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SAP SuccessFactors

Development Manager

Naperville, IL · Hybrid

Development Manager Location: Naperville, IL Work Model: Hybrid work model Purpose and Objective: SAP America, Inc. seeks a Development Manager at our Naperville, IL location responsible for ...

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Development Manager

Naperville, IL · On-site

Development Manager Location: Naperville, IL Work Model: Hybrid work model Purpose and Objective: SAP America, Inc. seeks a Development Manager at our Naperville, IL location responsible for ...

Breakthrough T1D

Development Manager

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

Summary: The Development Manager (DM) at Breakthrough T1D is integral in the day-to-day execution of integrated fundraising efforts to support our organizational strategy and mission. Their ...

Breakthrough T1D

Development Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

Summary: The Development Manager (DM) at Breakthrough T1D is integral in the day-to-day execution of integrated fundraising efforts to support our organizational strategy and mission. Their ...

TeamSoft

Business Development Manager

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$66K - $83K/yr

Business Development Manager Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a leading staffing and workforce solutions organization in the Downers Grove, IL area, is seeking an experienced Business Development ...

Griffith Foods

Business Development Manager

Chicago, IL · Remote

$110K - $120K/yr

Business Development Manager LOCATION: Remote from Chicago IL Indiana Iowa or Texas COMP RANGE: $110,000-120,000/year plus 25% target Sales Incentive Plan As the Business Development Manager with ...

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Griffith Foods

Business Development Manager

Chicago, IL · Remote

$110K - $120K/yr

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for development manager job in Chicago, IL is $79,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,300.00 and $93,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Development Manager Job vs Software Engineer?

AspectDevelopment Manager JobSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Management certifications often preferredBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, collaborates with stakeholdersDevelops software, writes code, tests applications
Industry UsageUsed across tech companies, startups, and large enterprisesCommon in software development firms, tech departments

The Development Manager Job focuses on overseeing development teams and managing projects, while Software Engineers primarily write and test code. Both roles require technical knowledge, but the Development Manager emphasizes leadership and coordination, making them distinct yet related positions within the tech industry.

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Development Manager

SAP SuccessFactors

Naperville, IL • Hybrid

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Requisition ID: 455936
Work Area: Software-Design and Development
Expected Travel: 0%
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Career Level: T4PM-2

Original Posting Date: 06/22/2026 

Job Title: Development Manager 

Location: Naperville, IL 

Work Model: Hybrid work model 

Purpose and Objective:   

SAP America, Inc. seeks a Development Manager at our Naperville, IL location responsible for management of individuals and teams in the design, implementation, and maintenance of modules or features or a product.  

Expectations and Tasks:  

Provides application implementation services typically within the boundaries of specifications and project plans. Design activities include requirements analysis and design documentation. Implementation activities include implementation, testing and integration. Maintenance activities include error analysis and removal. Usually extends, modifies or adapts existing designs but may also be involved in the development of new (sub-) systems. Set clear goals with team members, inspire them, and support them towards accomplishing these goals and evaluate goal achievement. Actively acting as coach and mentor to help with personal development. Conducts deliverable reviews, providing performance feedback while establishing a safe space for developers to effectively learn and grow. Contribute to change management and drive engineering excellence and continuous improvement within the engineering team. Clarify implementation approach and plan execution with the engineering team. Partners with Product Management and User Experience to translate the overall outcome-based roadmap and vision into a product backlog and prioritization understandable to the development team. Perform hands-on technical tasks and responsibilities in addition to team management, coaching, and development. Ensure product requirements, as well as non-functional requirements are built, tested, and maintained. Own technical leadership and decide on how the product is implemented. Owns the technology decisions and resource investments (framework/architecture/tooling, etc.). Ensure compliance of software development processes with relevant standards, regulations, and legal requirements. Manage 3rd party contractors and supplier management for engineering. Identify and address potential delivery risks that may impact on the success of the product. Attend Agile Team ceremonies. Ensure supportability of the product e.g. telemetry, performance, health check monitoring and customer feedback channels. Ensure service quality is continuously driven via e.g. root cause analysis and preventive actions. Drive adherence to support metrics and ensure 24/7 support (e.g. Manager on Duty, Developer on Duty role). 

Education and Occupational Experience:  

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related field of study and seven (7) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation. Alternatively, a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related field of study and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. 

Qualifications/Skills and Competencies Experience:  

Experience must include five (5) years involving each of the following: 

  • Building design specifications from requirements; 

  • Performing impact analysis and designing, building and testing features of applications; 

  • Mentoring and leading Team Members; 

  • DevOps responsibilities; 

  • Java, Web services, Struts, Spring, Java Script, JQuery, and Tomcat; and 

  • Databases, SQL Server, and Solr Search. 

Travel: N/A. 

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program subject to the eligibility criteria outlined in the SAP Internal Employee Referral Policy. 

Internal use only: reference code lhrs4262 

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At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging - but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. 


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SAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Compensation Range Transparency: The annual base salary range for this position is $160,310 - $272,486. SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP's commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is $195,500 - $332,300. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.  

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