Software Engineering Program Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Fridays

Health & wellness resources

Work-life balance support

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Software Engineering Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of technical programs that support software engineering priorities and broader organizational goals. You will partner closely with global engineering teams and senior leaders to keep work aligned, visible, and moving forward, using data-driven progress tracking.

This remote US role requires strong judgment, executive communication, and the ability to influence outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience managing technical programs in software engineering.
• Strong understanding of software development processes, including sprints and releases.
• Proficient in data analysis and metric tracking to identify risks.
• Excellent collaboration skills with global engineering teams.
• Ability to make informed decisions on complex issues independently.
• Experience delivering executive presentations and reports.
• Familiarity with AI tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of technical programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Track program status and risks, escalating blockers with recommendations.
• Create executive-ready reports and dashboards on key metrics.
• Facilitate alignment among global engineering teams and senior leaders.
• Communicate ideas persuasively to influence decisions and outcomes.

Skills

Executive communication

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Software program management

Decision making

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Software Engineering Program Manager to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will oversee a portfolio of technical programs that support software engineering priorities and broader organizational goals. You will partner closely with global engineering teams and senior leaders to keep work aligned, visible, and moving forward. The position calls for strong judgment, clear executive communication, and a data-driven approach to tracking progress, risks, and outcomes. Location: Remote. Compensation: $120,000 – $145,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of technical programs aligned with organizational goals
• Track program status and risks, escalating blockers with recommendations
• Create executive-ready reports and dashboards on key metrics
• Facilitate alignment among global engineering teams and senior leaders
• Communicate ideas persuasively to influence decisions and outcomes

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience managing technical programs in software engineering
• Strong understanding of software development processes, including sprints and releases
• Proficient in data analysis and metric tracking to identify risks
• Excellent collaboration skills with global engineering teams
• Ability to make informed decisions on complex issues independently
• Experience delivering executive presentations and reports
• Familiarity with AI tools and workflows

Benefits

• Access to health and wellness resources through a third-party employee support program
• Wellness Fridays until December 2026
• Support for work-life balance