Software Engineering Manager

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Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for technology and innovation? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a knack for guiding teams to success? If so, our client in the utilities sector is seeking a talented Software Engineering Manager to join their team on a temporary contract for 3 months! This is your chance to make a significant impact while working with cutting-edge technologies, including AWS Services and Generative AI.

Role: Software Engineering Manager

Location: Any of UK Offices (Hybrid)

Duration: 3 Months

Rate: 750 pd (umbrella)

What You'll Be Doing:

As the Software Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting product strategies and ensuring your teams deliver exceptional results. Your responsibilities will include:

Product Support:

• Collaborate with product teams to develop and execute effective product strategies that drive outcomes.
• Champion the importance of discovery, ensuring engineers are actively involved and contributing to the process.
• Evaluate the technical feasibility of individual initiatives, providing insights and recommendations.
• Aid teams in demonstrating and quantifying capability constraints when necessary.
• Keep engineers highly engaged with their outcomes and track their progress.

Delivery Excellence:

• Establish and maintain an effective delivery process, focusing on delivering functional software sooner and unlocking value early.
• Organize and lead technical design sessions to foster innovation and collaboration.
• Work closely with Project Managers to scope epics and iterations, ensuring Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) are included.
• Ensure timely and effective refinement of work to facilitate sprint planning.
• Facilitate sprint activities, ensuring they are productive and focused.
• Monitor and discuss delivery metrics, taking action where necessary to optimize performance.
• Escalate and resolve constraints and impediments beyond the team's control.

Engineering Leadership:

• Develop and implement a technical strategy that aligns with product objectives.
• Create a clear roadmap for the evolution and improvement of your team's domain, ensuring it's well understood and followed.
• Advocate for investment in domain improvements, demonstrating their necessity and value.
• Monitor quality metrics and incident rates, collaborating with teams to define appropriate corrective actions.
• Promote adherence to coding, design, quality, and operational standards across your teams.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a software engineering management role.
• Strong understanding of AWS Services and Generative AI technologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to navigate technical challenges and drive innovative solutions.
• Passion for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engagement.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Make a tangible difference in the utilities industry while working with advanced technologies.
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead a talented team to success, we want to hear from you! Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey as a Software Engineering Manager with our client.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.