Engineering Practice Manager

This pivotal role within the transformation team involves defining best practices across both agile and waterfall deliverables. As a coach and mentor, the individual will be instrumental in nurturing and developing the team's skills, empowering them to advance their careers. By fostering a positive and collaborative culture within the centre of excellence, they will encourage team members to share ideas and best practices from their delivery teams. Additionally, they will collaborate with delivery leads across agile and waterfall teams to ensure resources are provided at the right time, while effectively managing associated risks.

Here's a taste of what you will be doing:

• Lead the Centre of Excellence: Manage a team of specialists to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Coach and Mentor: Provide guidance and identify development pathways for direct reports.
• Embed Community of Excellence: Foster a collaborative culture within the engineering team.
• Resource Management: Ensure the team adheres to policies and has the capacity to deliver the strategy.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work with CTTO areas and stakeholders to deliver strategic goals.
• Recruitment: Lead the hiring of engineers for delivery pods and projects.
• Performance Standards: Ensure the team meets performance standards.
• Agile and SCRUM Promotion: Advocate for Agile and SCRUM methodologies throughout NBS.

About you:

• Leadership and Team Management: Demonstrates strong leadership and effective team management skills.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excels in communication and building interpersonal relationships.
• Project Management Expertise: Possesses in-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Strategic Thinking: Capable of long-term strategic planning for the change function.
• Adaptability and Innovation: Embraces change, anticipates industry trends, and fosters innovation.

Qualifications: Holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Reward & Benefits: A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, Medicash healthcare scheme, 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave. Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations.

For all full-time roles we work a 35-hour working week to promote a work/life balance, we want you to be at your best inside and outside of work. A friendly and inclusive culture where teams genuinely strive to do the right thing by their colleagues and our customers. A strong sustainability agenda where continually finding new ways to be kinder to the environment by reducing our carbon footprint. We're passionate about giving back to the communities in which we serve as well as supporting local charities as part of the Samuel Fox Foundation. One of the many ways you can get involved is to use the 2 days per year paid leave to volunteer for causes or charities that are important to you. Your health and wellbeing is our priority, we encourage this through a suite of support resources, including a team of trained mental health first aiders.

Embracing Diversity Together: We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity as a fundamental cornerstone of our values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just essential for our success but is also a reflection of the vibrant communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our internal culture to the way we approach advertising and engage with our customers. Our commitment means actively working to eliminate barriers and biases that may hinder equal opportunities within our organisation. We strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of background, have an equal chance to thrive and advance in their careers. We acknowledge that diversity is not just a goal to be achieved but a continuous journey toward creating an environment that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunities for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging for every member of our community.