Software Development Manager

With over 30,000 customers, including a third of Fortune 500 companies, Tempo is trusted by organizations across the globe to make their workflows work better.

We create a suite of integrated solutions for time management, resource planning, budget management, roadmapping, program management, reporting and more. We create the tech that enables the modern team to deliver – for every step from first vision to value.

Since our beginning in 2007 as a project to make a time-tracking tool to help a client – Tempo has expanded to become the #1 time management add-on for Jira, and we have developed and acquired a multitude of tools to become one of the most trusted names in the Atlassian ecosystem.

We want everyone to work better – but we also want to be a tech company with a heart. Join us as we continuously innovate our award-winning products, create new solutions, and help the world work smarter, not harder.

About the role:

We are looking for a Software Development Manager to provide direct leadership and management for one or two engineering teams. This role is ideal for a former technical individual contributor who now leads through people management, delivery execution, and strong team culture. You will be responsible for supporting team performance, improving delivery practices, maintaining team morale, and ensuring the team delivers high-quality outcomes aligned with product and business priorities.

What you’ll do:

• Lead one or two engineering teams made up of individual contributors (e.g., software developers, QA specialists, and other technical roles)

• Monitor and optimize team productivity and code quality in an AI-augmented development environment

• Own team delivery outcomes, including processes, communication, and continuous improvement

• Plan and execute objectives aligned to product line goals and broader organizational priorities

• Develop and track projects and initiatives that contribute to product, technology, and departmental outcomes

• Coordinate team execution with minimal supervision, ensuring accountability and progress toward commitments

• Identify and implement improvements to workflows and processes, including recommending improvements outside the team when needed

• Track team capacity, workload, and planning to ensure sustainable delivery and clear prioritization

• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports and collaborate with relevant peers

• Drive recruiting efforts to ensure the team is staffed with the skills and talent needed for success

• Evaluate and communicate team member performance, providing coaching and development support