Development Manager

Development ManagerSalary: $120,000 – $150,000 (DOE) Location: Austin, Texas (on-site)Adapt 365 is partnering with a fast-growing, founder-led consultancy as they launch a new development center in Austin. They're looking for a Development Manager to lead the team from the ground up, a rare opportunity to shape a function from day one with a business that's built on outcomes, not billable hours.What you'll doLead and grow a team of AI-focused developers in their new Austin hubSet technical direction and best practices across the Power Platform / Dynamics ecosystemMentor developers and build a team culture rooted in ownership, curiosity, and continuous improvementPartner closely with leadership to translate client outcomes into technical deliveryWhat they're looking forStrong technical grounding in Microsoft Dynamics SDK, Power Platform, and modern AI toolingA genuine understanding of how AI works "under the hood" not just prompting, but the fundamentals (LLMs, tokens, how models actually function)A track record of building and mentoring teams, not just managing themSomeone who leads by replicating themselves, developing people who can eventually take their jobComfort working in a fast-moving, outcomes-driven business rather than a traditional time-and-materials modelWhat matters to this client They care more about how you think than what's on your resume. Certifications and degrees are fine to have but won't move the needle on their own, they're looking for critical thinkers who ask "why," take ownership, and build because they're genuinely excited about the work.