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Avantus

Sr. Manager, Development

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

... or Sr. Manager, Development position for the WECC market, (including CAISO). The successful ... from application through signed agreement, with support of internal interconnection team.

Hop

Head of Application Development

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

We're hiring a Head of Application Development for a private technology office in Los Angeles led ... The selected candidate will be a key member of the Enterprise Technology management team, playing a ...

Hop

Head of Application Development

Los Angeles, CA

We're hiring a Head of Application Development for a private technology office in Los Angeles led ... The selected candidate will be a key member of the Enterprise Technology management team, playing a ...

Danaher

Application Support Scientist

San Diego, CA

... Sr Manager, Application Support and is part of the North America Applications team located in ... method development, validation, and troubleshooting for LC-MS/MS methods * Ability to present ...

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What does a senior manager application development do?

A senior manager of application development oversees the planning, design, and implementation of software applications, ensuring projects meet business requirements and quality standards. They lead development teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and manage timelines and budgets, often utilizing project management tools and Agile methodologies.

What is the difference between Senior Manager Application Development vs Application Architect?

AspectSenior Manager Application DevelopmentApplication Architect
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in CS or related field, often with management certificationsBachelor's/Master's in CS, Software Engineering, or related; certifications like TOGAF or cloud certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentLeads development teams, manages projects, oversees deliveryDesigns system architecture, defines technical standards, collaborates with development teams
Industry UsageCommon in IT departments, software firms, enterprisesUsed in software design, enterprise architecture, system planning
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding managerial roles in application developmentUnderstanding technical design and system planning roles

The main difference is that a Senior Manager Application Development focuses on leading development teams and project management, while an Application Architect specializes in designing system architecture and technical standards. Both roles require strong technical backgrounds, but their responsibilities and focus areas differ significantly.

What cities in California are hiring for Senior Manager Application Development jobs? Cities in California with the most Senior Manager Application Development job openings:
Infographic showing various Senior Manager Application Development job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Sr. Manager, Development

Avantus

San Diego, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

ABOUT AVANTUS
Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline of solar with integrated storage will generate enough dispatchable power to serve more than 10 million Americans, day and night. Backed by strategic investment from KKR and EIG, and building on more than a decade of industry leadership, Avantus is growing its position as an independent power producer, delivering affordable, reliable clean energy solutions to meet America's growing energy demand.
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for a Manager or Sr. Manager, Development position for the WECC market, (including CAISO). The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills.
The position will be responsible for the development of solar photovoltaic and energy storage projects through leadership, project management, negotiation, and transaction support across a pipeline of projects targeting wholesale power markets.
The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the energy industry, specifically in energy infrastructure development in WECC (including CAISO) markets; strong financial analysis skills; an ability to effectively communicate complex ideas; and the ability and enthusiasm to resolve complicated challenges and drive projects forward. The candidate must demonstrate sound industry and project development knowledge, superior leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, the ability to focus on minute details while still seeing the big picture, detailed organization, a desire to solve complex problems, initiative, results oriented and an excellent ability to work with others across multiple teams.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage development activities including but not limited to site acquisition, title curative, interconnection, regulatory approvals, engineering, land use and environmental permitting, and financial valuation by working with internal teams and external consultants.
  • Collaboration and coordination with functional team members, consultants, attorneys, advisers, transmission providers, off-takers, financing counterparties, and other project stakeholders.
  • Identification of project risks, coordinating resolution and mitigation with cross-functional team.
  • Command of project budgets and project schedules
  • Travel to site locations and meet with project stakeholders and evaluate sites.
  • Engagement in community, local, and state institutions for project support.
  • Support land use and environmental permitting applications as well as preliminary engineering.
  • Coordinate the real estate title curative process including diligence, supporting negotiation, and closeout with support of internal real estate team and external consultants.
  • Support the interconnection process including diligence, technical review, negotiation from application through signed agreement, with support of internal interconnection team.
  • Coordinate preliminary project valuation modeling with the project finance team.
  • Negotiate various project agreements including tax abatements and mitigation settlements.
  • Arranging, organizing, regularly scheduled project meetings, communicating projects' statuses, reviewing and updating the project schedule and cash forecast.
  • Review and manage project contracts including leases, interconnection agreements, power purchase agreements to ensure compliance with their terms.
  • Support prospecting efforts for new project land and interconnection positions.
  • Support marketing efforts. Including the development of key pricing assumptions and preparation of customer proposals.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong market experience in CAISO, and/or the Southwestern US.
  • Knowledge of utility-scale solar and energy storage markets.
  • Extensive knowledge of the full-cycle of utility-scale renewable power development and marketing.
  • Knowledge of interconnection, permitting, real estate, state/federal regulation, utility procurement goals, politics, law and other issues that impact development of renewable energy projects in energy markets.
  • Detailed understanding of the interconnection process (study process, contracting, utility requirements, financial obligations, and scope execution by utilities) to both site projects optimally and to advance them through COD.
  • Solid understanding of economic drivers within our business.
  • Ability to concisely frame issues for senior executives and other team members by providing context, analysis, recommendations, and risk/benefit tradeoffs, both in written and verbal format.
  • Capable of controlling and influencing the costs, terms, and schedules of key project milestones that are heavily dependent on external counterparties, often without strong commercial recourse.
  • Strong understanding of the relationships and dependencies between tasks in a project schedule to prioritize teams' resource allocation.
  • Highly resourceful and able to advance project development, while navigating through complex challenges and mitigating key risks.
  • Highly proficient in MS Excel (advanced proficiency required), Project, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as Google Earth
  • Independent self-starter who can meet deadlines and deliver quality products with minimal oversight.
  • Substantial ability to recognize opportunities, identify and evaluate risks in a development context as well as effectively communicate the foregoing.
  • Ability to manage a large workload, often providing support to processes managed by colleagues, while prioritizing tasks and effectively juggling competing deadlines.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership of work product.
  • Excellent organizational and communications skills.
  • Renewable energy development experience in CAISO and other markets, real estate, permitting, engineering, finance, or utility experience is a plus.
  • At least 5-10 years of experience in the energy industry
  • Minimum four-year bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, MBA preferred.

#LI-Hybrid
Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits.
Pay Range
$147,840-$173,929 USD

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