Senior Software Delivery Manager - Scale Impactful Grants Tech

Agatesoftware; Okemos (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Agate Software is seeking a dynamic Software Development Manager to lead the Project Development team through a critical growth phase. You will build a scalable, disciplined development organization balancing speed, quality, and profitability while partnering with Product, QA, PM, Operations, and Sales to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery with strong margins.

The role requires hands-on leadership, Scrum-led delivery, and a proven track record of scaling teams, standardizing processes, and

Qualifications

• Proven management experience leading development teams in fast-paced, high-growth, or transformational environments.
• Strong technical foundation in SQL, .NET (C# or VB), JavaScript, and modern software development practices (Agile, Scrum, SAFe).
• Heightened focus on QA processes, validation, and testing prior to project delivery to customers. First pass quality mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams (15+ direct reports) and build scalable leadership structures.
• Experience balancing speed, quality, and profitability in project-based delivery models.
• Hands-on expertise with Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans, and related tools) to manage workflows, track progress, and enforce standards.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to create structure in ambiguous environments.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills – able to influence stakeholders across Product Management, Project Management, Business Operations, and Sales.
• Projects consistently delivered on time, within scope, with first-pass quality, and at defined margin targets.
• Developer utilization and resource allocation align with company profitability goals.
• Standardized delivery processes eliminate variability and reduce bottlenecks.
• Customers report strong satisfaction with delivery quality and timeliness.
• Team morale and retention remain high, with a strong sense of collaboration and engagement.
• Clear career paths and development opportunities are in place for all team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Project Development team, building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Collaborate on implementing a Scrum-lead structure to scale delivery capacity.
• Standardize development processes and enforce consistent delivery practices, ensuring predictability and scalability across projects.
• Partner with Product Management and other functional and cross-functional stakeholders to balance delivery speed, scope, and customer satisfaction while protecting developer bandwidth and morale.
• Drive efficient utilization of developer resources to meet profitability and margin targets.
• Build and maintain data-driven dashboards to track velocity, defects, utilization, and delivery performance.
• Ensure compliance with government contract requirements, security standards, and auditability.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation in process efficiency and delivery quality.
• Report regularly to senior leadership on delivery outcomes, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Scrum

Agile

SAFe

Azure DevOps

SQL

C#/.NET

JavaScript

QA processes

Data dashboards

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Azure DevOps

Repos

Pipelines

Test Plans

Job description

Agate Software is seeking a dynamic Software Development Manager to lead the Project Development team through a critical growth phase. You will build a scalable, disciplined development organization balancing speed, quality, and profitability while partnering with Product, QA, PM, Operations, and Sales to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery with strong margins.

The role requires hands-on leadership, Scrum-led delivery, and a proven track record of scaling teams, standardizing processes, and