Manager I (Software Development Manager)

About the Position

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate. The Air District is accepting applications for the position of Manager I (Software Development Manager) in the Enterprise Technology Solutions Division. This is an open recruitment for one full-time, exempt, management position.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Director of Enterprise Technology Services, the incumbent is responsible for managing the in-house Software Development Team and all its functions and projects. The incumbent must possess a thorough understanding of project management, agile software development principles, and best practices and have the expertise to manage day-to-day agile development as well as a portfolio of multiple complex software development efforts in coordination with other technology teams and business partners.

The Software Development Manager is responsible for effective leadership of software development and DevOps, policy development and maintenance, and delivery of all assigned software development services. Responsibilities include overseeing the full software development lifecycle (requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance), managing software development projects, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards, and implementing efficient testing and DevOps processes through assistant managers. The role supports code quality assurance, version control, continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD), and seamless integration of new features and updates. The Software Development team provides critical support to the organization by ensuring efficient, collaborative, and strategic use of software development services across lines of business and internal technology teams.

Key Responsibilities

Formulating and implementing software development strategies.

Developing and managing contracts, budgets, and procurements; hiring, training, and mentoring staff.

Creating and implementing / improving operational support processes.

Creating and sustaining meaningful and positive customer interactions.

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About the Air District

The Bay Area Air District is a regional government agency committed to achieving clean air to protect the public’s health and the environment. The District regulates industrial facilities and runs outreach and incentive programs across seven counties : Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Napa, with portions of Solano and Sonoma.

We value diversity and foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace. The organization emphasizes pay equity and work-life balance, and supports employee well-being. The Air District is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in decision-making, policies, procedures, regulations, funding, public outreach, planning, and hiring.

Hybrid Work Schedule

A hybrid schedule may be available depending on the assignment to meet staff and department needs.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include :

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field.

Four years of professional-level work experience, with at least two years in a lead role managing projects. Some positions may require specialized training, education, and experience.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to perform the duties of the position will be considered.

Licenses and Certifications :

None.

How to Apply

Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5 : 00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 04, 2026. Resumes are encouraged but not mandatory and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Applications must be submitted online at

www.baaqmd.gov / jobs

to apply. Postmarked, faxed, and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Please do not include additional documents such as letters of recommendation unless requested. Supplementary questions must be answered as part of the application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Air District does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, genetic information, medical condition, or mental or physical disability, or any other attribute or belief protected by law. It is the Air District’s policy to provide fair and equal access to the benefits of the programs or activities it administers.

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