Senior Manager, Engineering

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Engineering to join its Technology leadership team. Reporting to the CIO, this is a pivotal role leading multiple engineering teams across software development, infrastructure and cloud, with a strong focus on technology transformation and modernisation.

You will shape and deliver a scalable, secure and resilient engineering environment, working closely with Product, Operations, Security and business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into effective technology solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across software development, infrastructure and cloud
• Define and deliver technology architecture, solution design and engineering strategies aligned with business objectives
• Oversee the full engineering lifecycle, driving modern Agile, DevOps, CI/CD and automated testing practices
• Own development backlogs, roadmaps and prioritisation, balancing new delivery with technical debt, resilience and lifecycle requirements
• Lead cloud, hosting and infrastructure strategy
• Chair the Technical Design Authority and contribute to key technology governance forums
• Embed security, operational resilience and regulatory requirements across engineering activities
• Oversee BCP and DR capabilities, ensuring appropriate resilience and recovery standards
• Develop and mentor engineering teams
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and communicate complex technical matters clearly
• Manage third-party technology suppliers

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams within complex environments
• Strong background in software development, solution architecture and systems engineering
• Experience delivering modern engineering practices including Agile, DevOps and CI/CD
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP, including migration strategies
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, platform optimisation and technology lifecycle management
• Experience of security, compliance and operational resilience, including BCP and DR
• Experience within Financial Services or another regulated environment would be advantageous
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strategic thinker who can also provide effective operational leadership
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong people leadership, coaching and team development skills
• Clear and confident communicator
• Must be Entitled or Entitled to work in Jersey