Software Project Manager Jobs

Software Project Manager jobs are open across technology, finance, healthcare, and defense, from associate to director level, with specializations in agile delivery, software development lifecycle management, and enterprise platform rollouts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles156+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type39% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Project Manager, Software Releases
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Hexagon
Peoria, Illinois
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Software Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
11-50

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Software Engineering Sr Mgr - L6
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Software Engineering Sr Mgr - L6
Lockheed Martin
Remote
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$164k - $424k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Senior Software Project Manager
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Senior Software Project Manager
Electric Power Group, LLC
Pasadena, California
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$125k - $175k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Senior Project Manager (Software Implementation)
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Senior Project Manager (Software Implementation)
Convey
Chicago, Illinois
Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
51-200

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Software Project Manager - Vital Tears
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Software Project Manager - Vital Tears
Saving Sight
Kansas City, Missouri
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Software Project Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Lockheed Martin30
  • TikTok14
  • Abco Maintenance13
  • Phoenix Technical Solutions5
  • Deloitte4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software10
  • Aerospace & Defense1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software project manager jobs.

  • PMP certification or equivalent project management credential required or strongly preferred
  • Experience managing software development projects using Agile, Scrum, or SAFe frameworks
  • Proficiency with project tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business, or a related field
  • Strong stakeholder communication and cross-functional team coordination skills
  • Familiarity with SDLC phases and ability to manage dependencies across engineering and product teams

Tips for Your Software Project Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to delivery frameworks

Hiring managers scan for the frameworks you've actually run, so list whether you led Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, or hybrid delivery explicitly. Vague references to 'project management' get filtered out before a recruiter reads past your summary.

Highlight cross-functional team size and scope

Software project manager job descriptions almost always ask about team size and stakeholder complexity. Quantify the number of engineers, designers, or vendors you coordinated, and name the departments you worked across to give hiring managers a clear picture of your scope.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists software project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Get a PMP or PMI-ACP before applying at scale

Many mid-to-senior software project manager postings list PMP or PMI-ACP as a preferred or required credential. Candidates with active certifications move through screening faster, especially at large enterprises and government contractors where compliance audits matter.

Prepare for case-style scenario questions

Interviewers for software project manager roles frequently present a struggling sprint, a missed deadline, or a scope-creep scenario and ask how you'd handle it. Practice walking through your decision process out loud, naming the stakeholders you'd involve and the tradeoffs you'd weigh.

Negotiate start date and project assignment together

When you receive an offer, ask which project or program you'd be assigned to on day one. Starting on a project mid-flight versus at kickoff changes your ramp time significantly, and that context is worth factoring into how you negotiate your start date.

Software Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most software project managers?

Lockheed Martin, TikTok, and Abco Maintenance are hiring the most software project managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at companies running large platform migrations, cloud transitions, or multi-team product builds.

How many software project manager jobs are remote?

About 61% of software project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility for this role. Program management, agile coaching, and enterprise software delivery sub-specializations tend to have the highest remote availability, while on-site requirements are more common in defense, healthcare IT, and regulated industries.

How do you become a software project manager?

Start by building hands-on experience coordinating software projects, either as a business analyst, scrum master, or technical lead. Earn a PMP or PMI-ACP certification to validate your methodology knowledge. Then move into a formal software project manager role by emphasizing your delivery record, stakeholder management experience, and familiarity with tools like Jira or Confluence on your resume and in interviews.

Can you get a software project manager job without direct experience?

Yes, you can break in by transitioning from adjacent roles like scrum master, business analyst, or technical coordinator, where you've already managed timelines, dependencies, or stakeholder communications. Earning a PMP or Certified Associate in Project Management credential strengthens your application significantly. Target smaller companies or internal transfers where your domain knowledge offsets the gap in formal software project manager experience.

What does the software project manager interview process look like?

Most software project manager interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your delivery history, and at least one panel or loop with engineering leads and product stakeholders. Expect scenario-based questions about how you've handled scope changes, missed deadlines, or cross-team conflicts. Some companies add a written case study or ask you to walk through a past project plan in detail.

Where can I find and apply to software project manager jobs?

You can find and apply to software project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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