Development Planning Lead

At Orion180, we don’t just stand out for what we do; we shine because of how we do it. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional insurance experience through innovative technology, unparalleled customer service, and a comprehensive suite of products. Our vision is to be the premier global provider of insurance solutions and redefine the insurance industry.

Orion180 is proud to call two vibrant cities home. Our headquarters on Florida’s stunning Space Coast in Melbourne offers an exceptional quality of life, with affordable housing, excellent transportation, and close proximity to major cities like Orlando, Tampa, and Miami. Our Irving, Texas, location places us in a dynamic center of culture, business, and entertainment, keeping us deeply connected to innovation and growth.  

Join Our Team as a Development Planning Lead!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Are you a strategic planner with a love for delivering structure and clarity to fast-moving development environments? To oversee operational planning, scheduling, and coordination across our engineering teams, Orion180 is seeking a Development Planning Lead. In this position, you'll make sure teams have work that is prioritized and prepared for execution while giving leadership insight on milestones, capacity, and delivery progress.

You will oversee cross-team priorities, dependencies, and changing business requirements as a crucial link between Product and Engineering, maintaining delivery momentum and facilitating well-informed decision-making. This is your chance to have a significant influence if you enjoy managing complexity and maintaining team cohesion.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Plan & Coordinate: Own development scheduling and planning to ensure a continuous pipeline of ready, prioritized work across multiple teams.
• Align & Prioritize: Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to align backlogs with evolving business goals and ensure work is sequenced effectively.
• Manage Capacity & Flow: Balance resource capacity across teams, coordinate dependencies, and optimize delivery flow to keep work moving efficiently.
• Adapt & Replan: Lead replanning efforts when priorities shift, minimizing disruption and maintaining delivery momentum.
• Track & Report: Build and maintain dashboards and reporting to communicate progress, capacity, risks, and delivery timelines to leadership.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Recommend enhancements to processes, tools, and workflows to improve predictability and planning accuracy.
• Centralize Visibility: Act as the go-to source for development progress and capacity insights across the organization.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in software delivery, development planning, or program coordination roles.
• Proven success supporting multiple Agile or hybrid development teams.
• Skilled in managing fast-changing priorities and dynamic workloads.

Technical Proficiency:

• Hands-on experience with delivery tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Comfortable creating dashboards, reports, and capacity tracking systems.

Skills:

• Exceptional organizational and communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and planning mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive alignment across teams.

Certification (Preferred):

Agile, Scrum, or project delivery-related certifications (CSM, PMI-ACP, or SAFe Agilist) are a plus but not required. Practical experience and execution skills are highly valued.

Join a growing, innovative company that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement—apply now to become Orion180’s next Development Planning Lead!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

Join Our Team & Make an Impact! At Orion180, we don’t just meet expectations, we exceed them. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a growing, forward-thinking company, apply today!

• Dynamic Environment: On-site role with a fast-paced and collaborative team culture. Results-driven office where your contributions make a real impact.
• Compensation: Competitive base pay and performance bonuses.
• Career Growth: Mentorship, growth tracks, and professional development.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, PTO and more!

While performing general duties for this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and/or walk around (including the use of stairs). Other demands include the ability to openly communicate with others by talking, listening, comprehending, and reading; being able to lift light objects (<25 lbs); and using standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones.  In addition, there is an occasional need to bend, twist, or squat down to open/close cabinets and reach for files or other standard office-type objects. 

The office environment is fast-paced and collaborative.  An employee must be willing and able to work their regularly assigned work schedule and, in times of need, be able to work an extended schedule depending on company or departmental needs, project requirements, or customer demands. 

Orion180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. Applicants who need accommodations may call (321)-218-2473 to request assistance.