Engineering & Innovation Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Develop and refine the strategy for AI, automation, and software engineering, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer requirements.

• Convert business challenges into a well-defined technical roadmap and prioritized initiative portfolio.

• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, particularly AI and automation solutions within the Microsoft and Azure ecosystem.

• Propel internal transformation by automating manual processes and fostering data-driven decision-making.

• Facilitate the adoption of AI and automation securely and responsibly, ensuring adherence to compliance and governance standards.

• Serve as a senior technical representative, enhancing communication between engineering teams and the broader business.

• Develop business cases for new initiatives and aid in obtaining stakeholder and leadership approval.

• Provide updates and report progress to senior stakeholders, contributing to regular review sessions.

• Establish and nurture relationships with internal teams, customers, partners, and suppliers.

• Lead, mentor, and cultivate a multidisciplinary engineering team, promoting performance and development.

• Assist in recruitment and onboarding as the team grows.

• Foster a collaborative team environment with an emphasis on quality, delivery, and continuous enhancement.

• Aid in resource planning and workload management across various initiatives.

• Remain actively involved when necessary, contributing to solution design and supporting delivery.

• Assist in defining technical architecture and best practices across the portfolio.

• Uphold engineering standards related to quality, testing, security, and delivery processes.

• Help resolve complex technical challenges as needed.

• Oversee and maintain the engineering roadmap across various projects and initiatives.

• Support agile delivery across multiple workstreams, including planning and prioritization.

• Contribute to the enhancement of delivery processes, standards, and documentation.

• Assist in reporting delivery metrics, progress, and results.

• Aid in the development of internal solutions into commercially viable products.

• Contribute to proposals, go-to-market strategies, and overall service development.

• Help define and assess the value of innovation and automation initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven technical leadership experience, with the capability to balance strategic planning and execution.

• Strong understanding of the Microsoft and Azure ecosystems, encompassing AI, automation, and software development.

• Background in contributing to solution architecture and designing scalable, secure solutions.

• Knowledge of AI and automation technologies and their application in a business setting.

• Experience in managing and developing technical teams.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, including engaging with senior audiences.

• Commercial insight and interest in leveraging technology to generate business value.

• Experience in agile delivery environments across multiple workstreams.

• Familiarity with regulated environments and related security and compliance requirements.

• Practical and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

• Experience leading engineering or technical teams in Microsoft or Azure-centric environments.

• Proven track record of delivering AI, automation, or software solutions from start to finish.

• Strong hands-on technical expertise with the capability to stay engaged in delivery.

• Experience in IT services or similar environments is preferable.

• Background working with public sector or regulated customers is advantageous.

• Exposure to agile delivery methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps.

• Microsoft Azure certifications are preferred but not mandatory.

• Eligibility for UK security clearance is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working hours and remote working options.

• Collaborative and innovative team environment.