Development Manager

At Aceve, we empower the builders of society and transform the construction and skilled trades industry—one of the least digitalized sectors in Europe. As a united SaaS powerhouse, we bring together leading products into a single pioneering platform dedicated to making a difference.

With over 900 passionate employees and more than €100 million in revenue, we blend tradition and innovation to reshape our industry’s future. Our cloud-based, AI-driven software solutions deliver actionable insights and drive improvements for construction companies and skilled tradespeople, enhancing project management, installations, maintenance, and services.

On our ambitious growth journey, we are committed to winning together and accelerating digital transformation. With Aceve’s tools, our customers can boost their performance, productivity, and profitability, ensuring they thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.

Join us in revolutionizing the industry and building a brighter future together!

Role Overview

As a Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading, developing, and supporting one or more software development teams. Your role combines people leadership, delivery ownership, and process excellence, ensuring that teams are set up for success while aligning their work with Aceve’s strategic goals.

You will oversee professional development, performance management, team wellbeing, and resource allocation, while also playing a key role in governance, change management, budget planning, and delivery management. Working closely with senior leadership, you will help drive high-quality software delivery through Agile, DevSecOps, and Lean practices.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership & Development

• Hire, onboard, and integrate new team members, ensuring a smooth start and ongoing support.

• Conduct regular performance reviews, providing clear feedback and development guidance.

• Support individual career growth through mentoring, training opportunities, and continuous learning.

• Promote and uphold company values across the team.

• Address team-related challenges or conflicts in collaboration with HR when needed.

Team & Resource Management

• Ensure teams follow established development processes, standards, and best practices.

• Manage team budgets, including planning, monitoring, and cost control.

• Allocate workloads effectively, balancing delivery needs with individual skills and development goals.

• Ensure teams have the right tools, competencies, and capacity to work efficiently.

• Act as a coach and mentor, helping team members grow in their roles.

Delivery, Process & Governance

• Take ownership of project and delivery management for your team(s).

• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, policies, and change management processes.

• Monitor and drive progress against Development KPIs and OKRs.

• Ensure accountability for team delivery and outcomes.

Collaboration & Communication

• Manage communication with key internal stakeholders.

• Facilitate regular team meetings to share updates, gather feedback, and address concerns.

• Foster a culture of shared ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement across teams.

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Implement and evolve Agile, DevSecOps, and Lean development practices.

• Align development processes across teams to ensure consistency and efficiency.

• Promote a “one-product” mindset and cross-functional collaboration.

• Track and analyze development metrics (including DORA & SPACE metrics) to drive data-informed improvements.

• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Team engagement, performance, and retention

• Quality and timeliness of software delivery

• Improvement in development efficiency and workflows

• Individual skill development and career progression

• Stakeholder satisfaction and cross-team collaboration

• Achievement of KPIs, OKRs, and delivery commitments

What We Offer

At Aceve, we want you to thrive — both at work and in life. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Health Insurance - Comprehensive private health coverage to keep you feeling your best.

Coverflex Card - Enjoy a highly flexible benefits wallet you can use on:
• transport 
• gym & wellbeing services
• childcare
• technology & learning
• and many other perks - you choose how to spend it!

Work-From-Home Allowance - We help you set up and maintain a comfortable and productive home-office environment.

Meal Allowance - Provided through Coverflex for maximum flexibility.

Hybrid Work Model
A great balance between collaboration and flexibility - we work from the office 2 to 3 times per week.

📍 Our Office 

You'll find us at Rua Eloy 8, Lisbon, just a short walk from the Quinta das Conchas metro station (Yellow Line).

We’re a growing and friendly group of around 65 team members in our Lisbon office, spread across several departments; with developers making up the majority of our team. Here in Lisbon, we work on multiple products across the company, from KlarPris to Craftnote. It’s a team size that’s big enough to create real impact, yet small enough to maintain a familiar, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere.

Not ticking every box? No worries! We value potential and drive, so apply anyway or connect with us- you might be just what we're looking for in our growing organisation! Join Aceve and take your expertise to the next level, together we are redefining what’s possible in craft and construction solutions!

Aceve is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our selection process is conducted continuously and without discrimination, ensuring an equal opportunity for all candidates.