Development Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL
Development Manager jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market district, across technology, financial services, nonprofit, and real estate development. Employers hiring right now include CDW, Alexander, and United Airlines. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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**Candidate may be based in the surrounding areas, provided they are located near a major airport.
General Accountability
The Program Development Manager (PDM) owns TULSA-PRO® Procedure growth in assigned accounts and across the territory.
This is a quota-carrying sales role. The PDM builds TULSA-PRO Clinical Programs through Champions, developing new users, driving referral pathways, and earning the hospital's commitment of resources to the TULSA-PRO program.
Performance Measures
- TULSA-PRO Procedure volume against individual quota, by account and for the total territory.
- New users and new programs developed to consistent procedure volume.
- Quarterly Business Reviews completed in priority accounts, with documented stakeholder commitments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver TULSA-PRO Procedure growth against quota in assigned accounts and across the territory.
- Build and execute a written growth plan for every installed account.
- Develop existing and new users into TULSA-PRO Clinical Champions using approved company resources.
- Grow referral networks and the patient pathway in each account.
- Work across each account with clinicians, administrators and referral sources to win program priority and resources.
- Lead Quarterly Business Reviews and gain stakeholder commitment to TULSA-PRO program objectives.
- Identify and remove obstacles to program growth.
- Partner with the Capital Sales Executive and Clinical Scientists on shared accounts, from launch handoff to expansion opportunities.
- Track and report on program performance. Keep CRM current and forecast accurately.
- Represent TULSA-PRO® at marketing events, executive meetings and presentations.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, the AdvaMed Code of Ethics, internal SOPs and Profound Medical policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Core Competencies
- Clinical Excellence: anatomy, product and TULSA-PRO Procedure expertise.
- Building TULSA-PRO Clinical Champions: convicting new and existing users to adopt TULSA-PRO as a preferred procedure for appropriate patients.
- Program Development: gaining program priority and resources across the account.
- Quarterly Business Reviews: clinical and economic presentations that win stakeholder commitment.
- Overcoming Program Obstacles and Objections: discovering and removing barriers to growth.
- Territory Ownership: deep account knowledge and development of a winning strategy.
- Business Acumen and Hospital Economics: tying program growth to hospital goals.
- Sales Execution and Results: planning, commitment, forecast and quota attainment.
Each competency is defined and scored in the PDM Competency Rubric
Education and Certifications
Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Key Attributes
- 5+ years of medical device sales experience with a documented record of quota attainment.
- Proven and documented success growing procedure volume or utilization in an installed base. (Sales Rankings, Awards)
- Capital-plus-procedure, robotic or image-guided therapy sales experience with documented top 10% Rankings. Awards including Rep of the Year, Presidents Club and Rookie of the Year strongly preferred.
- Proven experience building robotics, novel or image-guided therapy strategic service lines in new and existing hospital environments.
- Medtech (robotics, novel or image-guided) sales leadership experience preferred.
- Experience with Class II/III medical devices preferred.
- Familiarity with urology, radiology or oncology clinical environments preferred.
- Experience selling to hospital administration and IDN / health systems.
- Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in CRM tools, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Able to meet hospital vendor credentialing requirements and work safely in the MR environment.
We thank you for your interest in Profound Medical. Please note only candidates that are short-listed will be contacted.
We strive to promote diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
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Who's Hiring
- CDW13

- Alexander6

- United Airlines6

- Meta4

- CVS Health4

Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
Development Manager Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a development manager job in Chicago?
Target Chicago's strongest hiring sectors: technology firms in Fulton Market, financial services companies in the Loop, large nonprofits and healthcare systems on the North Side, and real estate developers active citywide. Candidates who stand out typically combine project delivery experience with stakeholder management skills. Familiarity with Chicago's dense civic and corporate networks, and a history of cross-functional work in a Chicago-scale organization, gives a real edge in this market.
Which companies hire development managers in Chicago?
Chicago development manager roles are posted by CDW, Alexander, and United Airlines and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Chicago's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, mid-size tech firms, mission-driven nonprofits, and active commercial real estate developers makes it one of the more diverse hiring markets for this role in the Midwest.
Are there remote development manager jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the type of work: analytical and software-focused development manager roles tend to support remote arrangements, while roles tied to construction, facilities, or in-person program delivery are typically on-site. About 87% of development manager openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. Tech and nonprofit fundraising roles in Chicago are the most likely to offer flexible arrangements.
How can I get a development manager job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is moving up from a coordinator or analyst role within the same organization, particularly at the city's large nonprofits, university development offices, or mid-size technology companies. Chicago's dense nonprofit sector regularly promotes internally, and roles like development associate or project coordinator at organizations in the Loop or Lincoln Park often serve as direct pipelines. Building relationships through local professional associations and Chicago-based alumni networks accelerates the transition.
Which industries hire the most development managers in Chicago?
Chicago development manager roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Chicago's status as a national hub for financial services, a growing tech corridor in Fulton Market, and one of the largest nonprofit sectors in the country all drive consistent demand for this role across the city.
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