Development Manager job description

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Description

Leading teams, managing resources and working to improve productivity are some of the responsibilities of a Development Manager. These managers perform many tasks in keeping with a project manager.
 
A Development Manager usually performs many of the following tasks:

• Setting performance targets
• Leading development teams
• Implementing strategic plans
• Managing internal and external business relationships and networks
• Coaching team members
• Evaluating development programs
• Managing projects
• Meeting deadlines
• Attending meetings
• Reporting on project status
• Assigning team members

Expertise in the following areas is an asset:

Skills

• Problem solving
• Communication
• Negotiating
• Leadership
• Presenting information and concepts
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Being diligent
• Listening and communication
• Managing people
• Being assertive
• Being flexible
• Being facilitating
• Managing projects

Education

Development Managers may possess a Bachelors Degree in Business. Employers very often prefer that they have a Masters Degree or an MBA. Their areas of specialization may include business related fields such as Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Management.

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