Development Manager Jobs in Ohio

Development Manager jobs in Ohio are consistently active across software and product development, nonprofit and community development, and real estate development, with openings at every level from associate and entry-level through senior and director roles. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the primary hiring metros, home to major employers such as Nationwide, KeyBank, and Procter and Gamble, all of which maintain sizable development teams. The most in-demand specialties in Ohio are software product development, business development management, and community or affordable housing development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles121+
Top employerQTS
Top cityCincinnati, OH
Cities hiring45
Work type43% Hybrid
Top industryChemicals

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Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
Skilled Wound Care
Dayton, Ohio
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
$100k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
Skilled Wound Care
Akron, Ohio
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
$100k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Project Manager, Development - Independence, OH
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Project Manager, Development - Independence, OH
T-Mobile
Independence, Ohio
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$75k - $148k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
The Ruhlin Company
Sharon Center, Ohio
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in business administration
201-500

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Career Development Case Manager
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Career Development Case Manager
Montgomery County, OH
Dayton, Ohio
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$40k - $53k.6/yr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Development Manager Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dublin
8 jobs
Toledo
5 jobs
Akron
4 jobs
New Albany
4 jobs
Dayton
3 jobs
Mentor
3 jobs

Development Manager Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

QTS4 open roles
Cardinal Health3 open roles
PPG2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Distribution & Wholesale

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in development manager jobs across Ohio.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, urban planning, or a related field
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional teams or managing a development pipeline
  • Strong project management skills with familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to build client or stakeholder relationships and close deals
  • Experience with CRM platforms, development tools, or relevant industry software
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting to executive leadership

Development Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a development manager in Ohio?

Most development manager roles in Ohio require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business administration, computer science, urban planning, or nonprofit management, depending on the sector. Ohio does not issue a universal state license for the title, though real estate development managers pursuing certain project types may need an Ohio real estate license through the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing. Most employers also expect several years of experience in a related contributor or coordinator role before promotion to manager level.

How much do development managers make in Ohio?

Development managers in Ohio earn a median of about $129,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,770 for the lowest 10% to over $211,540 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire development managers in Ohio?

Employers hiring development managers in Ohio right now include QTS, Cardinal Health, and PPG, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of insurance headquarters, regional banks, and large nonprofit institutions means development manager demand is spread across multiple sectors rather than concentrated in a single industry.

Which Ohio cities have the most development manager jobs?

Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland have the most development manager openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because it is home to a dense cluster of corporate headquarters, fast-growing technology firms, and major nonprofit organizations, while Cleveland and Cincinnati draw demand from their established financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors and the large employer campuses that anchor each metro.

Are there remote development manager jobs in Ohio?

Yes, and more than most management fields, since development managers in software and business development often work primarily through video calls, CRM systems, and digital pipelines that do not require a physical office. About 80% of development manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting genuine flexibility across the sector. The most fully remote opportunities tend to be in software product development and fundraising development rather than real estate or construction-related roles.

How can I get hired as a development manager in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is to start in a coordinator, analyst, or associate-level role within the same sector you want to manage. Large Ohio employers like Nationwide, JobsOhio, and major Cleveland and Columbus hospital systems regularly hire development coordinators and business development associates who move into manager roles after demonstrating results. Earning a project management certification or, for nonprofit roles, a CFRE credential gives candidates a measurable edge over other applicants without direct management experience.

Where can I find and apply to development manager jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to development manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across software, business, real estate, and nonprofit development sectors. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly through each listing.

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