Development Manager Jobs
Development Manager jobs are open across technology, construction, healthcare, and financial services, from team lead to director level, with specializations in software development, product delivery, and nonprofit fundraising. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Salary Range: $93,302.04 - $123,625.32
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Works under the direction of the Land Development and Budget Administrator to oversee all private development within the City of Memphis and ensure that all developments integrate appropriately with the City's public infrastructure including sanitary sewer, storm water drainage, and Right of Way permits. Oversees the review process for the granted 100+ fiber optic cable permits and 5G Small Cell permits monthly. Ensures City Fiber Optic procedures and policies are adhered to by cable installation contractors. Responds to public and private complaints regarding individual cable installations. Reviews the preparation of all Standard Improvement Contracts (SIC) between private developers and the City.
Represents the City's Engineering division at the monthly Board of Adjustment meetings, Technical Review Committee, the Land Use Control Board, and Memphis City Council meetings. Manages and maintains an adequate staff of contract workers to meet the demand of private development plan reviews. Reviews and prepares a project file for all private development applications submitted to Engineering by the Division of Planning and Development (DPD). Collaborates with the DPD to prepare and submit written review for each project. Conducts meetings between the Engineering division and private developers and their engineers to discuss upcoming projects or resolve issues regarding the review of private development plan submittals. Drives to various locations throughout the City to attend events, community functions, and meetings. Manages, collects, and prepares a monthly metrics report for the division performance metric reports. Prepares an annual Engineering Metrics report for the Office of Performance Management. Manages departmental metrics goals for the upcoming fiscal year.
Salary Range: $93,302.04 - $123,625.32
ABOUT THE ROLE
Works under the direction of the Land Development and Budget Administrator to oversee all private development within the City of Memphis and ensure that all developments integrate appropriately with the City's public infrastructure including sanitary sewer, storm water drainage, and Right of Way permits. Oversees the review process for the granted 100+ fiber optic cable permits and 5G Small Cell permits monthly. Ensures City Fiber Optic procedures and policies are adhered to by cable installation contractors. Responds to public and private complaints regarding individual cable installations. Reviews the preparation of all Standard Improvement Contracts (SIC) between private developers and the City.
Represents the City's Engineering division at the monthly Board of Adjustment meetings, Technical Review Committee, the Land Use Control Board, and Memphis City Council meetings. Manages and maintains an adequate staff of contract workers to meet the demand of private development plan reviews. Reviews and prepares a project file for all private development applications submitted to Engineering by the Division of Planning and Development (DPD). Collaborates with the DPD to prepare and submit written review for each project. Conducts meetings between the Engineering division and private developers and their engineers to discuss upcoming projects or resolve issues regarding the review of private development plan submittals. Drives to various locations throughout the City to attend events, community functions, and meetings. Manages, collects, and prepares a monthly metrics report for the division performance metric reports. Prepares an annual Engineering Metrics report for the Office of Performance Management. Manages departmental metrics goals for the upcoming fiscal year.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon628
- Thermo Fisher Scientific326
- KPMG251
- Google218
- TikTok213
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software4,683
- Consulting & Professional Services3,427
- Manufacturing1,518
- Banking & Financial Services1,490
- Accounting & Auditing1,028
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or a related field
- Five or more years of experience leading software or product development teams
- Proficiency with Agile and Scrum methodologies and project management tools like Jira
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder communication
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred
- Experience with budget planning, resource allocation, and delivery roadmaps
Tips for Your Development Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to the domain
Development manager roles in software engineering, construction, and fundraising pull from different hiring managers with different vocabularies. Mirror the language in each posting, whether that's sprint velocity, project lifecycle, or donor acquisition, so your resume clears the first screen.
Quantify team outcomes not just tasks
Hiring managers expect to see what your team shipped, raised, or delivered, not a list of your responsibilities. Replace lines like 'managed a team of engineers' with specifics about delivery timelines met, headcount grown, or revenue targets hit.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by methodology alignment
A posting that emphasizes SAFe, Agile, or waterfall signals the team's operating culture before you walk in the door. Target openings that match the delivery methodology you've used most, so you can speak to it concretely rather than generically in the interview.
Prepare a structured delivery story for interviews
Expect behavioral questions that probe how you unblock teams, manage scope creep, and handle underperformers. Prepare two or three detailed examples using a situation, action, and result format, covering at least one situation where a project nearly derailed.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Development managers often inherit underfunded teams or legacy technical debt. Before accepting an offer, clarify headcount authority, budget ownership, and escalation paths. Negotiating these terms upfront protects you from being held accountable for constraints that were never yours to fix.
Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most development managers?
The companies hiring the most development managers right now include Amazon, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and KPMG, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in technology, healthcare, and financial services, though construction and nonprofit sectors post steadily as well.
How many development manager jobs are remote?
About 31% of development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed engineering and product teams have become. Software development management roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while construction and facilities development management positions are almost always on-site.
How do you become a development manager?
Most development managers start as individual contributors, either software engineers, project leads, or fundraising officers, and move into management after demonstrating the ability to mentor others and own outcomes. Building a foundation in Agile or Scrum delivery, earning a project management certification, and taking on team-lead responsibilities within your current role are the most direct paths to your first development manager title.
Can you get a development manager job without much management experience?
Yes, particularly if you've led projects, mentored junior colleagues, or owned a delivery cycle without holding a formal manager title. Employers hiring first-time managers often care more about your ability to articulate how you've influenced team outcomes than about years of direct reports. Targeting smaller companies or newly formed teams, where management structures are still being built, improves your chances of making that first jump.
What does the development manager interview process look like?
Most development manager interviews run three to four rounds, starting with a recruiter screen focused on your background and role fit, followed by a hiring manager conversation that goes deeper on delivery methodology and leadership philosophy. Later rounds typically involve a panel with engineering leads, product managers, or directors, and often include a case study or presentation where you walk through how you'd approach a real planning or team challenge.
Where can I find and apply to development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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