"To lead the development" means to be in a position of authority and responsibility in guiding and shaping the progress or growth of something, such as a project, a team, or an organization. Full definition
Seeking candidate with strong critical thinking skills for position leading the development of new course creation, providing administrative support, monitoring projects, and serving as a point of contact. (flexjobs.com)
Past accomplishments include leading the development team for a major mobile game release. (resume-now.com)
It's time that those who lead development institutions realize the only way to be taken seriously is to move beyond 19th century energy sources to our modern energy future. (blogs.sierraclub.org)