IT Development Manager

Job Title: Software Development Manager

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: Vice President of IT

Location: Ohio (Hybrid/Remote options available)

Position Summary

The Software Development Manager leads a dynamic team of software engineers and developers, driving the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. This role blends technical oversight with strategic leadership, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Development

• Coach and mentor team members to support career growth, engagement, and satisfaction.
• Conduct performance evaluations and guide skill development through structured feedback and goal setting.
• Participate in hiring and team composition planning to ensure optimal resource alignment.
  
  

Project & Process Management

• Lead strategic initiatives to improve software quality, performance, and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with Product and Program Management to prioritize engineering initiatives, infrastructure changes, and feature requests.
• Manage vendor relationships and internal project execution, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  
  

Technical Oversight

• Work closely with software engineers and architects to ensure timely, successful, and high-quality releases.
• Review technical design specifications and contribute to architectural decisions that align with long-term IT strategy.
• Support multiple applications and projects requiring expertise across various technical environments.
  
  

Agile & SDLC Excellence

• Champion Agile methodologies and participate in Scrum of Scrums, roundtables, and leadership touchpoints to drive alignment and transparency.
• Identify gaps in processes or skillsets and implement strategies for short- and long-term improvement.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience managing software development teams in an Agile environment.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, CI/CD, and modern development practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance hands-off leadership with technical credibility.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with .NET, SQL Server, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).
• Experience with vendor management and Agile transformation initiatives.
  
  

Why Join Us?

Fleet Response is consistently rated as a top workplace in Northeast Ohio. We offer a collaborative culture, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work on impactful projects that drive real business value.