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Sterling Engineering Inc.

Tooling Manager

Carbondale, PA · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

Tooling Manager Location: Carbondale, PA Shift: 1st Shift Hire Type: Direct Hire Salary: $95k ... Join a stable manufacturing organization that values innovation, quality, and employee development ...

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How much do employee development manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for employee development manager in Scranton, PA is $73,865.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $90,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an employee development manager do?

An employee development manager oversees training and professional growth programs within an organization, helping employees improve skills and advance their careers. They assess training needs, design development initiatives, and often use tools like learning management systems to track progress. Strong communication, leadership, and knowledge of HR practices are essential for this role.

What are common challenges faced by employee development managers when implementing new training programs?

Employee Development Managers often encounter challenges such as securing buy-in from leadership, aligning training initiatives with organizational goals, and engaging employees who have varying learning styles or levels of motivation. Additionally, balancing the need for standardized training with the desire for personalized development can be tricky. Overcoming these obstacles typically involves strong communication, continuous feedback, and close collaboration with department heads to ensure programs are both relevant and effective.

What is the difference between Employee Development Manager vs Learning and Development Specialist?

AspectEmployee Development ManagerLearning and Development Specialist
CredentialsBachelor's degree; often certifications in HR or trainingBachelor's degree; certifications in training or instructional design
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, HR departments, training programsTraining sessions, workshops, online platforms
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large organizations across industriesUsed in various industries, often in HR or training departments

The Employee Development Manager focuses on designing and overseeing employee growth programs, while the Learning and Development Specialist implements training sessions and develops instructional content. Both roles require similar credentials and are integral to workforce development, but the manager has a broader strategic role compared to the specialist's focus on execution.

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Infographic showing various Employee Development Manager job openings in Scranton, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,865 per year, or $35.5 per hour.

Senior Software Development Manager

Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company

Pittston, PA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Description

The Senior Software Development Manager plays a critical role in leading our software engineering teams who build our in-house insurance management system. This role will ensure the successful delivery of complex, cloud-based enterprise solutions. The Senior Software Development Manager is responsible for owning delivery outcomes across multiple agile delivery teams, providing technical and architectural leadership. The right individual will foster strong engineering culture and talent development along with being a trusted partner to business and product leaders. The Senior Software Development Manager will balance delivery excellence with long-term platform health and drive continuous improvement across engineering practices, processes, and teams. 


This is a hybrid remote role that requires onsite presence in Pittston, PA at least once every other month. Candidates must live within a reasonable driving distance of either the Pittston, PA or Omaha, NE BHDIC office for required onsite meetings as needed in whichever BHDIC office is local to the employee.   


Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee software engineering operations across 8-10 delivery teams 
  • Establish clear goals, metrics, and delivery expectations while empowering those teams to operate effectively and autonomously 
  • Own delivery outcomes across multiple initiatives to ensure predictable execution, high quality, effective risk management, and alignment to business priorities and roadmap 
  • Provide architectural and technical leadership, guiding design decisions, managing technical debt, and ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture, security standards, and long-term platform strategy 
  • Mentor, coach, and develop senior engineers, technical leads, and people managers, building strong leadership pipelines and succession plans 
  • Act as a trusted technology partner to business leaders and product teams, translating business strategy into executable technology roadmaps and measurable outcomes 
  • Drive continuous improvement across engineering practices, delivery processes, and team culture, leveraging Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, and Lean principles to improve quality, velocity, and reliability 


Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Related field or equivalent working experience 
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in software development 
  • 5+ years in engineering leadership providing oversight of people, architecture, and delivery 
  • Proven experience providing technical and architectural leadership in a highly regulated industry (insurance, healthcare, finance, logistics, etc.)
  • Strong technical background in cloud-based enterprise systems with the ability to evaluate architecture, review designs, and guide technical decision-making, even if not coding daily 
  • Outstanding communication, collaboration ability, and attention to detail 
  • Understanding of architectural, design, and agile patterns and methodologies 
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives 
  • Proven ability to influence without authority across departments 
  • Experience scaling teams, platforms, or systems in a growth-oriented environment 
  • Strong understanding of software delivery governance, risk management, and compliance 
  • A servant leader who can build consensus even when there is not unanimity 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Practical working knowledge of C#, .NET, ASP.NET MVC, TypeScript, JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, Aurelia, Vue etc.), Azure, and AI assisted technologies 
  • Commercial Property and Casualty insurance experience 

About Us

biBerk is where commercial insurance buyers can obtain coverage for their businesses from insurers of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, one of the best capitalized insurance groups in the world. Our ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (berkshirehathaway.com) is a holding company with diversified interests in a host of industries, including insurance, energy, transportation and manufacturing. Most policies issued through biBerk.com will be underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company ("BHDIC"), which is an AM Best rated A++ insurer.


BHDIC is domiciled in Omaha, Nebraska. BHDIC and the team at biBerk are focused on helping small business owners quickly and easily buy affordable insurance directly from a financially strong insurance company they can trust.


BHDIC is excited to announce our comprehensive benefits package with some new and enhanced features for 2026 that include:

  • Medical (PPO/HDHP), vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Enhanced dental plan with orthodontia coverage in addition to a standard plan.
  • Generous PTO plan for all benefit-time eligible employees.
  • Paid company holidays and 4 floating holidays.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Employee Retirement Savings Plan/401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
  • Education Assistance Program that offers 100% upfront tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service for approved degree programs.
  • Service Recognition Program that provides a monetary award to be used toward a vacation every 5 years of employment.
  • Wellness Initiatives that include Fitness Center and Weight Watchers Reimbursement programs.
  • Voluntary benefits that include accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
  • Employee discount and rewards program on travel, tickets, electronics, home, and more.

In accordance with pay transparency laws and regulations, the following good faith compensation range estimate is being provided. The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $210,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on candidate qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

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