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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Overview

Open roles3,913+
Top stateTexas
Top employerAmazon
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type34% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Associate Regional Market Development Manager
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Associate Regional Market Development Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Hunt Valley, Maryland
Marketing
Partnerships & Business Development
Product Marketing
Business Development
$90k - $115k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Associate Regional Market Development Manager
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Associate Regional Market Development Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Marketing
Partnerships & Business Development
Product Marketing
Business Development
$90k - $115k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Wells Enterprises
Business Development Manager
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Wells Enterprises
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Business Development Manager
Wells Enterprises
Georgia
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Account Management
Business Development
$115k - $162k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Beyond Meat
Business Development Manager-Retail Beverages Los Angeles
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Beyond Meat
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Business Development Manager-Retail Beverages Los Angeles
Beyond Meat
El Segundo, California
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$75k - $85k/yr
501-1,000

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Studio In A School
Development Manager, Grants & Operations
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Studio In A School
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Development Manager, Grants & Operations
Studio In A School
New York, New York
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$75k - $79k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
11-50

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Development Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon110
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health98
  • Amazon Web Services
    Amazon Web Services59
  • MOM's Organic Market
    MOM's Organic Market59
  • ExxonMobil
    ExxonMobil43

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance59
  • Technology & Software23
  • Science & Research16
  • Electronics & Hardware16
  • Energy12

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, CVS Health, and Amazon Web Services, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 66% of development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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