IT Development Lead

Join our team! Are you looking for an opportunity to join one of the top employers in the Chippewa Valley? We are always looking for motivated and talented individuals to become a part of our dynamic team! With a variety of roles available across multiple departments, we offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and professional development. As a valued team member, you'll be joining a company that is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive work environment, while also providing you with the support and resources to succeed. Whether you're just starting your career or looking for the next step in your professional journey, we would love to hear from you. At PESI, we connect with millions of professionals every day, providing advanced training that empowers them to bring hope and healing to those they serve. Our work is driven by a greater purpose—to enhance lives by sharing knowledge that makes a meaningful difference. Our mission is to bridge the gap between knowledge and need by equipping mental health and healthcare professionals around the world with innovative, cutting-edge education that improves client outcomes. Our success starts with our people. We listen, we learn, and we strive to exceed the expectations of our customers, colleagues, and partners.

We value directness and trust:

we operate with honesty, integrity, and transparency in all of our relationships—both within our organization and beyond.

We foster an entrepreneurial spirit:

our team members take ownership of their roles, thinking and acting as if they're running their own business.

We prioritize innovation and creativity:

continuous learning and a willingness to grow through experimentation are what drive us forward in our mission to connect knowledge with those who need it most. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and want to be part of a purpose-driven, innovative team—we'd love to have you join us. Please email your resume to careers@pesi.com. IT Development Lead Make an Impact with Technology that Changes Lives Are you a technically strong leader who loves growing great software engineers? Join PESI and use your skills to power life-changing education for professionals around the globe. As one of our IT Development Leads, you will own the day-to-day people leadership for a subset of our development team — keeping your engineers informed, coordinated, and growing — while working shoulder-to-shoulder with peer leads and reporting to the IT Development Manager.

This is a player-coach role:

you're not just managing the people doing the work — you're actively doing it alongside them.

How We Work:

We embrace curiosity, creativity, and a commitment to continual improvement.

Our values guide us:

We innovate boldly. We learn fast and fall forward. We empower our people. Every associate contributes to our success and acts like an owner. We build trust. We go direct, assume competence, and communicate openly. We act with purpose. Every decision we make aims to deliver measurable value—to our business and the people we serve. Overview of the

Information Technology Team:

The PESI IT Team supports every aspect of our organization, from desktop support to enterprise software development. We build and manage systems that drive innovation, streamline operations, and enhance the customer experience. Our team values agility, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration. We're looking for someone who can think strategically while managing fast-moving, iterative development work with purpose and precision. The IT Development Lead is one of several peer-level people leaders within the development organization, each responsible for a subset of the development team. These leads report directly to the IT Development Manager and work collaboratively with one another to keep the broader team aligned, unblocked, and moving in the same direction. Leads in this role also work in close partnership with the VP of IT, both as a resource for their own leadership development and to stay connected to the broader strategic direction of the IT organization. This relationship is an intentional investment in growing strong, strategically-minded leaders.

What You Will Be Doing:

People — Managing, Coaching & Supporting the Dev Team Serve as one of the people managers for the development team — handling day-to-day coaching, feedback, and performance conversations Contribute directly to development work as an active member of the team — writing code, reviewing pull requests, and participating in technical problem-solving Coordinate PTO, capacity, and scheduling to ensure the team is appropriately staffed and workloads are balanced Foster a positive, respectful, and energized team culture where engineers feel supported and empowered Run 1:1s consistently and create a safe space for engineers to raise blockers, ideas, or concerns Lead onboarding for new team members, ensuring they ramp quickly and understand SOPs, team norms, tools, and expectations Coordinate — Avoiding Work Collision & Aligning with Product Actively manage work assignment and task coordination across the dev team to prevent duplication,collision, or competing priorities Carry your own items in the project backlog, contributing to releases alongside the engineers you lead Partner closely with Product Owners, SMEs, and business experts to understand priority order and ensure the team's work reflects agreed-upon goals Facilitate and/or participate in various ceremonies including standups, planning, backlog refinements, and various ad hoc meetings in support of the Development Manager Track and communicate progress on development work, surfacing risks or blockers early and keeping stakeholders informed Work with project managers and IT leadership to drive software projects from initiation to delivery Disseminate — Socializing Architecture, Patterns & Key Decisions Ensure architecture decisions, design patterns, and technical direction set by IT leadership are clearly understood and applied by the team Translate technical complexity into clear guidance that engineers can act on Promote best practices, coding standards, and workflows that drive consistency and quality across the codebase Keep the team engaged and informed on the technology roadmap and how their work fits into the bigger picture Cultivate — Subject Matter Expertise, Learning & Team Growth Identify and cultivate subject matter expertise within the team, encouraging engineers to develop deep knowledge in key areas Field technical questions from team members and connect them with the right resources, peers, or documentation Mentor developers at all levels, supporting their career growth and helping them get outside their comfort zone Stay in touch with emerging technology trends and share relevant learnings with the team Build a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and collaborative problem-solving

You'll Thrive Here If You Have:

Leadership & People Skills 3-5+ years of experience in a technical leadership, team lead, or engineering management role A genuine passion for mentoring engineers and helping them grow Experience managing team capacity, PTO coordination, and workload balancing A track record of building positive, high-trust team cultures Experience facilitating agile ceremonies or coordinating iterative development workflows Communication & Coordination Clear, direct communication skills — written and verbal, technical and non-technical Ability to translate between business priorities and engineering work Proactive approach to identifying blockers, risks, and misalignments before they become problems A collaborative, organized mindset for managing across teams and stakeholders Flexible, Iterative Mindset Comfort working in fast-moving environments with evolving priorities A background in adaptive, feedback-driven development even if not in formal Agile frameworks A love of continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving

What Would Thrill Us:

Business & Strategic Insight Experience in marketing, business development, product ownership or business ownership A strong understanding of how technology drives business results Perks of Working for Us Flexible in-office, hybrid, or fully remote and this role does not require regular travel. Generous benefits package Incentive plan 401(k) with above-market match that immediately vests Professional development opportunities and tuition assistance Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States following an offer of employment. Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States following an offer of employment. Please email your resume to careers@pesi.com. Equal Employment Opportunity PESI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Featured Pay & Benefits Discover the comprehensive pay and benefits programs offered to PESI team members. These programs are designed to support your well-being and ensure you have the resources you need to thrive both professionally and personally. Remote, hybrid and In-office Most positions at PESI offer flexible work options, including remote, hybrid, and in-office arrangements, allowing you to choose the setup that best fits your lifestyle and needs. Generous Benefits Package PESI's generous benefits package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, access to an near site clinic and healthcare navigation, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and employer-paid Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability for your peace of mind. TiC information Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay Programs PESI offers generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay programs to ensure you have the time you need to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work. Incentive Plan PESI's Incentive Plan rewards your hard work and dedication with opportunities for performance-based incentives and recognition. 401k Plan PESI Offers a 401k plan with an employer contribution, above market match and immediate vesting, helping you build your financial future from day one. Professional Development PESI provides professional development opportunities and tuition assistance to help you grow in your career and achieve your educational goals. Our Culture At PESI, we are driven by a deeper purpose—connecting knowledge with need—empowering millions of professionals worldwide with advanced training that improves lives, fosters hope and healing, and supports continuous growth, collaboration, and learning within our global community.