delivery initiatives by coordinating teams and managing implementations to ensure timely, budget-compliant service activation and operational transitions, while maintaining strong custome...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Manage and optimize IT procurement and asset strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier performance to enhance operational effic...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$79K - $81K *

Manage clinical operations and lead nursing staff to ensure quality resident care, compliance, and positive outcomes. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care plans and support staff d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional antenna solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction while managing program scope, timelines, and budgets effectively...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing diverse projects, budgets, and teams to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance building systems and drive operat...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $125K *

Lead the charge in complex manufacturing automation projects, overseeing all phases from concept to production launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure safety, quality...

Milton, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Innovate your career by managing enterprise Red Hat Linux systems, ensuring security compliance, and automating processes to support U.S. Army operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastruct...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Innovate your career by managing enterprise Red Hat Linux systems, ensuring security compliance, and automating processes to support U.S. Army operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance system perf...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $145K *

Deliver transformational indirect procurement solutions across operations. Lead strategy development and implement best practices to drive supplier performance, enhance cost savings, and optimize proc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Champion the procurement lifecycle for critical Owner Furnished Equipment on a groundbreaking power generation project. Drive strategy, manage logistics, and ensure timely delivery of high-value equip...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of procurement by managing competitive tender cost, scope, and schedule commitments while ensuring supplier engagement and project goals align with market needs and customer expectati...

Saint-bruno, QCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.