Manager, Software Development-DevOps

Development Manager | Knoxville, TN An established Knoxville, TN enterprise organization is seeking a Development Manager to lead a mature, multidiscipline software development team. This role focuses on people leadership, delivery execution, and translating business priorities into reliable technical outcomes. You ll lead a sizable development organization spanning application, web, telephony, and Microsoft business platforms, serving as the primary link between business stakeholders and engineering teams. Success requires strong leadership presence, delivery discipline, and the ability to balance technical realities with business expectations. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop cross-functional engineering teams Own delivery discipline, release management, and quality standards across the SDLC Translate business needs into clear, executable technical plans Partner with product, project, and business leaders on priorities and scope Provide confident leadership and appropriate pushback when needed Ideal Profile Former hands-on engineer with strong architectural fluency Proven people-manager with experience leading large, delivery-focused teams Comfortable working with nontechnical stakeholders and senior leaders Clear communicator who values accountability, learning, and execution This is a leadership opportunity for someone who wants scale, impact, and influence without losing connection to meaningful technical work. "Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled"