diff --git a/_data/tasks_roles.yml b/_data/tasks_roles.yml
index 46c4a871..0a8dce2d 100644
--- a/_data/tasks_roles.yml
+++ b/_data/tasks_roles.yml
@@ -9,4 +9,8 @@
   type: role
   desc: "Responsible for assisting group members with hardware questions and
   issues.  This person should be familiar with the processes for purchasing
-  computers and peripherals."
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+  computers and peripherals."
+- title: Software Manager
+  type: role desc: "Responsible for overall software health, with lead
+  responsibility for CI workflows, PR & documentation reviews, and scheduling
+  hack-a-thons."
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