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Seeking a results-driven Software Development Manager to lead a team in developing critical applications and automations. This role requires strong project management, people leadership, and business analysis skills.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include managing daily operations, coaching developers, defining project scopes, and ensuring balanced workloads and adherence to schedules.

Skills: Required skills include project management expertise, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with project management tools like Monday.com.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 5 years of IT experience, and familiarity with Azure and APIs. Project management certification is a plus.

Location: This position can be hybrid in Naperville, IL, or fully remote in specified states across the USA.

Compensation: $95000 - $110000 / Annually

We’re looking for a goal-focused, results-driven Software Development Manager to lead our development team responsible for business-critical applications, integrations, and automation across key enterprise systems. This role combines strong project management discipline, business analysis skills, and people leadership to ensure our internal tools, automations, and workflows are delivered consistently and effectively.

You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, assign workloads, and keep business stakeholders aligned with plans and delivery. You’ll maintain and reinforce established processes, priorities, and ownership, supporting the development team as it delivers work consistently and at scale.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a fast-paced, mission-driven team that builds the systems powering how we work. If you thrive on organization, follow-through, and helping teams deliver their best work, we want to hear from you.

This position can be hybrid in Naperville, Illinois or NYC, or fully remote in the following states ONLY: AZ, CT, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, NV, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, AND WI. Occasional in-person meetings may be required.

The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $110,000/annually. We determine starting pay based on a thorough evaluation of job-related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education. This process ensures a fair and competitive salary that aligns with both the company and the candidate’s qualifications.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and coach a team of internal developers and specialists, providing clear expectations, regular feedback, and ongoing support.
• Take ownership of task assignments, ensuring balanced workloads and adherence to schedules.
• Build a culture of urgency, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews; address performance challenges proactively.
• Provide cross-training opportunities to develop staff skills and ensure coverage.
• Participate in recruiting and interviewing processes as needed.
• Serve as the central intake point for internal development requests and ensure requests are clearly defined before work begins.
• Rapidly assess, clarify, and prioritize incoming requests in partnership with leadership.
• Define MVPs and project scope in collaboration with stakeholders, capturing detailed requirements and user impacts.
• Translate business requirements into actionable, well-structured tasks for developers.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of IT experience, with at least 3 years in a management, team lead, or project leadership role.
• Proven leadership style characterized by urgency, ownership, and a drive for strong outcomes.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Outstanding follow-up and communication habits, ensuring clarity, accountability, and timely progress.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Monday.com.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Technical fluency in Azure, APIs, SQL/MySQL, and scripting concepts (no regular coding expected).
• Experience implementing process improvements and enhancing workflows.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement and internal customer success.
• Strong Growth Mindset!

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Azure, SAP, APIs, FileMaker, EDI processes, and/or Smartsheet integrations.
• Background in publishing, distribution, or business operations support.
• Experience implementing intake, documentation, or governance frameworks.
• Formal project management certification (PMP, Scrum Master, etc.) a plus.

Why Sourcebooks?

At Sourcebooks, books change lives is more than just our mission. It’s the reason we do what we do every day. Just ask the 500 million+ readers we've reached so far. We put authors at the heart of everything we do, blending creativity with deep insights and data to break new ground. Our innovative approach has earned us recognition as Newsweek’s #2 Most Loved Workplace, a Best Workplace by Inc., and an innovation leader by Fast Company twice. Publishers Weekly named us “by far the most successful self-made publisher operating in the 21st century,” and in 2025 we received the Book Industry Study Group’s highest honor for “redefining what it means to be a book publisher in the 21st century.”

Ready to Apply:

Please submit your resume, salary requirements and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role. 

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care, Dependent Care, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.  

Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.