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Our Opening and Your Responsibilities As our Software Project Manager, you will lead high-impact software projects in a global, matrixed environment, ensuring alignment between product roadmap and ...

Lead regular standup discussions with Software Engineering team to update each member on the ... Azure DevOps, MS Project) * Must have excellent communication and organizational skills. * Must ...

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities As our Software Project Manager, you will lead high-impact software projects in a global, matrixed environment, ensuring alignment between product roadmap and ...

Lead software development projects from discovery and planning through development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support. * Create and maintain project plans, timelines, sprint schedules ...

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$135K - $170K/yr

EDEN operates as both a design and innovation practice and an emerging software product. Today, our ... The Project Lead is responsible for translating partner needs into executable project plans ...

Lead software development projects from discovery and planning through development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support. * Create and maintain project plans, timelines, sprint schedules ...

Lead software development projects from discovery and planning through development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support. * Create and maintain project plans, timelines, sprint schedules ...

Lead periodic planning meetings, retrospectives, and daily standups. * Communicate project status to a wide variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Represent the software engineering ...

Lead software development projects from discovery and planning through development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support. * Create and maintain project plans, timelines, sprint schedules ...

Lead periodic planning meetings, retrospectives, and daily standups. * Communicate project status to a wide variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Represent the software engineering ...

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How much do software project lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for software project lead in the United States is $67.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61.54 and $71.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Software Project Lead vs Software Developer?

AspectSoftware Project LeadSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in CS or related field, often PMP or Agile certificationsBachelor's degree in CS or related field, coding certifications optional
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, coordinates tasksFocuses on coding, designing, and implementing software solutions
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech companies, software firms, IT departmentsUsed across tech, startups, enterprise software development
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles, project managementFocus on technical skills, coding responsibilities

The Software Project Lead typically oversees software development projects, managing teams and ensuring timely delivery, while the Software Developer primarily focuses on coding and building software solutions. Both roles require technical knowledge, but the Project Lead emphasizes leadership and project management skills.

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Infographic showing various Software Project Lead job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,249 per year, or $67.9 per hour.
Software Project Manager

Software Project Manager

Mettler Toledo

Columbia, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 516 rated manufacturers


Job description

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
As our Software Project Manager, you will lead high-impact software projects in a global, matrixed environment, ensuring alignment between product roadmap and technical delivery. Champion Agile tools and processes, manage cross-functional teams, and mitigate risks to drive project success. Additional responsibilities will include:
  • Manage end-to-end software project lifecycle, aligning with hardware milestones.
  • Develop and communicate project plans, schedules, and resource needs.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners on market requirements and testing.
  • Identify risks and improve execution velocity.
  • Enforce engineering tools and processes; improve best practices.
  • Handle hardware-software dependencies, bug triaging, and CI/CD challenges.

What You Need to Succeed
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
  • 4+ years Agile Project Management experience; PMI or Scrum Master certification preferred.
  • Strong technical judgment and experience with hardware/software interdependencies.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of Azure DevOps; Power BI or SAP a plus.
  • Proficient in MS Office.

Our Offer to You
  • Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
  • Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
  • Parental and caregiver leave programs
  • All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
  • Global market strength and worldwide leadership in precision instrumentation
  • A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation
  • Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards across Mettler Toledo
  • Global recognition for the quality of our products and services

About Mettler Toledo
Working at METTLER TOLEDO AutoChem Inc. (www.mt.com/autochem) means you are impacting the world in important ways. Our process analytical technology and automated synthesis reactors provide scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries the information they need to deliver life-changing products. As a strategic business unit within Mettler Toledo, AutoChem develops, manufactures, sells, and services instruments that modernize chemical synthesis, provide insight to every chemical reaction, and provide process knowledge to eliminate scale-up and safety incidents.
  • Our instruments increase the efficiency and effectiveness of chemists and engineers.
  • Our products help develop profitable, green, and safe scientific processes.
  • We help keep you healthy. Our instruments make it possible for scientists to develop new drugs and bring life-saving medicines to the world.

Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here .
Mettler Toledo endeavors to make www.mt.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at EEO@mt.com.
For those who prioritize precision, Mettler Toledo is precisely where you belong.
Job Reference #
21967
Preferred Location
Maryland
Columbia
Job Type
Full-time
Legal Entity
Mettler-Toledo Autochem, Inc.
6708 Alexander Bell Dr, Columbia, MD 21046 United States
+1 (410) 910-8100

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