Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.
About the Role
We’re looking for a strategic and empathetic leader to join our team as Development Manager. In this role, you will guide a cross-functional delivery pod to ensure high-quality and timely software delivery. You will be accountable for team development, operational excellence, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement. Your ability to inspire, coordinate, and execute will be key to ensuring our pods consistently deliver business value.
What You’ll Do
- Manage a team of 4–6 direct reports, including coaching, career development, and performance management.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies such as standups and planning sessions to maintain alignment and focus.
- Lead day-to-day operations of the pod include prioritization, risk management, and delivery oversight.
- Represent the pod in cross-functional meetings, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Collaborate with Product, Design, QA, and Engineering to deliver value in line with expectations.
- Foster a safe and effective team environment that supports deep technical focus and problem solving.
- Track and review project budgets, ensuring effective Opex spend planning and utilization.
- Promote continuous improvement by analyzing KPIs and refining delivery processes.
- Resolve interpersonal and team conflicts to maintain a collaborative team culture.
Basic Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience managing direct reports in a medium-to-large organization.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results through influence.
- Strong background in performance management, coaching, and team development.
- Hands-on experience managing Agile pods through the full SDLC.
- Working knowledge of NodeJS, TypeScript, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications
- College/University degree preferred
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical and non-technical concepts across levels
- Familiarity with delivery measurement and continuous improvement practices
- Strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution capabilities
Current Location: Mississauga. Our Mississauga office will move to 1 Adelaide in Toronto in September 2026
The hiring base salary range for this position is $111,100 - $152,800 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.
What’s in it for You
• A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
• Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)
Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.
Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to [email protected] or call (800) 665-9744.
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What We Do
Element Fleet Management (TSX: EFN) is the leading global fleet management company, providing world-class management services and financing for commercial vehicle and equipment fleets. Our suite of fleet management services span the total fleet lifecycle, from acquisition and financing to program management and remarketing – helping customers optimize performance and improve productivity.
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