Software Engineering Manager

Manchester
2 weeks ago
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Software Engineering Manager 

My client, a progressive and ambitious organisation, is seeking an exceptional Software Engineering Manager to lead, energise and elevate their engineering function of approximately 20.

This is a pivotal executive-level role, reporting directly to the CEO and working in close partnership with the Chief Architect, where you will play a critical part in shaping both technical direction and commercial outcomes.

They are looking for a dynamic, high-impact leader -someone who can inspire teams, drive performance, and combine deep technical expertise with strong commercial acumen.

The Role

As Head of Software Engineering, you will take full ownership of a 20-person engineering function - building a high-performing, accountable, and motivated team that consistently delivers secure, scalable and commercially aligned technology solutions.

This role requires more than technical oversight. You will be a visible and energetic leader who sets the tone, challenges thinking constructively, and ensures engineering is not just a delivery function but a strategic driver of business growth.

Working alongside the Chief Architect, you will translate architectural vision into operational excellence, ensuring execution, pace and quality remain uncompromising. Reporting to the CEO, you will contribute at executive level, aligning engineering strategy directly with commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

Define and execute a clear engineering strategy aligned to business growth and revenue objectives.

Partner with the CEO and executive team to ensure technology investment delivers measurable commercial value.

Drive performance, efficiency and scalability across the 20-person engineering function.

Own budget, resource planning and cost management within engineering.

Inspirational People Leadership

Lead, mentor and energise a team of approximately 20.

Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Develop leadership capability within the engineering management layer.

Foster an environment that attracts, retains and develops top technical talent.

Technical Excellence & Delivery

Oversee the design and delivery of secure, scalable, high-quality digital platforms.

Ensure best-in-class Agile, DevOps and modern software engineering practices.

Maintain hands-on credibility with strong technical depth and architectural understanding.

Drive engineering KPIs focused on quality, velocity, stability and customer impact.

Collaboration & Executive Influence

Work closely with the Chief Architect to ensure architectural vision is effectively implemented.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Operations and Commercial teams.

Translate complex technical strategy into clear business language for executive stakeholders.

Constructively challenge senior leaders where appropriate to ensure optimal outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident, commercially astute technology leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and knows how to get the very best out of their teams.

You will bring:

Significant senior leadership experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams (circa 20+).

Proven ability to build, inspire and scale high-performing teams.

Strong commercial acumen with experience aligning technology to business growth.

Deep technical knowledge and a hands-on engineering background.

Experience operating at executive level and influencing senior stakeholders.

A track record of delivering secure, scalable platforms in regulated or complex environments (financial services experience desirable).

Gravitas, energy and the confidence to influence at CEO level.

Benefits:

28 days Holiday + BH

Healthcare 

Hybrid working 

Interested? Please Click Apply Now!

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