Software Development Manager - Hybrid in Okemos, MI [SDM-2026-01]

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Software Development Manager to lead Agate’s Project Development team through a critical stage of growth and transformation. This role is about more than managing code delivery - it’s about building a scalable, disciplined development organization that can balance speed, quality, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a large, diverse team of project developers (10-15 direct reports)
• Establish a Scrum-led structure to strengthen leadership capacity
• Partner closely with Product Management, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Business Operations, and Sales to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, at strong margins, and with high customer satisfaction

Requirements

• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams
• Experience in building and scaling development organizations
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to drive process standardization and deliver measurable results

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in software development and project management
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools

Skills

• Scrum Master certification preferred
• Experience with project management tools (Jira, Trello, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule (3 days required onsite/2 days remote) after the first 90 days
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance

Pay

Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually

Schedule

Hybrid schedule (3 days required onsite/2 days remote) after the first 90 days

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Time off and paid holidays

Diversity Commitment

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where an expansive range of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives are the foundation for innovation. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the brightest minds from all walks of life, and we encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity, and all those who can provide different perspectives that contribute to the diversification of our team.

Work Authorization

Please note that some customer assignments may require additional eligibility, vetting, or access approvals based on contract, security, or regulatory requirements. To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.